Landis Paris 06

Floyd Landis is preparing for a lengthy legal battle following an announcement on Saturday, August 5, that his B sample had confirmed the positive A sample given at the medical control on the Tour de France.

The sport was shocked when Tour de France winner Landis tested positive for testosterone after his 130-kilometre stage 17 breakaway in the Alps, which launched him to overall victory in Paris.

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Keith Bingham joined the Cycling Weekly team in the summer of 1971, and retired in 2011. During his time, he covered numerous Tours de France, Milk Races and everything in-between. He was well known for his long-running 'Bikewatch' column, and played a pivotal role in fighting for the future of once at-threat cycling venues such as Hog Hill and Herne Hill Velodrome.