Froome and Wiggins TUEs

[neilb1906]

Mmm, I dont recall the organisers of the Tdf in the nineties getting so precious about reputation of the event when they let Virenque back in after the Festina affair to ride for Polti!

 

[Crankarm]

Well if he doesn't ride then Froome will be referred to as the Kenyan cyclist.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Mmm, I dont recall the organisers of the Tdf in the nineties getting so precious about reputation of the event when they let Virenque back in after the Festina affair to ride for Polti!

Your memory isn't that good, as they (ASO) did try to stop Virenque from racing, but the UCI (protectors of the dopers) told them they were too late in issuing the ban

 

[Adam4868]

In other breaking news on Froomey...
https://news.sky.com/story/michelle-froome-chris-will-ride-in-tour-de-france-11422843
Michelle says he's riding so I'm happy !

 

[Bollo]

In other breaking news on Froomey...
https://news.sky.com/story/michelle-froome-chris-will-ride-in-tour-de-france-11422843
Michelle says he's riding so I'm happy !

I’m just waiting for a statement from Cath Wiggins supporting ASO’s decision.

 

[Kernow_T]

Apparently although there is indeed a prerogative whereby ASO can 'ban' a rider taking part if it damaged the reputation etc of the race, actually, in reality, it's pretty much impossible to enforce without them getting a hiding, especially in this circumstance - ASO shouldn't know about this anyway, and proven repeating drugs cheats have ridden in the TdF post multiple bans.

 

[grellboy]

Richard Freeman: Bradley Wiggins doctor had 'suicidal thoughts' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/44654688
Just posted on BBC. Interesting. Documentary support (of sorts!) too.

 

[Milkfloat]

In my opinion the ASO are just playing up to public opinion. They know they will lose but they get some publicity, show the French public that they are trying to do something, but ultimately he gets to race and they can wring their hands.

 

[FishFright]

Brexit innit lol

One way or the other this should have been sorted out before the Giro. To the casual follower it looks terrible

 

[Adam4868]

View: https://twitter.com/ukcyclingexpert/status/1013373430308229122?s=19

 

[neilb1906]

Mr Pro tour Punditry

I obviously bow to your better memory, however, the fact remains that the TdF organisers, for decades, did very little to address the drugs cheats in the nineties , in my opinion. The loss to revenue by excluding the star racers of the day, mostly drug fuelled, was too much to risk.

 

[Bollo]

It would appear that the UCI regulation stating "The organiser may refuse permission to participate in – or exclude from – an event, a team or one of its members whose presence might be prejudicial to the image or reputation of the organiser or of the event." is something of a paper tiger.

Genuine question, is that a UCI regulation or an ASO contract clause? Either way, it's wide enough for the lawyers to drive the Sky death star through.

Marc Madiot, FDJ boss quoted here
"It's political, courageous and logical, (But) it does not necessarily mean Froome will not be on the starting line-up. There is a judicial hearing and I trust my Anglo-Saxon friends will organise a strong defence,"

Love it!

 

[brommers]

Breaking News - UCI have cleared Chris Froome

 

[Bollo]

That's a UCI regulation. 2.2.010 Exclusion from Races

Although there are probably very similar clauses in ASO contracts.

Thanks 'trousers.

 

[Bollo]

Breaking News - UCI have cleared Chris Froome

That kinda whiffs.

I thought it would be CAS, not the UCI who would need to do that?

Either way, not unexpected.

I guess that it would only go to CAS if there was still a dispute between Sky and the UCI.