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Name
Floyd Landis
After a tumultuous two years, Floyd returns to the professional ranks with OUCH Presented by Maxxis. He not only will be motivated to show he's back after two years off, but to prove he's healthy and back to the form that took him to the highest level of the sport despite undergoing hip resurfacing surgery in 2006.
Height/Weight
5'9"; 150
Current Residence
Murrieta, CA
Years Racing
16
Years as a Pro
10
Previous Team(s)/Year(s):
Phonak, 2005-06
US Postal, 2002-04
Mercury, 1999-2001
Ouch, 2009
Bahati Foundation, 2010
Strengths on the bike
All-Arounder; Stage Racer
Strengths off the bike
Determination
Favorite Movies
The Big Lebowski
Currently on my iPod
Rage Against the Machine
Website/blog url
Palmares
Career Highlights
1st Overall, Tour of California, 2006
1st Overall, Tour de Georgia, 2006
1st Overall, Paris-Nice, 2006
NRC Individual Points Champion, 2006
Wins
2006
NRC Individual Points Champion
1st Overall, Tour of California
1st Overall, Tour de Georgia
1st Overall, Paris-Nice
1st Profronde van Stiphout
1st Stage 3 (ITT), Tour of California
1st Stage 3 (ITT), Tour de Georgia
2005
1st Stage 3 (ITT), Tour de Georgia
2004
1st Overall, Volta a Algarve
1st Stage 5, Volta a Algarve
1st Team Time Trial, Tour de France
1st Team Time Trial, Vuelta a España
2001
1st Boulevard Road Race
2000
1st Overall, Tour du Poitou-Charentes
1999
1st Stage, Cascade Classic
Other Major Results
2005
3rd Overall, Tour de Georgia
9th Overall, Tour de France
2004
23rd Overall, Tour de France
2002
2nd Overall, Dauphineacute; Libéré
3rd, Stage, Tirreno-Adriatico
1999
2nd Overall, Cascade Classic
In his own words
The past two years have been challenging, to say the least. What is motivating you to return to racing?
I love cycling
What did you miss most about racing the past two years?
The excitement of the races.
What helped you decide to come back with a domestic outfit such as OUCH Presented by Maxxis?
They have been the best domestic team for the last five years and I hope to add some strength to that.
When was the last time you raced a full season in the U.S.?
2001
What races have you done domestically in the past that you're looking forward to doing again, and which ones haven't you done that you're looking forward to?
The Tour of CA and later the Tour of Missouri and Tour of Utah
What did your training program look like to return to form following your surgery?
Several months rehab and then cycling to strengthen the muscles.
What are your goals or expectations for the 2009 season?
Make OUCH the best team again.
Who were/are your cycling mentors and/or influences?
I've been fortunate to have been around many great racers, directors, and coaches.
What was your first bike? When/how did you get it?
My parents bought a Huffy for my birthday.
What was your first win?
First big win was the '93 junior national mountain bike championships.
What would you consider your finest moment on the bike?
2006 Tour de France
What was your worst or most embarrassing moment on the bike?
They were all good.
When you're not on your bike, what do you like to do?
Listen to music and sleep.
If you weren't a professional cyclist, what would you be doing?
I'd be a rock star.
