This is what some twat has posted on Eurosport.....
[quote]I think its a disgrace that track sprinters are allowed to compete in the tour. Its not right. On the flat stages Cavendish is dragged to the last km by his team. He gets sheltered the whole way and has no other responsibilities than to jump out from behind his lead out man 200 m from the finish. As soon as the road rises he's off the back. The tour should be for riders who are capable of making breaks, helping the team or riding for GC. There are plenty of riders who would give their eye teeth to ride the tour and here we have this arrogant upstart dropping out half way to concentrate on the Olympics. The Tour is a special race for the riders and viewing public, not some training exercise.