In a move that doesn’t surprise anyone who has been following the currents of professional cycling, Levi Leipheimer confirmed Tuesday that he has signed a two-year contract with Lance Armstrong’s Team RadioShack. While neither Levi’s personal website or the Team RadioShack website carry an official announcement, numerous media outlets have reported that he will, once again, be backing Lance’s bid for the Yellow Jersey. “I’ve signed with the best team in the world, an American team that’s going to sign more American riders,” Leipheimer said.

Leipheimer has ridden for Armstrong in the Tour three times, twice with US Postal (2000 and 2001) and with Astana in 2009. He has also gained valuable experience as a team leader in multiple grand tours, finishing as the second-highest American rider behind Armstrong twice and standing on the podium as the third-place overall in 2007. He’s also enjoyed many stage race podiums, including multiple overall wins, throughout his cycling career.

He has seen his fair share of injuries, including a broken pelvis in the 2003 Tour de France and a broken wrist in stage 12 of this year’s Tour. Despite those injuries, he’s an accomplished, strong rider who could be his own team leader if he chose to do so. By adding him to the roster, Team RadioShack leaves no doubts about their commitment and intent to dominate at the 2010 Tour de France.

Belgian media reports that Team RadioShack has also signed Sebastien Rosseler and Gert Steegmans, though no official press release could be found.