Robert nails it as usual (imo 
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http://www.cyclingnews.com/blogs/robert-millar/robert-millar-blog-man-down
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As a Irishman with all the associated Celtic bias built into my DNA I share Mr Millar's views
Bradley Wiggins, first British winner of the Tour, one of the most successful Olympians, BBC Sportsman of the Year, honoured by the Queen, feted and admired throughout the land isn't at the start of a Tour de France in his own country.
It's pretty low to take that opportunity from him. The team can try to hide behind excuses and so-called reasoning but it shows a total lack of respect for what he has given to Team Sky.
We missed him in the Giro in Belfast but for him to be missed in Yorkshire is a national disgrace and Sky should be ashamed.It's pretty low to take that opportunity from him. The team can try to hide behind excuses and so-called reasoning but it shows a total lack of respect for what he has given to Team Sky.
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Seems Sergio Henao is a contender too - he's being reported in L'Equipe as a leader of the SKY team for the Tour de Suisse.
Really. Enters slight shock mode.
thom
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Meaning he can now be added to the team given sky now deem him race worthy.
Yes but given that he's not even been cleared yet it seems a leap of faith and highly unlikely to make him team leader.
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Sky suspended him, so Sky can unsuspend him.
According to the UCI and WADA, he's been eligible to race all along.
According to the UCI and WADA, he's been eligible to race all along.
Flying_Monkey
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Yes, he's back. Apparently the research has all been concluded, results sent to all the relevant authorities, and academic papers forthcoming. Seems like a good example of how to deal with such issues.
JTL is a whole different kettle of fish.
JTL is a whole different kettle of fish.
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Should make interesting reading, and I am looking forward to it. Makes a change from the usual cover-up approach, good on them!
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Seems like SKY have quite a bit of faith in Sergio innit - he's doing well along with Kennaugh in the T de Suisse.
I wonder whether they both might make it into the Tour team.
Yes it seems you're right. And probably has put Wiggo's nose even further out of joint.
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Which if (as it appears to be) true, goes to show that taking Wiggo to support Froome would indeed not be a good decision.
It will be a tough tour - complete commitment required if Froome is to take it.
Lopez could be vulnerable from the Dauphine squad - despite Porte not being totally convincing form wise, I imagine he'll go as he's so close to Froome and has the experience of twice being a tour winning super-dom.
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