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Dan Challis

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Cycling journalist. Writer of Global Peloton. Englishman living in Scotland. escapecollective.com/tag/global-peloton/ #cyclingbluesky

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
This film from Team Amani is just a different class. So good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgV4...
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ONE STEP CLOSER TO OUR DREAM (2026 SEASON) | TOUR BOUND TAPES EP3
YouTube video by AMANI FILMS
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Launching the women’s Tour du Rwanda in 2027 is just one step that the country’s new federation president is taking to establish a quality racing scene. This could be big for African cycling. Full story @escapecollective.bsky.social 👇
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Launching the women’s Tour du Rwanda in 2027 is just one step that the country’s new federation president is taking to establish a quality racing scene. This could be big for African cycling. Full story @escapecollective.bsky.social 👇
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In the latest free Global Peloton newsletter: 🇮🇳 What to expect from the Worlds in Pune 🇪🇷 Natnael Tesfatsion's future confirmed 🇰🇪 Migration Gravel Race changes format in a bid to shake up the world of gravel racing + more globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0610...
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#GPNews0610 - Pune World Championships: ‘It's going to be insane’, says 10-time Indian national champion
What to expect from the 2032 Worlds in India + Natnael Tesfatsion’s future is confirmed, Migration Gravel Race’s big change plus results from Algeria, Malaysia, Costa Rica and more
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Now, I'm of the view that we could have as many cameras out there as possible, it's still the product itself that’s flawed.' Big words from Migration Gravel Race founder Mikel Delagrange as the Maasai Mara gravel race changes to a team-only competition escapecollective.com/innovate-or-...
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‘Innovate or die’: Migration Gravel Race organisers believe team classifications can make gravel worth following
The four-day stage race ditches individual racing to become the world's most brutal and beautiful team time trial. Its co-founder thinks it's the future of gravel racing.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There are now just five WorldTour teams left in the Tour of Chonming Island, according to the race's road book: SD Worx, Lidl-Trek, UAE, Human Powered Health and Liv-AlUla Jayco. 7 conti teams and a Chinese national team will compete. The race begins on Friday.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In the latest free Global Peloton newsletter: 🇮🇳 What to expect from the Worlds in Pune 🇪🇷 Natnael Tesfatsion's future confirmed 🇰🇪 Migration Gravel Race changes format in a bid to shake up the world of gravel racing + more globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0610...
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#GPNews0610 - Pune World Championships: ‘It's going to be insane’, says 10-time Indian national champion
What to expect from the 2032 Worlds in India + Natnael Tesfatsion’s future is confirmed, Migration Gravel Race’s big change plus results from Algeria, Malaysia, Costa Rica and more
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A bold move for a gravel race organiser to open up an interview with: 'Gravel is super boring'. Can team classifications make it worth following?
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Certainly an interesting experiment that will add layers of uncertainty
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
'Now, I'm of the view that we could have as many cameras out there as possible, it's still the product itself that’s flawed.' Big words from Migration Gravel Race founder Mikel Delagrange as the Maasai Mara gravel race changes to a team-only competition escapecollective.com/innovate-or-...
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‘Innovate or die’: Migration Gravel Race organisers believe team classifications can make gravel worth following
The four-day stage race ditches individual racing to become the world's most brutal and beautiful team time trial. Its co-founder thinks it's the future of gravel racing.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What will the World Championships in Pune, India, actually be like? 🇮🇳 I spoke to a 10-time Indian national champion to find out. “The number of people that are going to be on the side of the road, man, it's going to be insane.” @escapecollective.bsky.social escapecollective.com/what-to-expe...
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What to expect from the 2032 World Championships in India
‘It’s going to be insane’, according to ten-time Indian national champion Naveen John, who unpacks the vision, context, and possible route of the Worlds in Pune
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Escape Collective @escapecollective.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From motivation, to organization, to weather and topography, Dan Challis talks to racing veteran and local expert Naveen John about what a historic World Championships in India might look like. escapecollective.com/what-to-expe...
