Bardiani CSF criticized the UCI's decision to ban the Italian Pro Continental team for 30 days following the positive anti-doping tests for two riders last month, saying in a statement that the action "exceedingly penalizes those who have no responsibilities, such as the Team and other riders, in front of deplorable actions of foolish people." The team did not, however, decide to appeal the ban.
The UCI announced before the Giro d'Italia that Bardiani CSF riders Nicola Ruffoni and Stefano Pirazzi had been issued adverse analytical findings (AAFs) for GH-Releasing Peptides (GHRPs) in out-of-competition controls taken on April 25 and 26, respectively.
Their anti-doping rule violations were confirmed by the B-sample analysis weeks later, and both were fired from the team while Bardiani CSF competed in the Giro d'Italia.
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The UCI announced on Tuesday that the disciplinary commission decided to ban the team for 30 days from June 14, 2017, through July 14.
In the team's Tuesday statement, Bardiani CSF claimed it had already suffered damage to its reputation, and a shorter suspension would have been more appropriate.
"In light of the damages already suffered during 100th Giro d’Italia to its image and to its sport performance, racing since the beginning with seven riders, and with specific reference to the innovative and distinctive #GreenTeam sport project, never involved in cases of violations of UCI anti-doping rules and official investigations so far, the team considers a lower duration more appropriate."
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