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Francesco Reda

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Francesco Reda
Personal information
Full nameFrancesco Reda
Born (1982-11-19) 19 November 1982 (age 41)
Cosenza, Italy
Team information
Current teamSuspended
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
2007–2008OTC Doors–Lauretana
2009–2011Quick-Step
2012Acqua & Sapone
2013Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela
2015Team Idea 2010 ASD

Francesco Reda (born 19 November 1982) is an Italian professional road bicycle racer,[1] who is currently suspended from the sport, after testing positive for erythropoietin (EPO).

Doping

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In 2013, Cosenza-born Reda rode for UCI Professional Continental Team Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela, when he was banned after evading a doping test.[2] His ban was reduced after he gave evidence to the Cycling Independent Reform Commission.[3] On 15 July 2015, it was announced that Reda had tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO) after the Italian National Road Race Championships, which he finished second.[4] In February 2016, Reda was banned for eight years.[5]

Major results

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Grand Tour general classification results timeline

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Grand Tour 2009 2010 2011
A pink jersey Giro d'Italia 139 DNF 134
A yellow jersey Tour de France DNF
A red jersey Vuelta a España
Legend
Did not compete
DNF Did not finish

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Francesco Reda". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Francesco Reda (ex-Quick.Step) is twee jaar geschorst". Het Nieuwsblad. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  3. ^ Farrand, Stephen (18 December 2014). "Riccò describes the Cycling Reform Commission as a joke". Cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  4. ^ Ostanek, Daniel (15 July 2015). "Italian Championships runner-up, Reda, tests positive for EPO". Cycling Weekly. Time Inc. UK. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Francesco Reda suspended for eight years for EPO positive". 12 February 2016.
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