Andrey Kashechkin is fast becoming a favorite of mine. Who knew it would take him being busted for doping to appreciate his genius.

A week or so ago, he claimed he MUST be innocent. Why else would he deny his guilt for a whole three months. Absolute brilliance. Maybe that tactic didn't score well with the focus groups. In a unique departure from typical claims of innocence, he has now abandoned all the usual excuses. Instead, he asserts that cycling's governing bodies have no right to test his precious bodily fluids. Translation: "Okay, sure I'm doped up. You ain't the boss of me."

Very interesting tactic. It probably won't work, especially with the anti-doping frenzy in Europe, but it is still interesting. Our screwed up judicial system might let him off the hook, however.