@RedheadDane
Just a small remark. In the case we discussed it could have been the pope himself and that still wouldn't make any difference. When it comes to liability of ASO as an organiser of the sport event.
P.S. Again if you want to double check that ask a friend that has some knowledge or background in law.
ASO is the organiser when it comes specifically to the Tour, and other races they organise.
UCI is the organiser when it comes to the sport as a whole, including stuff like where to take the time. Which, except for extreme circumstances is the finish line.
Imagine this:
A chain of stores always do things in a certain way (X).
Due to safety circumstances in a specific store, employees suggest they do it slightly differently (Y).
Store Manager agrees, but still has to ask the General Manager.
General Manager disapproves.
Everyone continues doing X.
Someone gets hurt.
Who is responsible?
(UCI is the General Manager.)
According to you, in which situation would UCI be responsible?
Think of it from a logical point of view.
How logical is it that the UCI could make a decision, and then just shrug, going: "Eh... not our responsibility if something happens."?
It doesn't make any sense!
UCI needs to be held responsible for THEIR decisions.