Lucas Euser (r) and Tom Veelers were in the four-man break that dominated the day. They were later joined by Dave Zabriskie, too. (Image credit: AFP Photo)
Garmin-Slipstream’s Lucas Euser will take part in October’s Leipheimer GranFondo as his recovery from being hit by a vehicle continues. Euser broke two ribs and one of his patellas after being struck by a vehicle near his Spanish residence in Girona.
"It's been very slow going and a tough injury to deal with,” said Euser. “I won't race in 2009, but Levi's ride gives me a great goal to aim for. It will be a great feeling to ride at a big event again. It's important for me personally and mentally to have focus for a specific goal before I enter the winter months."
Euser hopes to ride the 103-mile GranFondo course, but might opt instead for the 65-mile MedioFondo depending on his rehabilitation progress.
