French judge not competent in Boonen affair

Sweating: Tom Boonen's participation in the Tour de France has hit another hurdle

Sweating: Tom Boonen's participation in the Tour de France has hit another hurdle (Image credit: Elmar Krings)

The civil court of Nanterre, France, has declared itself not competent to rule on the case between the Belgian Quick Step team and Tour de France organiser, ASO. The two parties are at odds over the participation of Tom Boonen in the race starting this Saturday.