Riccò compliments Bettini

Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval)

Riccardo Riccò (Saunier Duval) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

"He was the best," was the simple, but revealing statement from Riccardo Riccò of Saunier Duval. Even though the rider was left off the Squadra Azzurra for the Worlds, he gave his sincere compliments to his compatriot, who has now won two consecutive titles. This was last achieved by another Italian, who started his 1991/92 campaign with a win ... in Stuttgart.