Former Vuelta runner-up Levi Leipheimer becomes new "American expert" at Tadej Pogacar's agency
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Levi Leipheimer returns to the cycling world. Not as a competitor (at the age of 52), but rather in the role of a rider agent with the A&J All Sports agency led by Alex and Johnny Carera. Although his scope of responsibilities will be mostly different, the American therefore becomes a colleague of Tadej Pogacar (who is under Alex Carera's guarding hand) in a wider sense of the word.
The former runner-up at the 2008 Vuelta a Espana will above all aim to help grow the American cycling scene, a market that A&J All Sports have been entirely absent from thus far.
"This important collaboration strengthens the team’s presence and expertise within the international cycling world," reports A&J All Sports in a press release. "Thanks to his years of experience at the highest level of international cycling, Levi will serve as a key point of contact for American athletes."
Carera looks forward to Leipheimer's arrival
Superstar agent Alex Carera, who is responsible for career decisions of riders such as Tadej Pogacar and Jasper Philipsen among others, also looks forward to have the experienced American on-board:
"Levi’s arrival is an important step in the global expansion of A&J All Sports and opens new doors for us. The more people who work with us, the better we can serve our athletes."
Leipheimer is equally enthusiastic about the collaboration. "I am delighted to work with A&J All Sports, without a doubt the leading management agency. I want to help discover the next American talents. Having spent my own career at the highest level, I know better than anyone how crucial it is to surround yourself with good guidance."
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"America possesses an enormous reservoir of raw talent. Together with Alex, Johnny, and the entire A&J team, we want to build a direct bridge to European cycling, while simultaneously offering American athletes the dedicated support and advocacy they need to reach their full potential," he concludes.
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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