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One day to the start of Le Tour de France and it looks like QuickStep’s Boonen will get to race after all. Despite a positive drug test for cocaine, and the ASO decision to NOT let him ride in the tour, his appeal was granted. The Court of Arbitration for Sport of the French Olympic Committee (whoever THEY are) has decided he is in. So, the lesson is, if you break the rules but are very important to your team and your sponsors, it will be overlooked n’est ce pas? Remember last year’s theme song for Le Tour? Apparently, Boonen did not get the anti-drug message. 

The up side is, the tour will be more competitive with Boonen in the race and I’m all for that. The more competitors there are, hopefully, less coverage for Mr. I’m-retired-wait-no-I’m-not! Either way, Vive Le Tour!!!

Live coverage begins Saturday, July 4th 8:30 Eastern time on Versus. But DO NOT enter the Cervelo play to win sweepstakes. I’ve had my eye on that bike since  2003! Le vélo est à moi!