U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis waits before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California ,in this January 25, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Mike Blake/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEADSHOT SPORT CYCLING) 

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Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong awaits the start of the 2010 Cape Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town March 14, 2010. Cycling has been struck by a crisis that threatens to wipe out most of its efforts to fight doping in a year that saw the two big names involved in scandals. Seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong is involved in a U.S. federal investigation triggered by former team mate and disgraced 2006 champion Floyd Landis's allegations, while three-times winner Alberto Contador failed a test for the banned anabolic agent Clenbuterol. Picture taken March 14, 2010. To match Feature CYCLING-YEARENDER/ REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/Files (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT CYCLING)

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Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong awaits the start of the 2010 Cape Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town March 14, 2010. Cycling has been struck by a crisis that threatens to wipe out most of its efforts to fight doping in a year that saw the two big names involved in scandals. Seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong is involved in a U.S. federal investigation triggered by former team mate and disgraced 2006 champion Floyd Landis's allegations, while three-times winner Alberto Contador failed a test for the banned anabolic agent Clenbuterol. Picture taken March 14, 2010. To match Feature CYCLING-YEARENDER/ REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/Files (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT CYCLING)

Garmin-Transition's rider David Zabriskie wears the tour leader's golden jersey while sitting at the starting line in Visalia, California at stage five of the Amgen Tour of California, May 20, 2010. Zabriskie is one of several prominent American bicycle racers including seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong who have been recently named by fellow American bicycle racer Floyd Landis in having used performance enhancing drugs while professional competing. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Garmin-Transition's rider David Zabriskie holds up a flower bouquet after finishing in third place in Bakersfield, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, 2010. Zabriskie is one of several prominent American bicycle racers including seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong who have been recently named by fellow American bicycle racer Floyd Landis in having used performance enhancing drugs while professional competing. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Three-time tour winner and defending champion Team Radioshack's Levi Leipheimer signs autographs at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, 2010. Leipheimer and teammate Lance Armstrong are two of several prominent American bicycle racers who have been recently named by fellow American bicycle racer Floyd Landis in having used performance enhancing drugs while professional competing. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

U.S. National Champion BMC Racing Team's George Hincapie sits at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California, May 20, 2010. Hincapie is one of several prominent American bicycle racers including former teammate seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong who have been recently named by fellow American bicycle racer Floyd Landis in having used performance enhancing drugs while professional competing. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

U.S. National Champion BMC Racing Team's George Hincapie sits at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, 2010. Hincapie is one of several prominent American bicycle racers including former teammate seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong who have been recently named by fellow American bicycle racer Floyd Landis in having used performance enhancing drugs while professional competing. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Seven-time Tour de France winner Team Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong (R) and U.S. national champion BMC Racing Team's George Hincapie are seen through the crowded peloton lineup at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, 2010. Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs and accused some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lance Armstrong, of also cheating. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Seven-time Tour de France winner Team Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong waits at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, 2010. Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs and accused some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lance Armstrong, of also cheating. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Seven-time Tour de France winner Team Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong waits at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California May 20, 2010. Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs and accused some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lance Armstrong, of also cheating. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Seven-time Tour de France winner Team Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong (R) and U.S. national champion BMC Racing Team's George Hincapie chat at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California May 20, 2010. Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs and accused some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lance Armstrong, of also cheating. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Seven-time Tour de France winner Team Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong waits at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, 2010. Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs and accused some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lance Armstrong, of also cheating. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Seven-time Tour de France winner Team Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong sits at the starting line in Visalia, California of stage five of the Amgen Tour of California May 20, 2010. Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has confessed to using performance enhancing drugs and accused some of the biggest names in the sport, including Lance Armstrong, of also cheating. REUTERS/Anthony Bolante (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

Phonak's team rider Floyd Landis of the U.S., wearing the leader's yellow jersey, holds a U.S. flag as he takes his lap of honor around the Champs Elysees after winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race after the final stage between Sceaux-Antony and the Champs-Elysees in Paris in this July 23, 2006 file photo. Landis has sent a series of e-mails to cycling officials and sponsors admitting to the use of performance enhancing drugs, the Wall Street Journal reported on May 20, 2010. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/Files (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

French Anti-doping Agency (AFLD) President Pierre Bordry speaks during an interview with Reuters in Paris February 15, 2010. A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer, Bordry told Reuters on Monday. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT CYCLING HEADSHOT) 

French Anti-doping Agency (AFLD) President Pierre Bordry speaks during an interview with Reuters in Paris February 15, 2010. A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer, Bordry told Reuters on Monday. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT CYCLING) 

French Anti-doping Agency (AFLD) President Pierre Bordry speaks during an interview with Reuters in Paris February 15, 2010. A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer, Bordry told Reuters on Monday. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT CYCLING HEADSHOT) 

OUCH cyclist Floyd Landis races Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California cycling race in Santa Rosa February 15, 2009. Seven stages remain in the 750-mile, nine-day stage race. REUTERS/Max Whittaker (UNITED STATES) 

