Sphinx position

Same rules apply.

The dutch(?) rider at the weekend contesting sprints riding like that should have been dq'd IMO.

Peter Schep I suppose.

The relay of the NZ guys, the CZ rider almost colliding with the Russian, or the fact that Schep/Bos hardly trained and races together and (almost) missed some relays was more dangerous that the bars choice of Mr. Schep IMHO.

But you're right. Those bars have to be sanctioned. Same as black socks, compression clothing, facial hair and the stem on the BMC of Aeschbach from Switzerland.