Unibet's cyclists barred from Tour
20 Jun 2007
FRANCE -- As reported by The Observer: "A leading cycle team sponsored by online gambling firm Unibet has been excluded from the Tour de France because French law forbids advertising by foreign gaming companies.
"The Tour, which starts next month in London for the first time, is set to depart without the Swedish Unibet team featuring top riders Jimmy Casper and former British national road race champion Jeremy Hunt.
"...Unibet sponsors the Green Cycle team, which last December won a Pro Tour licence - the equivalent of entering football's Champions League..."