Floyd Landis has accused the United States Anti-Doping Agency of a 'full-scale attack on my civil rights' after reports claimed urine samples taken from the American during the 2006 Tour de France showed traces of synthetic testosterone.
The 31-year-old - who was revealed to have tested positive for excessive levels of the hormone shortly after winning last year's Tour - faces a two-year ban and the probable loss of his title if a USADA investigation finds he did use performance-enhancing drugs.
As part of the case, USADA have asked the Laboratoire National Depistage de Dopage (LNDD) to re-test Landis' samples from the Tour.
And, although the results have not been made public, French newspaper l'Equipe claims they show traces of 'exogenous' testosterone, which is a hormone that is artificially introduced to the body.
The report drew a quick response from Landis, who published a lengthy statement on his website which alleged USADA officials and staff at the French laboratory had conspired to prevent his representatives from observing the testing process.
'This is yet another in a series of malicious actions by USADA that tramples my right to have my case heard in fair and just way,' said Landis.
'How can I be expected to prove my innocence while USADA endeavours to break their own rules at every turn?
'I'm infuriated by the behaviour of USADA and the LNDD. Together, they have turned this proceeding into a full-scale attack on my civil rights and a mockery of justice.'
