Before the start of the season when all the teams were unveiling there new kits it was pointed out that there was a flaw in Katushas design. If three members of the team were standing next to each other your eyes were drawn to three massive red K’s.

But yesterday another problem with the Russian teams gear emerged as Alexander Kristoff sprinted, head down, to beat Mark Cavendish in stage 2 of the Tour of Qatar.

I’m just hoping they carefully consider what helmets to use during time trials because something like this, at a certain angle, would be highly inappropriate.

It was a good day all round for the team as they learned they wouldn’t face sanctions despite their recent problems over doping.