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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Craig Lewis is 21, a winner of two national titles this year, and one of the most talked about talents in U.S. cycling.

Still, he hears the whispers and sees the questioning eyes when competing overseas or at home.

Is he a cheater?

Lewis, taking part in the USA Cycling Professional Championships, says he's dealt with more speculation than ever since American Floyd Landis, the Tour de France champion, tested positive during the three-week race.

"Yeah, it's tough," Lewis said Thursday. "The people in Europe treat us a little different, and even people here in the U.S. who don't understand the sport so well get a negative image out of it.

"It's always something you have to deal with."

These championships were expected to be a celebration for American cycling.

It's the first time the field is made up entirely of U.S. professionals after 21 years where international cyclists helped fill the starting line.

Tour de France stage winners and yellow-jersey holders David Zabriskie and George Hincapie headline the group.

But Landis' troubles are not far from the minds of the top competitors.

Zabriskie, a friend of Landis, says the sport's fans understand the actions of one rider do not taint everyone.

"The people in America who follow cycling feel support, frankly," Zabriskie said. "For those who grew up playing football or basketball, it's one more reason to hate the sport."

Zabriskie was as disappointed as anyone at the results.

"We're really close," Zabriskie said. "It's not easy to see a friend go through hard times."