Matthew Riccitello is the next Adam Yates thread

[ChewbaccaDefense]

I think the thread title pretty much nails the entire thread, regardless of what's posted after this or how many years it exists.

 

[Netserk]

Does he not rather resemble another mythical climber?

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Does he not rather resemble another mythical climber?

Riccitello lacks the characteristic poker face.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I think the thread title pretty much nails the entire thread, regardless of what's posted after this or how many years it exists.

Ok. Maybe @Armchair cyclist can now close the thread.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Ok. Maybe @Armchair cyclist can now close the thread.

Might be a bit premature, I've added it to the directory instead.

 

[ppanther92]

Does he not rather resemble another mythical climber?

I very much think so, yes. More than Yates for sure.

 

[Potomac]

You left the word "thread" out of the title.

 

[Juan Pelota]

You left the word "thread" out of the title.

Do you happen to live near the "Potomac" River? I do. DMV.

 

[Rob5091]

Riccitello WT first for me was the TT at the Giro 2023. Did a good time up the crazy MTT before the big boys turned up.

 

[yaco]

He is undoubtedly promising, however, has he won a race?

 

[Earns1985]

He is undoubtedly promising, however, has he won a race?

Mountain time trial Tour de l'Avenir last year, but not a pro race yet..

 

[search]

He is provisionally lined up to do Sibiu next, which should normally suit him well. May depend on what shape guys like Lipowitz or van Eetvelt turn up with, but I guess it could be a good opportunity for a win.

 

[Potomac]

Do you happen to live near the "Potomac" River? I do. DMV.

yes

 

[Netserk]

He is provisionally lined up to do Sibiu next, which should normally suit him well. May depend on what shape guys like Lipowitz or van Eetvelt turn up with, but I guess it could be a good opportunity for a win.

He said yesterday that he didn't know what would be next for him. But Sibiu Tour and then Vuelta would be very nice.

He's been very solid this week, so he should be able to ride the Vuelta for GC and maybe make the top-10.

 

[Potomac]

He is undoubtedly promising, however, has he won a race?

He is tied with Cian blo blo blo on pro wins!

 

[Didinho]

Impressive week.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Impressive week.

I have to say that I was a little miffed, because Kirby consistently minimized his ride, and many times, failed to mention him during commentary.

 

[Potomac]

I have to say that I was a little miffed, because Kirby consistently minimized his ride, and many times, failed to mention him during commentary.

I only had the Swiss German feed for that race. And I have trouble keeping which voice is which the times I do get the Eurosport feed.

But recall earlier this season *someobody* at Eurosport seemed to give him too many mentions.

 

[Netserk]

American Matthew Riccitello Is a Force to Be Reckoned with at Just 22 Years Old

Huge talent shows in the Tour de Suisse: 'Once you realize you can be up there in the mix, it really helps going forward.'

velo.outsideonline.com

“It was one of [Vincenzo] Nibali’s last races,” recalls Riccitello. “I remember going up one climb and being on his wheel and just thinking like ‘it was only a year ago that I was watching this guy on TV.’ I always liked the way he raced and now I was on his wheel in a bike race. It was pretty cool.”

“I won’t do the Tour,” he says. “I plan on doing the Vuelta. That’s been the plan since the beginning of the season, being a main goal. Suisse went really well but the plan for the season stays the same. Which is good.”

 

[will-10]

I have to say that I was a little miffed, because Kirby consistently minimized his ride, and many times, failed to mention him during commentary.

ambient sound commentary option is your friend, especially when Carlton is on

 

[Potomac]

Currently 12th on GC at the Vuelta.
Can he go the distance?

 

[ingsve]

Currently 12th on GC at the Vuelta.
Can he go the distance?

There's another ITT to come so he won't finish higher than 30th in GC. He'll lose a hour flat at least on the last day.

 

[Potomac]

I know he's not good on flat TTs, but he won't lose more than 45 minutes.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I know he's not good on flat TTs, but he won't lose more than 45 minutes.

That would get him OTL on a TT i reckon.

 

[ingsve]

Guess Riccitello got majorly exposed today. Losing 7+ minutes on a peloton that wasn't even riding that hard.

He really might be the Kenny Elissonde regen.