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Landis's hometown celebrates victory

Landis's hometown celebrates victory

FARMERSVILLE: As Floyd Landis crossed the Tour de France finish line on Sunday, his devout Mennonite parents were riding their own bicycles home from church. Paul and Arlene Landis were so confident their son would win the cycling's greatest race they didn't have to choose between going to church and watching it on TV at a neighbour's house.

``I'm glad we didn't have to make that choice. Church is very important to us,'' Arlene Landis said. ``We felt in our hearts he was going to win. He is not one to take second place.'' — AP

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