Vital MX Forum QNA: Adam Cianciarulo

jnickell wrote:

Hi Adam. Thanks for taking the time to communicate with us. I also agree with Fearo. Keep up the solid work as a human. My question...

Hi Adam. Thanks for taking the time to communicate with us. I also agree with Fearo. Keep up the solid work as a human. My question is related to the current state of Motocross process and the affect it is potentially having on you.

The process I am referring to is the normal steps to the big bike class.

The natural progression seems to be, do good in the Lites class on whatever team, move up to the MX class. Continue career. In guys like Davalos' case, they do good in the Lites class and for whatever reason, they stay there. Maybe he's a much better Lites rider and teams aren't willing to pay him in the MX class. Either way, he's a Lites guy and if that's why the teams pay him, good for all involved. I think he's doing it right. In my opinion, his career has a much better chance of survival in the Lites.

In your case I think it's the opposite. Your size has been the tallest hurdle for you to get over. Be it your shoulder structure not growing in a synchronized fashion and/or your size and weight, it seems that you are more of a natural fit for a 450 (assuming your shoulder components have all synched up). You have proven to be ultra talented, but hampered by the things I mentioned. With the current system, it seems like it would be difficult to secure a 450 ride. This is where I believe the system is flawed because of all the built in catch 22's. It's VERY difficult if not impossible to get a 450 ride until you prove yourself on a 250. You didn't have much time with a 250 type body to prove yourself. You don't seem to ride like say, Justin Barcia that tries to twist the grip off the motorcycle even when he pulls the clutch.

My point is, I think you are a better fit for a Fo Five Oh, but your path to that class seems like it may be bumpy based on my diatribe above. What's your take? Like I said above, keep doing that human stuff, it's way more important than motorcycles.

Jim

Rexblaster wrote:

What rap do you like to listen to besides post malone? Im still jealous you saw him live.

Mit12 wrote:

Adam Thanks for taking the time to do this. I commend you on your professionalism, you are a pleasure to listen to. Good luck and bring...

Adam
Thanks for taking the time to do this. I commend you on your professionalism, you are a pleasure to listen to. Good luck and bring a championship back to PC and your self. No pressure, just do it!

VilloFan951 wrote:

Adam big fan, I was wondering how it makes you feel seeing cooper move up to the 450 and ur down in the 250 class.

AdamCianciarulo wrote:

Cooper and I did have a little bit of animosity towards each other from the amateur days, but I really feel like that's gone. From my...

Cooper and I did have a little bit of animosity towards each other from the amateur days, but I really feel like that's gone. From my end, anyway. He's done a killer job these past couple years, and I'm a fan of anyone who puts in the work. Stoked for him!

Fearo wrote:

Adam, not really a question, or maybe it is.. Just came here to tell you, keep being you. From the outside looking in, you are a...

Adam, not really a question, or maybe it is..

Just came here to tell you, keep being you. From the outside looking in, you are a certain type of individual that is found few and far between in moto, and no result, championship or injury will ever change that. You were probably more well-spoken and in-tune with life outside moto at 12 years old than most pro's are at age 30. I don't want to write an entire post full of asslickery, just wanted to let you know there are people rooting for you because of the way you handle yourself and think about this sport, not just because of your ability to win races.

AdamCianciarulo wrote:

Thanks man, I really appreciate that! I guess to me, I've always thought "what's the point of being successful if you lose who you are in...

Thanks man, I really appreciate that! I guess to me, I've always thought "what's the point of being successful if you lose who you are in the process?". Thanks again for taking the time to write that - means a lot to me.

Fearo wrote:

Adam, not really a question, or maybe it is.. Just came here to tell you, keep being you. From the outside looking in, you are a...

Adam, not really a question, or maybe it is..

Just came here to tell you, keep being you. From the outside looking in, you are a certain type of individual that is found few and far between in moto, and no result, championship or injury will ever change that. You were probably more well-spoken and in-tune with life outside moto at 12 years old than most pro's are at age 30. I don't want to write an entire post full of asslickery, just wanted to let you know there are people rooting for you because of the way you handle yourself and think about this sport, not just because of your ability to win races.

AdamCianciarulo wrote:

Thanks man, I really appreciate that! I guess to me, I've always thought "what's the point of being successful if you lose who you are in...

Thanks man, I really appreciate that! I guess to me, I've always thought "what's the point of being successful if you lose who you are in the process?". Thanks again for taking the time to write that - means a lot to me.

Radical wrote:

Hey Adam, I agree with Fearo 100%! I don't have a question. I just want to let you know that I've been a huge fan of...

Hey Adam,

I agree with Fearo 100%!

I don't have a question. I just want to let you know that I've been a huge fan of yours for a very long time because of how you carry yourself off the bike.

Keep being you. Good luck!
I hope you take the championship this year Go get it!


God bless you!
Radical

gsxrcr28 wrote:

Hey Adam, I'm a big fan, and good luck this season. My question is, do you use mountain biking as part of your training, or for...

Hey Adam,
I'm a big fan, and good luck this season.

My question is, do you use mountain biking as part of your training, or for fun? And if so, which trails in Florida have you tried? Alafia, Santos, Markham Park, Balm Boyette etc...?

Steiny wrote:

No real question, they've all been asked. I just want to say Ive been a fan since I saw you on a sand track in Fl...

No real question, they've all been asked. I just want to say Ive been a fan since I saw you on a sand track in Fl when you were 13 on an 85. I admire your tenacity to keep coming back and to keep working when I know some times it gets to you. Most young men would've quit by now, that attitude will benefit you in your future career path after mx.

I hope we all see your real potential this coming year.

tprice07 wrote:

Thoughts on this: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/01/13/168794/s1200_dungey.jpg[/img]

Thoughts on this:

TriRacer27 wrote:

Adam, I just have one short question: Do you remember this? [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ba/6a/59/ba6a59bb5bd9dca4980fa79dd46ed180.jpg[/img] I do. I was there with my buddies, standing right behind the start. As...

Adam,

I just have one short question: Do you remember this?



I do. I was there with my buddies, standing right behind the start. As we always do, we called out who was going to win and I said I'm going with the rookie. My friends thought I was nuts, they were certain it was gonna be either Bogle or Davalos. Even after you got the holeshot, they were like, na, someone will pass him. Then Davalos passed you. Then after Davalos crashed Baggett passed you and was really pressuring you. They were sure you were going to cave under the pressure.

I'll never forget the look on their faces when you crossed the line.

I'm calling it again, Cianciarulo for the 2017 title.

Don't ever forget what you're capable of Adam. Don't ever doubt yourself. That night you rode like the special rider you are and I can't wait to see that again this year.