Pirazzi banned four years after pre-Giro doping positive
The Italian won't be eligible to race until May 3, 2021, at which point he will be 34 years old.
Nicola Ruffoni
Bardiani fires Pirazzi, Ruffoni over failed drug tests
The two riders were removed from the Giro d'Italia one day before it started because of failed anti-doping controls.
Bardiani fears Giro expulsion after drug suspensions
The Italian team's sport director Stefano Zanatta said it's possible the squad could be kicked out of the race before it reaches Milan.
Pirazzi and Ruffoni out of Giro after failed anti-doping tests
Italians Stefano Pirazzi and Nicola Ruffoni will not start the Giro d'Italia Friday after failing out of competition anti-doping tests.
Kittel wins Tour of Britain opener; Cavendish third
Marcel Kittel beat out Nicola Ruffoni (Bardiani) and Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) in the 104.8km circuit race