CW breaking news 2

Italy?s Leonardo Piepoli has been banned for two years for his two positive test for CERA during the 2008 Tour de France.

The Italian Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping announced the sentence on Monday morning after a short hearing in Rome. Piepoli did not attend, has refused to help investigators and often failed to turn up to pre-trial hearings. The Tribunale announced his ban will begin on Monday January 26 and end on January 25 2011.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Founded in 1891, Cycling Weekly and its team of expert journalists brings cyclists in-depth reviews, extensive coverage of both professional and domestic racing, as well as fitness advice and 'brew a cuppa and put your feet up' features. Cycling Weekly serves its audience across a range of platforms, from good old-fashioned print to online journalism, and video.