[edit] Biography
- Born in a community of Mennonites, a branch of the Christian Anabaptist church, Landis bought his first mountain bike at 15 and won the first mountain bike race he entered.
- In 1995, he moved to California and became a full-time rider. Switched to road racing and joined Lance Armstrong's U.S. Postal team.
- Split with Armstrong in 2005 and joined the Swiss team Phonak.
- Won inaugural Tour of California in 2006 as well as Paris-Nice classic and Tour of Georgia.
- Battled back from nightmare 16th stage in the Alps to win Stage 17 and set up 2006 Tour de France triumph.
- Fired by Phonak team after "B" sample taken after Stage 17 confirms high testosterone ratio. Tour officials say they no longer recognize him as champion.
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Team: None
Rider Type: GC'er and Time Trialist
Years in Cycling: 15
Age: 30
Country: United States
Pro Debut:
Pro Wins: 10
Salary:
Date of Birth: 14 October 1975
Place of Birth: Farmersville, PA
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