Doping row continues

[Graham Breeze]

Do I think Froome is a cheat? Yes. But it's all about definitions.

If the definition is "did he break the rules?" then perhaps not (although this is debatable).
However if the definition is "using substances with the intention to give him an advantage over clean riders", then I think yes. I think the latter definition is more valid.

BTW, I think Wiggins is a cheat for the same reason.

Indeed. It used to be that you were responsible for what was in your body however it got there - to overcome the "someone spiked my drink, I am innocent" excuse - and that is just a matter of laboratory measurement but once the authorities start accepting exonerating circumstances then it is wriggle room time and politics/ business take over.

David Miller has said (and there is a man who knows a thing or two about cheating) that Sky are "gaming the system" and this is undeniable. The problem with going close to the edge is that inevitably there is a risk that sometimes you will topple over the line and it is outrageous that, Sky, to pick a team at random, can then start special pleading.

In my view: if you fail the test, you fail the test. and "the dog ate my homework" doesn't cut it.

(Note for CL: the exception that tests the rule is the great but mentally troubled Marco Pantani whom I saw ride and who was killed by the powers that be).