On the eve of the Giro, Stefano Pirazzi (left) and Nicola Ruffoni (right) of Bardiani-CSF were both evicted from the race after testing positive for growth hormones. The pair were later suspended from the team after positive B samples.
A UCI ruling has suspended Bardiani CSF for 30 days after the governing body concluded its investigation into two riders from the team who tested positive for growth hormones earlier this year.
In accordance with rule 7.21.1, if two riders on a team are caught utilising banned substances the team will subsequently be banned for 15 to 45 days, meaning this isn't the harshest sentence they could've received but nor is it a slap on the wrist.
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