It's still not 100% (see below quote from the article) - but if Vino doesn't start it will be at the detriment of the excitement for this year's Tour. I am really looking forward to what he will do this year.

The organizers' requests are not binding but are usually accepted. If a team or rider refuses, the organizers would need backing from CAS or the International Cycling Union to exclude them.

Active Bay, the company that manages Astana-Wurth, said in a statement that it "shows its objection" to the tour's request by appealing to CAS. The company said it hoped for a quick decision.

The tribunal should rule Wednesday or Thursday, probably leaving too little time for Astana-Wurth cyclists to change teams if their squad is forced out, Desplats said.