The Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping office have recommended Danilo Di Luca serve a three-year ban for two adverse test results during May's Giro d'Italia.

Di Luca finished second in the Giro to Russia's Denis Menchov, however he tested positive for the banned substance CERA - an advanced version of the blood-boosting product erythropoietin (EPO) - on May 20 and May 28.

His positive test results were first revealed on July 22, and so any ban would begin on that date.

The Italian Olympic Committee - CONI - also recommended Di Luca's results be annulled and the rider be fined.

He also faces a criminal investigation by the Italian authorities.