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Matthew Riccitello on His Vuelta Breakout, Trading NBA Dreams for Cycling Stardom, Leaving IPT for a French Super Team & Taking on Tadej Pogačar
Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz sat down with Tucson local/American GC star Matthew Riccitello live at the El Tour de Tucson to discuss his breakout ride at the Vuelta a España, his development from aspiring NBA star, to novice cyclist, to finishing 5th place overall at the Vuelta in just a few years, his decision to leave Israel Premier-Tech for the French superteam Decathlon-CMA CGM for 2026, and how he sees his career developing in the near future.
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Beyond the Peloton Newsletter: Season in Review #4: Most Improved & Regressed Stars of 2025
Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Newsletter
Important note: To access all posts, including the members-only off-season chat rooms, you must be a paying BTP subscriber.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe
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Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz sat down with Tucson local/American GC star Matthew Riccitello live at the El Tour de Tucson to discuss his breakout ride at the Vuelta a España, his development from aspiring NBA star, to novice cyclist, to finishing 5th place overall at the Vuelta in just a few years, his decision to leave Israel Premier-Tech for the French superteam Decathlon-CMA CGM for 2026, and how he sees his career developing in the near future.
This episode is brought to you by Join Cycling. Get your first month free through this link
Beyond the Peloton Newsletter: Season in Review #4: Most Improved & Regressed Stars of 2025
Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Newsletter
Important note: To access all posts, including the members-only off-season chat rooms, you must be a paying BTP subscriber.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe
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