Dan is a freelance cycling journalist who has written for Cyclingnews since 2023 alongside other work with Cycling Weekly, Rouleur and Escape Collective. Dan focuses much of his work on professional cycling beyond its traditional European heartlands and writes a regular Substack called Global Peloton.
Latest articles by Dan Challis

Giro d'Italia: Jonas Vingegaard completes Grand Tour collection as Jonathan Milan grabs a last-chance victory on stage 21
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Results Stage in Rome brings Giro d'Italia to its conclusion

Giro d'Italia: Jonas Vingegaard soars to fifth victory on stage 20 atop Piancavallo
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Results Dane cements overall victory as Gall, Hindley and Gee-West finish together 1:15 behind

GP Mazda Schelkens: Charlotte Kool sprints to victory in chaotic finale
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Results Dutch rider takes her fourth win of the season after a perfect lead-out

‘This year has been a tough one mentally’ - Jay Vine making a cautious comeback following Giro d’Italia abandon
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News Australian making good progress in recovery from concussion and elbow fracture suffered in stage 2 crash

‘Capable of shaping our sport for many years to come’ - Emerging superstar Célia Gery extends contract with FDJ United-SUEZ
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News 20-year-old looks to continue development as she pens a new deal until the end of 2028

'I’m really sorry about what happened' - Expulsion and fine for sprinter Enrico Zanoncello after headbutt in Giro d’Italia stage 15 finale
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News Jayco-AlUla’s Bob Donaldson 'good' after crashing as pair come together in Milan sprint

'I did them proud and I gave it everything' – Josh Kench goes from racing in China to almost winning a Giro d’Italia stage
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News Groupama-FDJ United rider attacked on the final climb of stage 13 but was beaten by stronger riders on the run to Verbania

4 Jours de Dunkerque: Aggressive final kilometre nets Rasmus Tiller stage 3 victory and bonus seconds to threaten GC lead of Laurence Pithie
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Results Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider trails in second place by four seconds to salvage race lead for another day

Alexander Kristoff appointed Tour of Norway race director as stage race plans 2027 return
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News Men's and women's races cancelled for 2026 after a cut to funding

‘At one point you have to say stop’ – Damiano Caruso hopes for a final Tour de France ride as he confirms plans to retire this year
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News 38-year-old is currently racing his ninth and final Giro d'Italia in support of pink jersey Afonso Eulálio

'Looking for opportunities' – Liv-AlUla-Jayco head to Giro d’Italia Women with balanced lineup and Italian leader
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News Monica Trinca Colonel to lead Australian squad's GC charge as Georgia Baker aims for sprint success

‘Now is when the really decisive days begin’ – Vincenzo Nibali weighs in on Giro d’Italia general classification battle
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News Jonas Vingegaard remains heavy favourite to wear the pink jersey in Rome, according to the last Italian to win the Giro d'Italia

As it Happened: Brutal final ascent explodes overall classification on La Vuelta Feminina stage 6
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Live It is the shortest day of racing, but also a route meant for the strongest climbers in the peloton with a finish on the category 1 'wall' Les Praeres.Nava

Inside Bulgaria's Giro d'Italia start: Marred by political turmoil and team disputes, can it still deliver a lasting legacy?
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Member Exclusive Cyclingnews takes a deeper look into a maligned yet fascinating foreign start for the 2026 Italian Grand Tour

As it Happened: Attritional Flèche Wallonne Femmes serves up fireworks on the Mur de Huy
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LIVE One of the oldest Spring Classics for professional women finishing on the leg-breaking Mur de Huy

As it Happened: Young French star launches explosive sprint to win Brabantse Pijl Women
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Live The 11th edition of the women's hilly Classic runs 125.7km from Lennik to Overijse

A mud-bath, an over-inflated spare tyre, and a domestique holding the cobblestone trophy – Servais Knaven relives his iconic Paris-Roubaix victory 25 years on
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Interview Dutchman tells Cyclingnews how Domo-Farm Frites-Latexco completed a historic podium sweep, plus the one big change which has allowed Tadej Pogačar to thrive on the pavé

As it Happened - Late attackers hold off the chase group in thrilling finale in Dwars door Vlaanderen Women
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Live Marlen Reusser beats Demi Vollering in final sprint in Waregem

Ronde van Brugge Women LIVE: A surprise winner in the bunch sprint after a tough day in West Flanders
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LIVE Cobbled Classic has become a showcase for top sprinters and Classics riders due to its 143.7km Flemish route profile

As it happened: Small group battles over victory in Milan-San Remo Women
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LIVE The peloton tackles 156km race from Genoa to the Poggio finale in pursuit of victory in San Remo

As it Happened - Final sprint to the Piazza del Campo decides 2026 women's Strade Bianche after punctures and mechanicals shake up race
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Live Two fewer gravel sectors and five fewer kilometres, but still a brutal 133km route on offer at Italian Classic on the roads to Siena

UCI World Cup Namur: Mathieu van der Poel claims victory on his return to cyclocross in close battle with Thibau Nys
By Dan Challis published
Results World champion wins in Namur for a sixth time after final lap crash for runner-up Nys

UCI World Cup Namur: Lucinda Brand dominates from start to finish as Puck Pieterse fourth on cyclocross return
By Dan Challis published
Results Second place for World Cup leader Aniek van Alphen with Amandine Fouquenet in third
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