Riccardo Ricco, the Italian cyclist caught using banned substance EPO at the 2008 Tour de France, has had his suspension from competition shortened by four months.
Ricco tested positive for CERA, a new form of blood-boosting drug EPO, during the 2008 Tour de France after he won two mountain stages. After the positive tests, Ricco was ejected from the Saunier Duval squad and banned for two years.
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