Plapp & Del Toro SHINE at UAE Tour whilst Remco Struggled | Uae Tour Race Recap & News!

February 21, 2026

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In today’s episode, Tom and Jet unpack the UAE Tour after the final GC day was completed. The boys discuss Luke Plapp’s huge climbing performances, Del Toro’s ceiling and what will be going through Remco’s mind as he departs UAE with not even a Top 5 GC result. Tom and Jet also recap the latest news in the cycling world including Visma’s financial woes, a doping investigation involving a rider’s dad and Jet makes a pledge involving a tattoo…

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