Ricco

[Samu Cuenca]

Ricco's ban legitimately ended this year didn't it?

Going like that up a climb I wouldn't think he was just doing it as a hobbyist...

He was handed a lifetime ban by the Italian doping authorities in 2020, but his UCI bio says he has no sanctions now, so perhaps it would be possible for him to return, if he switches nationality and never rides in Italy.

 

[peterfin]

It was always his plan to return. That would be perfect timing. The clinic is buzzing lately.

Riccardo Riccò: I'll be 40 when my ban ends, I’ll be competitive | Cycling Today

Regarded as one of Italy’s most talented young riders at the time, Riccardo Riccò won two stages at the 2008 Tour de France but was fired by his Saunier Duval team after testing positive for CERA. Returning to the sport in 2010, he was fired by Vacansoleil in October of the following year after...

cycling.today

 

[ppanther92]

Legend! He would smash all those modern wannabes...maybe except Teddy.

Tbf, Bernal is also not really competitive anymore. But a nice CT career post 40 like Rebellin or Sevilla - why not?