Matthew Riccitello on Removing his Power Meter and Riding on Feel
American climber and rising star of the GC Matthew Riccitello tells Matt Stephens why instinct still matters in modern cycling.
Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens
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Show Notes
Matthew Riccitello is one of the most exciting young climbers in the WorldTour. Fresh from a breakthrough fifth place at the Vuelta a España, the 23-year-old American joins Matt Stephens from altitude camp in Sierra Nevada to reflect on his journey so far and his move to Decathlon CMA CGM Team. In this episode, Matthew discusses GC ambition, training philosophies, racing without a power meter, and why consistency and confidence are his greatest strengths. Matt learns about life in his hometown Tucson and his adoptive European home of Nice. Wise beyond his years, Riccitello explains how he feels the final week of a Grand Tour is the best stage on which to shine.
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