Quote Originally Posted by Fredwina View Post
And in case you missed it. Rabobank is in the business of.....
Banking! (we , we have Rabobanks in CA)
So I could see where have having a "artful dodger" advertising(which is what the business of bike racing is about) for your establishment would be a bit galling (Actually, I thought I read that the decision came from the Board of Rabobank instead of the cycling team)
Interesting! Indeed, if I was the sponsor, I would be more than a little annoyed to learn through the media, halfway through the race, that one of the guys I'm pouring dollars (or Euros...) on is not reporting to controls.

I'm curious about the project to have spots reserved for national teams on the tour next year. That would certainly reduce the role of corporate boards on the sport, among interesting side effects...