Can Floyd race the Tour of CA next year?

Presuming he has a team, his suspension ends Jan 30, 2009 and the T of CA isn't part of the Pro Tour, right?

If so then Floyd will win the last stage climb to Mt. Palomar!

I sincerely hope not. His post bust antics were worthy of a lifetime ban IMO...but alas he got off with a proverbial slap on the wrist...

What he does is irrelevant, once a cheater always a cheater!!!

Most thought his career was over with the hip surgery/injury before the suspension.
Is his hip even conducive to competition?

I'd think he is more of a liability than asset to most front tier teams anyway.

I had hip surgery, actually 3 pins only. But it's a bit unconfortable sometimes to get in the aero position.

I highly doubt that he'll ever race again, and if he does, he will not perform anywhere near close to where he was.

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FLandis will win the Tour of California next year on Rock Racing. He will crush the Mt. Palomar stage.

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