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Trek-Segafredo rider André Cardoso tests positive for EPO

The Portuguese rider failed a dope test out of competition on June 18 with Haimar Zubeldia drafted in as a replacement for the Tour de France19 April 2017 81st La Fleche Wallonne CARDOSO Andre (POR) Trek - Segafredo, at Mur de Huy Photo : Yuzuru SUNADAPortuguese rider André Cardoso failed a dope test out of competition on June 18

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UCI bans Bardiani CSF for 30 days after Giro d’Italia doping scandal

The Pro Continental team have been banned for 30 days after two riders tested positive for growth hormones at the Giro d'Italia earlier this yearOn 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. UCI ban Italian pro continental team after two riders tested positive for banned substances

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