and just playing devil's advocate here, but since sky/froome has made aso to look a fool on their biggest stage, what do you think the aso's power brokers are thinking?
can you imagine (one of) them "commissioning" a lesser rider, a planted roadside fan or two or a/the team chef/mechanic/member to sabotage froomie's quest for five in exchange
for a handsome monetary reward? unfortunately, i can.