I don't think Tickle is worthy of that ride.
I certainly do. He has been on the podium in supercross and at multiple outdoor nationals in the last twelve months. More than Barcia, Bogle, Davalos, Peick, Seely, Reed, Grant, etc. can say. In fact, I would probably say that Tickle is the most qualified for that ride than almost anyone, especially the ones that are available. He's steady, seems to test well, and is inside the top ten every weekend with the potential for podiums sprinkled in. Pretty good for your second rider.