Nicola Ruffoni of Bardiani CSF before he was kicked off the race for an out of competition positive test(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
All quiet at the Bardiani bus after two riders were kicked out for doping(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
The 2017 Bardiani-CSF team(Image credit: C&PStudioLab)
The UCI has issued a 30-day ban to the Bardiani CSF team, effective June 14, 2017 through July 14, 2017 for having two doping positives in a 12-month period.
Their anti-doping rule violations were confirmed by the B-sample analysis weeks later, and both were fired from the team. Bardiani-CSF was allowed to complete the Giro d'Italia before the UCI's Disciplinary Commission could rule on any team-wide suspension.
The UCI Anti-Doping Rule 7.12.1 allows for teams with multiple AAFs in a 12-month period to be issued a ban of 15-45 days.
The Italian team will miss the Tour of Austria, but will return in time to compete in the Trofeo Matteoti on July 16, and the Tour of Utah on July 31.
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