It wouldn't be easy to out-sprint a top quality field of professional cyclists whilst hampered by a bottom lip that is dragging so low it occasional gets caught under your front wheel, but Robbie McEwen achieved it to win the 3rd stage of the Eneco Tour. His jubilation after crossing the finish line was underwhelming to say the least but at least he thanked his team-mates for their outstanding lead out that virtually forced him across the line in first place.

Unfortunately, McEwen has decided it's a case of job done and chose to lie doggo at the rear of the peloton with another dose of the sulks as the sprinters of the other teams actually went out and earned their salary and contested the stage 4 sprint.

If he was looking for a reason why he has been left out of the team for the Vuelta he need go no further than that little performance right there. Why would a sponsor prefer a guy who may or may not decide to contest a stage for the final 20 seconds over a guy who will likely be in the spotlight for hours at a time, day after day. Short answer: they haven't.

I've long been an admirer of McEwen for his competitive drive and flat out speed but right now it's all getting a bit much. Robbie, it's time to build yourself a bridge and get over it, mate!!!