2012 Olympic Road Race

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/davidbond/2012/07/cavendish_and_co_disappoint_in.html

Even if this were true, this could only come from someone who doesn't care about cycling just wants national glory. Who gives a fuck about another olympic gold when there was a chance to win Le Tour for the first time ever?

Our tactics were obvious and no plan B meant Team GB were easily beatable, only non-cycling fans couldn't see this.

Team Sky / Team GB's mandate is to win National medals, not the tour.

Arguably, it was the reusing of obvious Tour tactics that left the team open to attack, and ultimately medal free.