Almost everyone in the world has heard of Lance Armstrong and his superhuman efforts as a cyclist, winning the Tour De France a record seven times.
But with Armstrong's departure (again) from the sport, who is there from the United States to pick up the yellow jersey, and cycle for Team USA?
Enter Floyd Landis, who despite a hip injury, made winning the Tour an eighth time look almost easy. Sure it was a down-to-the-wire, will-he-do-it-or-won't-he-do-it performance, but I have a feeling that was just for the cameras. Lance was watching through those cameras, from a French hotel nearby.
I wonder what Greg LeMond, who broke through first as the American that out-cycled the world must be thinking. Proud thoughts, no doubt.
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"I ve been on the Tour for 28 years, and I m racking my brain trying to think of something I can compare it to. -Paul Sherwen on Floyd Landis' stage 17
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The controversy and aftershocks stemming from one of the most dramatic and exciting Tours in decades continue at a fever pitch. In spite of being found guilty, Landis continues to aggressively deny any wrongdoing. The controversy will continue for years, but what is not debatable if the fact that the 2006 Tour de France was suffused with dramatic twists and turns, stuffed with excitement and surprises, and proved to be a spellbinding action thriller from start to finish!
This was a race of exceptional performances from scores of riders not prominent in pre-race prognostications. The race produced expected showings from the specialists, all of it captured in our historic DVD. Robbie McEwen uses his incredible timing and acceleration to sprint to another green jersey. Michael Rasmussen wins his second consecutive KOM title with a courageous points-packed day in the Alps and Damien Cunego comes closer to fulfilling his vast potential and is named best young rider. Thor Hushovd pulls off the rare feat of victory on the first and last days of the race. It seems that each day produced another great winner, and it s all captured on this spectacular DVD, including Landis's breakaway in stage 17.
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"I ve been on the Tour for 28 years, and I m racking my brain trying to think of something I can compare it to. -Paul Sherwen on Floyd Landis' stage 17
The Most Controversial Tour Ever!
The controversy and aftershocks stemming from one of the most dramatic and exciting Tours in decades continue at a fever pitch. In spite of being found guilty, Landis continues to aggressively deny any wrongdoing. The controversy will continue for years, but what is not debatable if the fact that the 2006 Tour de France was suffused with dramatic twists and turns, stuffed with excitement and surprises, and proved to be a spellbinding action thriller from start to finish!
This was a race of exceptional performances from scores of riders not prominent in pre-race prognostications. The race produced expected showings from the specialists, all of it captured in our historic DVD. Robbie McEwen uses his incredible timing and acceleration to sprint to another green jersey. Michael Rasmussen wins his second consecutive KOM title with a courageous points-packed day in the Alps and Damien Cunego comes closer to fulfilling his vast potential and is named best young rider. Thor Hushovd pulls off the rare feat of victory on the first and last days of the race. It seems that each day produced another great winner, and it s all captured on this spectacular DVD, including Landis's breakaway in stage 17.
The drama of the 2006 Tour never flags from beginning to end in this remarkable DVD... The race itself will undoubtedly go down as a notable chapter in the history of cycling s most legendary event.
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Very few race scenarios are more appealing than Paris-Nice, whose 2006 edition Pennsylvania-born Floyd Landis clinched in the biggest win of his career. This was a hard-fought battle against both determined European riders and appalling weather conditions. For the second year running, Frances second most prestigious stage race produced an American winner and a rider wholl be going all out for the yellow at the Tour de France come July. An enthralling, eight-day rehearsal for the Tour, Paris-Nice 2006 demonstrates exactly why the former US Postal domestique is more than ready to follow in the footsteps of no less a bigfoot than Lance Armstrong. A stunning, knock-out attack midway through the event is followed by Landiss gutsy defense against all comers, with only a severely debilitated squad to back him up, through some of the most challenging mountainous terrain in France. Fascinating and nerve-racking in equal measures, this Paris-Nice classic is a must-view experience for cycling fans worldwide.
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• Fallout VII
Blogs Bike Seats to Bedpans says it's as if the past two years never happened in the Tour de France, and wants to believe Floyd Landis didn't cheat: However, whether he did or not, did not become clear to me from the evidence that was presented by the agencies that seemed so determined to revive the traditions of the inquisition! International standards and basic scientific principles were
• Tour de France "Brand New Start" spot
if you're watching the Tour de France (and why the heck wouldn't you?) you've surely seen an emotional spot in which everything moves in reverse. the peleton retreats. a time-trial goes backwards. the traditional look-ma-no-hands kiss to the crowd in reverse, a winner steps down from the podium and, if you haven't yet caught on, Floyd Landis' jersey is removed. this is one of the powerful anti-doping, clean-slate advertisements Versus created for this year's Tour. it's the only commercial i'm n
• Versus Ad: "A new stage begins"
Have you seen the new Versus ad for the Tour de France? "A new stage begins" is an in-your-face rejection of Jan Ulrich, Michael Rasmussen, Floyd Landis, Alexandre Vinokourov, and other past dopers. A clean Tour? I am not so sure, but I think we can safely say that we are all happy to see the end of the "cyclysm" ads.
• Fallout VI
Why they call it dope, Dept. Velo-club.net says Michael Rasmussen jumped in and rode in part of the Danish women's championship today, "in protest" over how he's been treated -- until pulled off by officials. Let's hope this doesn't give Landis any ideas for what his next steps might be. News One reader of Amarillo.com says people shouldn't be so quick to condemn Floyd Landis. The Journal
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This Post Is Just An Excuse To Show You Dogs Getting Hit By Bikes 23 hrs ago | by 100%InjuryRate I know that none of you care about the Tour de France because we no longer have Lance Armstrong dominating those puny Europeans year after year. Heck, we don't even have a 'roided up Floyd Landis to root for. But that said, the Tour is still one of the all time great events in sports, and it deserves a modicum attention. The favorites for this year's race are four guys you've never heard
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