2009, Stage 2 | Saulsilito to Santa Cruz
Stage 2 starts along the bay and travel through San Francisco towards Santa Cruz along the Pacific Coast Highway. With two categorized climbs this should be a great day of racing. For local cycling information visit the Santa Cruz Cycling Club.
Thomas Peterson (USA) | 1st Place
Garmin-SlipstreamLeipheimer Takes the Leader Jersey After another grueling day in the rain Levi Leipheimer made his move for the overall lead on Bonny Doon Road. This 2,000 foot climb provided the ideal launching board for his next Tour of California Victory. “I had it in my head that I was going to try to win today,” said Leipheimer. “I looked around and saw that people were at their limit, but I felt really strong and inspired at that moment, so I went for it.” Thomas Peterson of Garmin-Slipstream held Levi's wheel into Santa Cruz to take the stage win with a final sprint for the line. Stage 2 Jersey Summary Amgen Leader Jersey, was awarded to Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Astana. Herbalife Sprint Jersey, was awarded to Francisco Mancebo (ESP) of Rock Racing. California Travel & Tourism Commission King of the Mountain (KOM) Jersey, was awarded to Francisco Mancebo (ESP) of Rock Racing. Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer™ Most Courageous Rider Jersey went to Ben Jacques-Maynes (USA) of Bissell Racing Rabobank Best Young Rider Jersey was awarded Robert Gesink (NED) of Rabobank. | 
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General Classification
The top-three general classification leaders after today are Leipheimer in first, Michael Rogers (AUS) of Team Columbia-High Road in second and David Zabriskie (USA) of Garmin-Slipstream in third.
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