VF Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè () is a

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registered in Italy that participates in

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races and when selected as a wildcard to

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events. The team is managed by Bruno Reverberi with assistance from ''

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'' Fabiano Fontanelli and Roberto Reverberi. Reverberi has managed the team since 1982, when it started as Termolan. Navigare was an on-and-off title sponsor since 1990, when the team was called Italbonifica-Navigare. The current main sponsor, Bardiani Valvole, became associated with the team in 2013, prior to which CSF Group (2008–12) and Ceramica Panaria (2000–2007) were main sponsors.

Doping

On the eve of the

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, the UCI announced that both

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and Nicola Ruffoni had given adverse analytical findings (AAFs) for growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRPs) in samples collected during out-of-competition doping tests conducted on 25 and 26 April 2017. With the team incurring first and second AAFs within a twelve-month period, the UCI aimed to enforce article 7.12.1 of the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, allowing for suspension of the team from 15 to 45 days – casting doubt on their Giro appearance. In October 2017, the team announced that Michael Bresciani had tested positive for the banned diuretic

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in his first race as a professional. Diuretics can be used as masking agents for other illegal doping products. The team could now face a 12-month ban due to a third doping case in a given year. Bresciani was hired by the team in order to fill the vacant spots left by Pirazzi and Ruffoni's dismissals.

Team roster

Major wins

National and Continental champions

;1998 :

Ukraine Road Race Championships,

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;2000 :

Ukraine Road Race Championships,

;2002 :

Australia Time Trial Championships, Nathan O'Neill ;2003 : MaillotUcrania

Ukraine Time Trial Championships,

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;2022 :

Italian Road Race Championships,

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;2025 :

Pan American U23 Road Race Championship, Vicente Rojas

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bardiani-CSF-Faizane Cycling teams based in Italy UCI Professional Continental teams Cycling teams established in 1982 1982 establishments in Italy