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Rabobank

Criminal investigation opened against ex-Rabobank and Sky doctor Geert Leinders

Controversial doctor who left Sky in October named as overseeing former doping programme at Rabobank

Former Team Sky doctor accused in Rabobank doping

Sky were forced to let him go over concerns about his past

Clean slate as Former Rabobank relaunches as Blanco Pro Cycling

Change of name and kit for Dutch outfit

Rabobank ends sponsorship of men's and women's pro teams

Dutch financial institution ends involvement with professional cycling due to

Are Rabobank using Lance as an excuse?

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Rabobank pull out

And so Rabobank pro cycling team is no more.

The Dutch pro team ends over a decade of involvement at 1030 am this morning when the announcement leaked overnight is confirmed.

Citing the USADA statement as reason to quit the sport at professional level is topical for sure. But is it a convenient smokescreen to save the bank some of its vital marketing Euros at this time?