Matthew Riccitello
Matthew Riccitello is an American professional cyclist from Tucson, Arizona who races for Decathlon CMA CGM Team. A lightweight climber and stage-race specialist, he has developed into one of the leading American Grand Tour riders of his generation.
Matthew Riccitello profile
- Name: Matthew Riccitello
- Nationality: United States
- Place of birth: Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Date of birth: 5th March 2002
- Status: Active
- Current Team: Decathlon CMA CGM Team
- Previous Teams: Hagens Berman Axeon, Israel-Premier Tech
Career overview
Riccitello emerged through Hagens Berman Axeon before joining Israel-Premier Tech full-time in 2023. His breakthrough Grand Tour came at the 2025 Vuelta a España, where he finished fifth overall and won the young rider classification. He moved to Decathlon CMA CGM for 2026 and immediately added stage-race victories at the Tour de la Provence and Tour du Jura, alongside top-10 finishes at the Volta ao Algarve, Volta a Catalunya and Tour de Suisse. He made his Tour de France debut in 2026 and finished 24th overall, continuing a steady progression towards a broader Grand Tour GC role.
