[Vision]

"I know how I did it," Landis said of his Tour win. "I did it clean. The accusations against me are unfounded. I hope the world gets to see that. But I'm going to remain myself no matter what, and that's the most important thing."

During this forced sabbatical, Landis spends a good deal of time working on his defense for his doping case. His legal team is expected to argue the tests that found elevated levels of testosterone are faulty.

Landis' attorney, Howard Jacobs, wants the arbitration hearing to be made public, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which will prosecute the case, has said it will agree.

Landis said he thinks a public hearing will be his best chance to have his side heard. He said officials at the International Cycling Union (UCI) and World Anti-Doping Agency have prosecuted his case in the press.

"I'm not hopeful this sport can be fixed as long as UCI is running it," Landis said. "That's all I can say."

Landis did not lump USADA with those he believes have tarnished his reputation and that of his sport.

"Apart from my side, USADA has been the one group that has followed the rules, done everything properly," he said.

[Blue Jays]

Hi All-

The cycling news machine has been SILENT on this whole issue for months. I've become convinced UCI simply wants to see his reputation continue to languish in the mud with no intention of ever restoring Floyd Landis to a full, honorable, and no-asterisk Tour de France victory. I wish him well and feel he is a great athlete.

~ Blue Jays ~