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Original Title:
The Levi Effect: The Story of Levi Leipheimer
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 88
This documentary, set in 2012 tells the story of professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer, the ripple effect the bicycle had on his life, the people around him, and discusses his admission of doping as part of the USADA Doping Scandal that rocked the world of professional road cycling in the United States. This is a story about a kid who fell in love with the bicycle at a young age, and the unlikely path it would lead him down. Featuring: Levi Leipheimer, Patrick Dempsey, Andy Schleck, Tommy Danielson, Paul Sherwin, Phil Liggett, Andrew Messick, Jonathan Vaughters, Chris Horner, and others in the circle of professional bike racing at the time.
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