So Sky leaves it's GC leader without a shadow to fend for himself when he flats and he loses time and gets a penalty for accepting unauthorized help. Brailsford is upset with the UCI for enforcing rules everyone knows are there.
"It is obviously disappointing that a sporting gesture made in the heat of the moment has resulted in such a strong penalty. No one was trying to gain an unfair advantage."
After building track frames and equipment that were supposedly available for purchase (at a ridiculous prices with years out delivery times), and poaching Wiggans while he was under contract with another team he's the last guy that should be complaining about the "letter" vs. the "spirit" of the rules.