Landis announces retirement

Floyd Landis has announced his retirement from cycling after failing to find a new team.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2011 - 18:20

Floyd Landis has announced his retirement from cycling after failing to find a new team.

The 35-year-old American won the Tour de France with Team Phonak in 2006, but was later stripped of the title after testing positive for a banned substance.

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Courts cycling Heathrow Person: Landis Person: Floyd Landis Person: Lance Armstrong Event: Tour de France Organisation: Team Phonak Organisation: US Postal Services Organisation: ESPN

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