Hinault said “If the international authorities don’t sanction him it’s up to the other cyclists to shoulder the responsibility,” “If the racers accept a cheat on the race then that’s their problem.”

https://www.bicycling.com/news/a2173...me-tdf-strike/

He shouldn't have used this term in the first place but especially now he should do the right thing and withdraw it unreservedly. He should also apologise to Froome.