Dan Challis

Freelance writer

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

Silver medalist Shirin Van Anrooij, gold medalist Blanka Vas Kata, and bronze medalist Anna Shackley celebrate on the podium during the U23 women's medal ceremony after the combined U23-elite women's road race at the World Championships in Glasgow 2023

'From winning as a junior to struggling to finish' – Why women’s cycling needs an under-23 category

By Dan Challis published

Analysis As the inaugural Tour de l’Avenir Femmes takes place, Anna Shackley, Kaia Schmid and Natascha den Ouden tell Cyclingnews why a bridge between junior and elite is so vital

Analysis
Anna Shackley competing for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympic Games

Anna Shackley - A World Championships on home roads

By Dan Challis published

Interview Glasgow pro shares early memories of the Worlds course, overcoming injury and future GC ambitions

Interview
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: A cyclist rides through a puddle during the Men's Cycling Road Race during day eleven of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on August 3, 2014 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

The Pro Cyclist's Guide to the 2023 World Championship Road Race

By Dan Challis published

Horse's heads, ancient castles and a rollercoaster finishing circuit. Get to know the World Championship road race routes with the help of Scottish pros Anna Shackley and Sean Flynn.

Feature
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on Team AG Insurance–Soudal–Quick-Step

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio: Racing the Tour de France Femmes for Africa

By Dan Challis published

The South African talks about empowering African women, being in her best-ever shape for the Tour and why SD Worx was a bad fit

Teams & Riders
Ashleigh Moolman winx at Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana Femines 2023

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio extends with AG Insurance-Soudal-QuickStep

By Dan Challis published

News Experienced South African 'still improving' commits to another year after a strong first few months with the Belgian team

News
Maude Le Roux from South Africa and Selam Amha Gerefiel from Ethiopia racing for the WCC Team in 2023

Breaking barriers: 16 women leading the way for Africans in pro cycling

By Dan Challis published

Feature 16 remarkable women from seven different nations transforming cycling's landscape at the highest level

Feature
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