News from Reuters today that Contador's CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport, but you already knew that, didn't you?) hearing has been delayed, and now won't be carried out until AFTER the Tour, instead of being safely out of the way before it.
Which is all well and good unless CAS uphold his ban, in which case it will be a whole waste of time for everyone else participating in it.
What, exactly, are they playing at? How can it take a year to sort this thing out?
There's been some suggestions on Twitter - yes, I know, I know, I keep saying "never again" but then Auntie Leelu comes along and lures me back there.... - which are worth repeating.
David Harmon (my favourite commentator) asked the question:
Why would ASO be working out how to exclude him? Unless of course they secretly think he's going to be found guilty of taking it knowingly, and therefore likely to be stripped of any title? (I like the way we assume that if Contador took part, he'd win it!) I can barely imagine the headache that the admin department will have if Conti is banned, having to reallocate all those points and prizes, and positions, and money, and stuff.
In fact, it's entirely possible that ASO and RCS (Giro organisers) are now desperately hoping that the ban won't be upheld, don't you think? Just to avoid the admin problems!
And now better news - the Schleck Fanclub have a new flag!! But alas for Figgy, they don't do it in a "car" version yet...
I love the way they've printed the names below their faces.... as if we can't tell the difference....and hey look, Frankie's eyes follow you round the room.. but what is Undy looking at?
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