OUCH cyclist Floyd Landis of the U.S. races in the prologue of the Amgen Tour of California in Sacramento, February 14, 2009. Saxo Bank cyclist Fabian Cancellara won the prologue, and is the race leader of the 750-mile, nine-day stage race. REUTERS/Max Whittaker (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California, January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California, January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California, January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis signs an autograph before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis waits on his bike along with Dr. Brent Kay, owner of Ouch medical center, before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis heads out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis leaves a team photo to get on his bike before a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis (3L) shares a laugh with his new teammates before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California, January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis shakes a hand with a fellow cyclist before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis rides with his new team while out training in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis waits on his bike before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis waits on his bike before heading out on a training ride with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis walks to his bike before heading out to train with his new team in Temecula, California January 25, 2009. Landis is returning to professional cycling following a two-year suspension after testing positive following his Tour De France win in 2006. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

An undated handout photo shows the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. Floyd Landis's
decision last week to appeal against the stripping of his 2006 Tour de France title means the American joins a long list of athletes whose fates have been determined by the powerful but discreet Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Housed in a set-back mansion in an unassuming residential suburb in the Swiss city of Lausanne, CAS rarely attracts notice from the outside world. But within its thick walls - which once protected military secrets during the building's previous occupation by the Swiss army - decisions have been taken that have instantly stripped away Olympic gold medals, nullified contracts or ended sporting careers.
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REUTERS/Handout (SWITZERLAND) 

Caisse D'Epargne's Oscar Pereiro of Spain (C) poses on the podium next to France's Chairman of the Tour de France cycling race Patrice Clerc (L), Tour Director Christian Prudhomme (2nd L) and Spain's Secretary of State for Sport Jaime Lissavetzky (R) after receiving the yellow jersey for winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race in Madrid October 15, 2007. Pereiro, runner-up in the 2006 Tour de France, received the winner's famous yellow jersey in a ceremony in Madrid after Floyd Landis of the U.S. was stripped of the victory for a positive doping test for testosterone. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN) 

Caisse D'Epargne's Oscar Pereiro of Spain poses after receiving the yellow jersey for winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race in Madrid October 15, 2007. Pereiro, runner-up in the 2006 Tour de France, received the winner's famous yellow jersey in a ceremony in Madrid after Floyd Landis of the U.S. was stripped of the victory for a positive doping test for testosterone. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN) 

Caisse D'Epargne's Oscar Pereiro of Spain gives a thumbs-up after receiving the yellow jersey for winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race in Madrid October 15, 2007. Pereiro, runner-up in the 2006 Tour de France, received the winner's famous yellow jersey in a ceremony in Madrid after Floyd Landis of the U.S. was stripped of the victory for a positive doping test for testosterone. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN) 

Caisse D'Epargne's Oscar Pereiro of Spain (C) poses on the podium after receiving the yellow jersey for winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race in Madrid October 15, 2007. Pereiro, runner-up in the 2006 Tour de France, received the winner's famous yellow jersey in a ceremony in Madrid after Floyd Landis of the U.S. was stripped of the victory for a positive doping test for testosterone. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN) 

Caisse D'Epargne's Oscar Pereiro of Spain (C) kisses his trophy after receiving the yellow jersey for winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race in Madrid October 15, 2007. Pereiro, runner-up in the 2006 Tour de France, received the winner's famous yellow jersey in a ceremony in Madrid after Floyd Landis of the U.S. was stripped of the victory for a positive doping test for testosterone. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN)



REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN) 

Caisse D'Epargne's Oscar Pereiro of Spain (C) poses with France's Patrice Clerc (L), Chairman of the Tour de France cycling race and Tour Director Christian Prudhomme in Madrid after receiving the yellow jersey for winning the 93rd Tour de France cycling race October 15, 2007. Spain's Oscar Pereiro, runner-up in the 2006 Tour de France, received the winner's famous yellow jersey in a ceremony in Madrid after Floyd Landis of the U.S. was stripped of the victory for a positive doping test for testosterone. REUTERS/Andrea Comas (SPAIN) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis attends an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California, May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

USADA attorney Matt Barnett looks back at attorney Maurice Suh, representation for U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis, as Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis testifies at an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis (R) leaves the Pepperdine University School of Law along with Michael Henson (L), Executive Director of the Floyd Fairness Fund, after an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California, May 21, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis leaves the Pepperdine University School of Law after an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California, May 21, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis leaves the Pepperdine University School of Law after an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California, May 21, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis attends an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California, May 22, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Max Morse (UNITED STATES) 

U.S. cyclist Floyd Landis greets cyclist Dan Rudrud (L) during a recess of an arbitration hearing in Malibu, California, May 21, 2007. The arbitrators are considering a case brought against Landis by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency alleging the cyclist used illicit performance-enhancing drugs. He faces a possible two-year suspension and loss of his Tour de France title. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES)