Giro D'Italia 2008 : Stage 19 - May 30th : Legnano => Presolana/Monte Pora, 228 km

[Crankyfeet]

The problem is credibility. You can't run a sport and pretend credibilty when you pick and choose who the good and bad guys are. The problem is systemic and let's not forget Astana was not the only team that brought controversy to le tour last year. ASO is inconsitent the same way UCI crucified Ullrich while championing a "reformed" Basso.

Look, we arent going to get a clean sport here. So let them all ride.

+1. I don't like Astana much. But cycling needs a systemic attack on a systemic problem. By ASO playing "king of the arbitrary/subjective invite", they have devalued sponsor investments in cycling IMHO.

The great suffering for everyone is what Bro Deal mentioned in another thread. The ****-hearted efforts and corruption of the UCI is still in evidence with their duplicitous treatment of convicted dopers and McQuaid's declaration that Contador is "clean". We all want the sport to clean itself up and have confidence that those responsible for cleaning it up, share our commitment. Unfortunately the conflicts of interest still exist and are evident.