Rider Profile

Matthew Riccitello

Hometown

Tucson, AZ

Age

18

Height

5’7’’

Social Media

About Matthew

• What got you into riding?
"Growing up around cycling and triathlon."

• At what age did you start?
"13."

• What inspires you?
"Watching the pros attack each other on big climbs in the Grand Tours."

• What is the best part of being on the LUX team?
"Having such great support from all of our sponsors and staff, and the camaraderie of the team."

• Who is your favorite super hero?
"Batman."

• If you could have any super power, what would it be?
"Be in two places at once."

Highlights

2019

National Team European Trip Member / 2019 World Championship Team Member
17th 2019 Jr World Championships Road Race
2nd Overall Young rider and 3rd stage 3 2019 GP Ruebliland
1st Young rider and 2nd Overall Tour de L’Abitibi
2nd Overall and 3 stage wins 2019 Tour of the Gila Cat 1-2
2nd 2019 National Championship Time Trial Jr 17-18
1st stage 1 2019 Valley of the Sun Stage Race Jr 17-18
1st stage 1 2019 San Dimas Stage Race Jr 15-16 (1st Overall)

2018

2nd 2018 National Championship Time Trial Jr 15-16 (1st Overall)
1st stage 1 2018 San Dimas Stage Race Jr 15-16 (1st Overall)
1st stage 1 2018 Valley of the Sun Stage Race Jr 15-16
1st Overall and 3 stage wins 2018 Tour of the Gila Cat 3
1st Overall and Stage 1 2018 Tour of Tucson Cat 3
2nd stage 1 and 4th stage 5 Tour of Ireland
2nd Denderwindeke Belgium
2nd Lierde/Deftinge Belgium

2017

1st Overall, 1st stage 1 2017 San Dimas Stage Race Jr 15-16
1st Overall, 2nd stage 1 2017 Valley of the Sun Stage Race Jr 15-16
1st 2017 Arizona State Time Trial Championships Jr 15-16
1st 2017 National Time Trial Championships 15-16

Fun Facts

#1: "I have a dog named Bailey."
#2: "I broke my wrist on a scooter."
#3: "I’ve climbed Alpe d’Huez."