That's because they were riding their bikes, too -- on their way home from Sunday school and worship at Martindale Mennonite Church.

"Our neighbor taped it, so we're going to watch it later at a party at their house," Mr. Landis said Sunday afternoon.

The Landises, who don't own a television, already knew their son was the winner of the world's most prestigious cycling race.

"Someone told us Sunday is just ceremonial," Mrs. Landis said. "He won it on Saturday."

Floyd's hometown of Farmersville was buzzing with celebratory activities Sunday.

Several homes had signs posted in their yards: "God bless Floyd" and "Hometown hero: Floyd Landis."

The Landises front yard on North Farmersville Road was especially festive.

Clusters of green and yellow balloons -- the colors of Floyd's Team Phonak -- fluttered in the breeze.

There were signs stuck in the ground proclaiming "Floyd's the man" and "The glory of young men is their strength."

Mr. Landis and two neighbors late Saturday night spray-painted "Floyd Landis, World Winner of Tour de France 2006, -10:00 to +.59, USA" in large yellow letters on the pavement at the intersection of East Farmersville and North Farmersville roads.

The numbers represent the 10 minutes Floyd lost after his horrific ride in the 16th stage of the tour Wednesday, and the 59-second lead he forged following strong performances in the 17th and 19th stages Thursday and Saturday.

"This is pretty exciting," Mr. Landis said Sunday afternoon.

Well-wishers riding bicycles and driving vehicles stopped by the Landis home throughout the day.

The Landises didn't know most of them, but they took time to share their son's victory with those who came to visit.

Visitors included John Hostetter and Jeff Clinton of Lancaster, who frequently ride their bikes through Farmersville on the weekend.

"We ride out here all the time, so we just thought we'd stop by," Hostetter said. "It's a great inspiration seeing someone overcome adversity like Floyd did."

As of late afternoon, the Landises hadn't spoken to their son following the race Sunday.

"He called (Saturday) night, but we weren't here," Mrs. Landis said. "He left a message saying he was going to call us tonight."

The Landises got to watch Floyd race live on a neighbor's television during Saturday's time-trial stage, which clinched the tour victory for the Conestoga Valley High School graduate.

Mr. Landis said he expected his son to do well in that stage.

"I felt the spirit of the Lord was going to take care of Floyd," he said. "I was praying for him."

The Landises are not sure when they will get to see their son. Mr Landis said his son has to stay in France for another week and is scheduled to attend an event in Chicago next month.

"I'm thinking Floyd's going to surprise us with a visit," he said. "I don't know when that will be."

As for Floyd's pending hip-replacement surgery, Mr. Landis said his son will come back from it to race again, "if that's the Lord's will. We're praying for a miracle," he said.