Landis becomes third American to win Tour de France

[Harlan Huckleby]

Maybe he just has really big balls. Did they test for that?

They'd be flopping around that little bicycle seat. Not a bad theory, tho.

[the_idle_threat]

Soooo ... how about that British Open? Atta boy, Tiger!

[the_idle_threat]

According to the Onion ...

Millions Of Americans Buying Floyd Landis-Inspired Bracelets

[Fosco33]

Ouch....

I wonder what he'll say/do now/next....

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/more/08/05/landis.positive.ap/index.html

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme said Landis no longer was considered champion, but the decision to strip him of his title rests with the International Cycling Union.

"It goes without saying that for us Floyd Landis is no longer the winner of the 2006 Tour de France," Prudhomme told the AP in a telephone interview. "Our determination is even stronger now to fight against doping and to defend this magnificent sport."

Prudhomme said runner-up Oscar Pereiro of Spain would be the likely new winner.

"We can't imagine a different outcome," Prudhomme said.

If stripped of the title, Landis would become the first winner in the 103-year history of cycling's premier race to lose his Tour crown over doping allegations.

UCI lawyer Philippe Verbiest said Landis would officially remain Tour champion pending the U.S. disciplinary process, which involves a series of steps:

Documentation from the positive tests will be forwarded to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which gives the evidence to a review panel. The panel will make a recommendation to USADA, which would decide if a penalty -- likely a two-year ban -- is appropriate. That decision is forwarded to USA Cycling, the UCI and the World Anti-Doping Agency. Landis can accept the decision or begin an appeals process, which can take up to six months.

"Until he is found guilty or admits guilt, he will keep the yellow jersey," he said. "This is normal. You are not sanctioned before you are found guilty."

[woodbuck27]

Landis is a Minonite. thats like almost being amish.

How to eat for your body.

[TPF]

Landis just needs to come out and say he did it. What's his excuse for having synthetic in his body?

[Scott Campbell]

How incredibly stupid. Did he think nobody would find out? 15 minutes of fame traded for a lifetime of shame.