Nada for Astana ;-)

[MJ_1993]

I reckon the problem is that the cycling "league" system is a mess, a key reason for doping is to secure contracts, and if it worked like other sports that reason would be almost diminished (as sponsors leaving doesnt mean the folding of a team in other sports, evident in formula 1).

They should set up a franchise system, which the sponsors then sponsor.

[MJ_1993]

Is that true though? If it is, suprising it wasnt brought up this year at the tour when he came 3rd

That is hilarious.