Social Club | Crosswind specialist Luke Plapp

Social Club | Crosswind specialist Luke Plapp

From Stanley St. Social | Cycling News and Interviews by Max Gawn, Luke Plapp and Alex Clements

May 18, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

Luke Plapp discusses his recent performance at the Tour de Hungary and the latest happenings in cycling, including the Giro d'Italia and transfer rumors.

Luke Plapp calls in fresh off a third place finish at the Tour de Hungary — long travel, wet roads, and a GC that got away thanks to a cancelled stage and 50km/h crosswinds. We break down the drama of stage four, the cinema of stage five, and what Cosnefroy bonus second dominance. Then it's a full Giro d'Italia wrap through stage nine — Narvaez back to winning ways, the Arrieta and Afonso cobblestone chaos, Felix Gall's blockhouse charge, Ciccone in pink, and why Jumbo-Visma look completely dialled in. Plus the transfer rumour mill is spinning — Hindley to Visma, Turner to Soudal, Frigo to UAE and more. Maxi's top five this week? The most overrated things in cycling as a spectator — from "racing on instinct" to neutralised starts, the most combative rider award, and watts per kilo obsession. Presented by Giant Bicycles and Pillar Performance — use code STANLEY15 for 15% off at Pillar Performance.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Clements

Guest: Luke Plapp

Topics covered

  • Tour de Hungary
  • Giro d'Italia
  • cycling transfers
  • crosswinds
  • cycling drama
  • overrated cycling aspects

Keywords

  • Luke Plapp
  • Tour de Hungary
  • Giro d'Italia
  • crosswinds
  • cycling transfers
  • Jumbo-Visma
  • overrated cycling
  • Maxi's top five

Sponsors

Giant Bicycles, Pillar Performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jumbo-Visma

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