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What to expect from the 2032 World Championships in India
‘It’s going to be insane’, according to ten-time Indian national champion Naveen John, who unpacks the vision, context, and possible route of the Worlds in Pune
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What will the World Championships in Pune, India, actually be like? 🇮🇳 I spoke to a 10-time Indian national champion to find out. “The number of people that are going to be on the side of the road, man, it's going to be insane.” @escapecollective.bsky.social escapecollective.com/what-to-expe...
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What to expect from the 2032 World Championships in India
‘It’s going to be insane’, according to ten-time Indian national champion Naveen John, who unpacks the vision, context, and possible route of the Worlds in Pune
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
India's national endurance coach, Kazakh former Astana rider Maxat Ayazbayev, is being looked for by police after being accused of raping a minor at a training camp. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/...
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Passport seized, LOC issued: Manhunt for Kazakh cycling coach for raping minor at NCOE Patiala
A 34-year-old foreign coach attached to the Indian cycling squad has been booked under Pocso Act for allegedly raping a minor cyclist at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Patiala.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Monster ride from Amirail
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Refugee team’s Amir Ansari is in this early move at the World Championships. It was a privilege to interview him a couple of years ago. He’s an inspiring man. www.cyclingweekly.com/news/they-mi...
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'We see war everywhere, people are losing their dreams': Olympic cyclist who fled Afghanistan aims to inspire hope
Aged just 16, Amir Ansari fled his home and embarked on a 3,000-mile journey in search of safety. Eight years on, he’s about to become an Olympian. Dan Challis hears his story
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Refugee team’s Amir Ansari is in this early move at the World Championships. It was a privilege to interview him a couple of years ago. He’s an inspiring man. www.cyclingweekly.com/news/they-mi...
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'We see war everywhere, people are losing their dreams': Olympic cyclist who fled Afghanistan aims to inspire hope
Aged just 16, Amir Ansari fled his home and embarked on a 3,000-mile journey in search of safety. Eight years on, he’s about to become an Olympian. Dan Challis hears his story
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Elite Women: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio 🇿🇦 Have to shout out African women’s cycling’s greatest pioneer, racing her final road race ever. She has been training hard, can AMP put on one final show?
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Elite Women: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio 🇿🇦 Have to shout out African women’s cycling’s greatest pioneer, racing her final road race ever. She has been training hard, can AMP put on one final show?
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Examining the legacy of the Kigali Worlds 12 months on. Includes comment from the new Rwandan Federation president, who wants to see a dozen or more UCI races created in Rwanda over the next few years. Lots more in my full story for @cyclingnews.com www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
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One year later, what is the lasting impact of the Kigali World Championships?
The Worlds in Rwanda were a starting point for the growth of professional cycling in Africa and beyond, but the UCI's mission to globalise the sport still faces road blocks, Dan Challis reports
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Tilda @matildaprice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We've had lots of @globalpeloton.bsky.social on CN this week, which is always a pleasure. Here's his latest:
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One year later, what is the lasting impact of the Kigali World Championships?
The Worlds in Rwanda were a starting point for the growth of professional cycling in Africa and beyond, but the UCI's mission to globalise the sport still faces road blocks, Dan Challis reports
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thanks Tilda!
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Junior Women: Zara Sofia Lamprea 🇨🇴 Beware the stacked Colombian team; full of talent, but not European experience. This is going to be an open and unpredictable race and Lamprea, or one of the others, could be the surprise package, just like Tsige Kahsay Kiros last year.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Under-23 Men: Henrique Bravo 🇧🇷 Bravo is at a disadvantage as a solo rider, but he has been among the best under-23 climbers this season. He's on great form and could become Brazil's first Road Worlds medallist.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Certainly did.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My explainer on why the UCI jumped at the opportunity to host the 2032 Worlds in Pune 🇮🇳
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Junior Men: Emilio Rodriguez 🇲🇽 Following in the footsteps of Isaac del Toro, Rodriguez is part of the A.R.Monex team and has won multiple races in Italy this year. Had a decent TT result. Could get a top-5 here on a good day. Part of a strong Mexican team.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Under-23 Women: Juliana Londoño 🇨🇴 Underrated talent racing for Picnic-PostNL. Showed great form at the Tour of Britain attacking multiple times. She's a contender for the top-10, maybe higher.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I'll pick out one of my choices from this piece for each road race over the next few days on this thread. (Go read the full thing for more).
