DH's Dream Ride with Floyd Landis

[short cut sally]

what a cool story and the pics were great too. what an event to remember for a life time. thanks for sharing.

[RoadRaven]

Really enjoyed reading his account

How awesome... still have so much faith in Landis, and its great to read another "real" encounter that confirms the kind've guy he comes across as in the media.

Thank Alex for us please?

[smilingcat]

I was all smiles reading the account. wow what a story. And thanks.

smilingcat

[Jiffer]

Well, I'm glad everyone enjoyed the pics and story. I'm pretty excited for him. I'll send him the link to this page so he can read all your great replies.

[mimitabby]

Well, I'm glad everyone enjoyed the pics and story. I'm pretty excited for him. I'll send him the link to this page so he can read all your great replies.

Yeah, let Floyd know he's got lots of fans in Seattle! come on up! the weather is great here

[violette]

Tell him to come to New Brunswick, the guys at the bike shop would pass out if I walked in there with Mr. Tour the France. Now that would be a thrill... and I think he is innocent. He's too smart and honest to be guilty...He just has that sweat face.

[kiwi girl]

ps. I had one of my favorite bands (Harry and the Potters) autograph my bike helmet once. I used clear nail polish to makre sure it stayed. it wouldn't of otherwise.

I wish I'd thought of that - I had my helmet autographed by Sarah Ulmer (Olympic pursuiting champion) earlier in the year, but its pretty much washed off/worn off

[Xrayted]

Floyd is a good guy. He is from my hometown area in PA. He still lives there with his family. He has always been a great embassador for biking in that area. We need it too. (not real bike friendly there) He comes from a Mennonite family upbringing, very courteous, quiet and polite. I'm very proud to say we got the biking bug from the very same roads he did. I've seen him around the area when he was home but I never got to ride with him, although I'd welcome the opportunity. He is still the Tour winner in my mind.

Great story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Tell your hubby he definitely has bragging rights for passing Floyd, even for just a little bit. That is a feat not many biking mortals can claim.

[Jiffer]

Actually, from what I understand, Floyd lives in Temecula, CA now, not too far from where we are. Maybe he has a home in both places.

From what I know about the case, I think the test results are bogus. I can even attest to the fact that test results can't always be trusted. I've had a false test result which has kept me from getting life insurance. Apparently, I'm a cocaine addict. If you knew me, you'd know this is like the most hilarious thing ever. I had about the most "pure" upbringing that anyone could have. (Well, maybe next to Floyd!) I've never even seen cocaine in real life, let alone tried it, let alone have it in my system when my blood was tested for life insurance. (Not even sure I'm spelling it right!) Two years later I tried again with a different insurance co. They took my blood, but denied me before even testing it because of my previous test results.

Anyways, the verdict is supposed to be in "any time", but DH and I think they're drawing it out to be announced during the upcoming Tour de France, to draw more attention to the Tour. They have 30 days to give a verdict, starting about a week or so ago.

So you get to ride on the same roads that Floyd has ridden many times. Pretty cool. I'm sure I'll always think of him when I ride the road DH was on with him.

[Pika]

Wow:
neat story and pics- it must be amazing to hang with incredible athletes-
Thanks for sharing- it must have been an incredible day for your husband

[Susan126]

Love the story . . . Loved the pictures . . . Wow what an experience! I'm green with envy!

[missymaya]

That is soo cool!! It's nice to know that there are great atheletes out there that is still down to earth. Your DH is one lucky dude!