RECOGNIZING MATTHEW RICCITELLO'S SUCCESS IN THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE

On 2026-07-30, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MATTHEW RICCITELLO'S SUCCESS IN THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE" in the House.

RECOGNIZING MATTHEW RICCITELLO'S SUCCESS IN THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MATTHEW RICCITELLO'S SUCCESS IN THE 2026 TOUR DE FRANCE ______ HON. JUAN CISCOMANI of arizona in the house of representatives Thursday, July 30, 2026 Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Matthew Riccitello on his success in the 2026 Tour de France. Matthew Riccitello, who was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, finished this year's Tour de France with a time of 76 hours, 7 minutes, and 35 seconds. Riding as pall of the Decathlon CMA CGM team in his first Tour de France, Matthew placed 24th overall out of 184 total cyclists. At just 24 years old, Matthew has already made a name for himself on the international cycling stage, being recognized as one of America's top Grand Tour prospects. After building a reputation as part of the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team, he made history with an incredible season in 2025 by finishing fifth overall in the Vuelta a Espana and receiving the race's white jersey as best young rider. Matthew has consistently performed well in high-altitude races, winning overall in the 2025 Sibiu Cycling Tour and securing a top placement in the 2024 Tour de Suisse and 2023 UAE Tour. He has already shown excellence on the world stage and has a long and successful career ahead of him. Matthew's parents still live in Tucson and travelled to France to watch their son compete, getting to see him finish one of the most challenging races in the world. I congratulate Matthew. His astonishing accomplishment has made his family, hometown, and country so proud. I wish him the best of luck in future seasons, and I am cheering him on as he continues pursuing his passion of cycling. ____________________