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

'No unrealistic expectations or unnecessary limitations' - Kate Courtney is diving head-first into the unknown

By Dan Challis Published

Member Exclusive FDJ United-SUEZ rider speaks exclusively to Cyclingnews about a whirlwind 2026 as she prepares to take on her first UCI Road World Championships in Montreal

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Women's GP Stuttgart & Region: Dominika Włodarczyk victorious after 31km solo attack

By Dan Challis Published

Results Polish champion holds off strong chasing group with Balsamo sprinting to second place, Tas third

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Trofeo Matteotti: Sakarias Koller Løland sprints to victory after an attacking race in Abruzzo

By Dan Challis Published

Results Uno-X Mobility rider holds off Crescioli and Cosnefroy to take the win

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Faun Tour Femmes: Lauren Dickson takes first professional victory on stage 4 as team-mate Juliette Berthet seals overall

By Dan Challis Published

Results FDJ United-SUEZ pair overcome a series of attacks by Niamh Fisher-Black to cap dominant four days of racing

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Matthews, Gigante, Hindley headline experienced Australian squads for Montreal Road World Championships

By Dan Challis Published

News Several key names miss out as mixed relay team seeks to win world title for a third year in succession

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Final lap of Vuelta a España's closing stage in Granada to be neutralised after safety concerns raised

By Dan Challis Published

News Rule change on final stage in Granada comes following negotiations between the CPA and race organisers

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‘I just missed 10 metres’ - Oscar Onley drops out of Vuelta a España top five after faltering on final mountain stage

By Dan Challis Published

News Netcompany-Ineos rider holds onto white following a tough day in Andalucia

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'We can learn from these situations' - Einer Rubio calls for better Tour de France safety regulations following his Alpe d'Huez crash

By Dan Challis Published

News Colombian rider collided with the back of the UAE Team Emirates-XRG car after a spectator fell into the road

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Tour of Denmark: Wout van Aert seals overall victory as Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen wins crash-marred stage 5 sprint

By Dan Challis Published

Results Visma-Lease a Bike rider takes second overall title in Danish stage race after 2018 victory

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'We will see on Monday' - Tadej Pogačar teases Vuelta a España decision announcement as he wins home criterium in Komenda

By Dan Challis Published

News Five-time Tour champion returns home to Slovenia after making Vuelta call during the week

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Top Belgian prospect Jarno Widar agrees contract extension with Lotto-Intermarché ahead of Grand Tour debut

By Dan Challis Published

News Former Giro d'Italia Next Gen winner to continue development at Belgian team with greater responsibility

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Ashleigh Moolman Pasio to become general manager of Team Amani as African team seeks to race Tour de France Femmes in 2028

By Dan Challis Published

News South African to begin role in 2027 after completing her final season as a professional with AG Insurance-Soudal

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Tour of Denmark: Storm Ingebritsen holds off chasing pack to steal a sensational early breakaway victory on stage 4

By Dan Challis Published

Results Uno-X Mobility rider launches a move in final three kilometres as Wout van Aert retains lead

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'I haven't reached my full potential' - Tour de France stage winner Mauro Schmid signs for Pinarello-Q36.5

By Dan Challis Published

News Swiss rider signs on a three-year deal from Jayco-AlUla

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Victor Langellotti makes mid-season transfer from Netcompany-Ineos to XDS-Astana

By Dan Challis Published

News Climber hoping to race Vuelta a España which starts from his home in Monaco

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‘Coming full circle’ - Mikel Landa leaves Soudal-QuickStep and returns home to Euskaltel-Euskadi

By Dan Challis Published

News Basque rider will race in orange jersey on a two-year contract after starting his professional career with the team

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'Ventoux will definitely go ahead' – Despite wildfires, Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse confident that legendary climb will remain on the route

By Dan Challis Published

News Local authorities pressuring ASO to reconsider route in the Vaucluse region, which has been impacted by fires

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As it happened: Breakaway holds off charging bunch on Tour de France stage 9 as former world champion wins in Ussel

By Dan Challis Last updated

LIVE On the eve of the first rest day, a possible breakaway stage into Ussel

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Riding for a critically ill teammate, Caja Rural want to honour the past and win a stage on their long-awaited Tour de France debut

By Dan Challis Published

Interview Sports Director Aritz Bagües speaks to Cyclingnews about the team’s Tour debut ahead of the start in Barcelona

Interview
Giro d'Italia: Jonas Vingegaard completes Grand Tour collection as Jonathan Milan grabs a last-chance victory on stage 21

By Dan Challis Published

Results Stage in Rome brings Giro d'Italia to its conclusion

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Giro d'Italia: Jonas Vingegaard soars to fifth victory on stage 20 atop Piancavallo

By Dan Challis Published

Results Dane cements overall victory as Gall, Hindley and Gee-West finish together 1:15 behind

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GP Mazda Schelkens: Charlotte Kool sprints to victory in chaotic finale

By Dan Challis Published

Results Dutch rider takes her fourth win of the season after a perfect lead-out

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‘This year has been a tough one mentally’ - Jay Vine making a cautious comeback following Giro d’Italia abandon

By Dan Challis Published

News Australian making good progress in recovery from concussion and elbow fracture suffered in stage 2 crash

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‘Capable of shaping our sport for many years to come’ - Emerging superstar Célia Gery extends contract with FDJ United-SUEZ

By Dan Challis Published

News 20-year-old looks to continue development as she pens a new deal until the end of 2028

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'I’m really sorry about what happened' - Expulsion and fine for sprinter Enrico Zanoncello after headbutt in Giro d’Italia stage 15 finale

By Dan Challis Published

News Jayco-AlUla’s Bob Donaldson 'good' after crashing as pair come together in Milan sprint

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