Italian Riccardo Ricco has reportedly been sacked by his Vacansoleil team.
Ricco, who had previously been suspended by the Dutch team, was rushed to hospital two weeks ago with suspected kidney failure. He lated admitted to doctors treating him that he had doped himself with blood from his fridge that may have 'gone off'.
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Giant files lawsuit and recruits top Stages Cycling staff as power meter brand closes downGiant filed a suit against Stages in February and four team members left the latter to join Giant
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Overachiever: Cameron Wurf competed in the Amstel Gold, La Flèche Wallonne and an Ironman, all in just eight daysCameron Wurf is both a member of Team Ineos Grenadiers and an accomplished professional long course triathlete who has racked up numerous World Tour and Ironman race finishes across his career.