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Very kind Lukas, thanks you!
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dug out my scouting glasses to find some hidden gems to watch out for from around the global in the World Championships road races. Here are my global riders to watch @escapecollective.bsky.social escapecollective.com/global-rider...
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Global riders to watch at the World Championship road races
Cycling talents are hidden in all corners of the globe. The World Championships are an annual opportunity for them to step into the spotlight.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My explainer on why the UCI jumped at the opportunity to host the 2032 Worlds in Pune 🇮🇳
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's confirmed. 2032 UCI Road Worlds in Pune, India. A huge moment. The 2034 Worlds have also been awarded today to Groningen-Drenthe.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dug out my scouting glasses to find some hidden gems to watch out for from around the global in the World Championships road races. Here are my global riders to watch @escapecollective.bsky.social escapecollective.com/global-rider...
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Global riders to watch at the World Championship road races
Cycling talents are hidden in all corners of the globe. The World Championships are an annual opportunity for them to step into the spotlight.
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Jose Been @josebeentv.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Several teams (see article) have backed out of Tour of Chongming Island (WWT) after the UCI decided to remove mandatory participation for the event in China following the Guanxi cancellation. www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/... Scoop by @globalpeloton.bsky.social
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Five teams pull out of Tour of Chongming Island as UCI removes mandatory participation following Tour of Guangxi cancellation
Organisers looking for other teams to make up the numbers as teams as questions are raised over costs
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More instability for the season-ending WorldTour races in China as five teams withdraw from the Tour of Chonming Island Follows the cancellation of the Tour of Guangxi Women, with the future of the men's race in doubt Exclusive story for @cyclingnews.com www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
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Five teams pull out of Tour of Chongming Island as UCI removes mandatory participation following Tour of Guangxi cancellation
Organisers looking for other teams to make up the numbers as teams as questions are raised over costs
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In the latest Global Peloton newsletter: 🇮🇳 Pune expected to host 2032 Road Worlds, announcement this week 🇨🇳 Chonming Island loses 'mandatory participation' 🇹🇹 My interview with Teniel Campbell plus a returning Colombian race, the Asian Games and more globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews2209...
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#GPNews2209 - India expected to be announced as 2032 Road Worlds hosts this week
+ 2026 Worlds in Montréal, Teniel Campbell is back, change for the Tour of Chonming Island plus more news, stories and results from around the world
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In the latest Global Peloton newsletter: 🇮🇳 Pune expected to host 2032 Road Worlds, announcement this week 🇨🇳 Chonming Island loses 'mandatory participation' 🇹🇹 My interview with Teniel Campbell plus a returning Colombian race, the Asian Games and more globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews2209...
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#GPNews2209 - India expected to be announced as 2032 Road Worlds hosts this week
+ 2026 Worlds in Montréal, Teniel Campbell is back, change for the Tour of Chonming Island plus more news, stories and results from around the world
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
60% of the world's population live in Asia. And yet, there are very few Asian cyclists racing at professional level. I scouted six up-and-coming Asian talents to watch out for over the coming years escapecollective.com/asias-emergi...
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Asia's emerging talents you should know about
Six riders who could become the continent's next break-out stars
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The 2026 women's Tour of Guangxi has been cancelled, and the men's race is in trouble too amid drastic spending cuts which could have even wider implications for cycling in China. Full story on @escapecollective.bsky.social escapecollective.com/tour-of-guan...
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Tour of Guangxi future in doubt as women’s race cancelled for 2026
A local government debt crisis across China is forcing severe spending cuts, and the Tour of Guangxi could be on the chopping block
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
After disappearing from the WorldTour at the end of 2024, Teniel Campbell is back - and the peloton is better for it. My interview with Campbell on her difficult few years, racing the track and Olympic dreams 👇 🇹🇹 @escapecollective.bsky.social escapecollective.com/teniel-campb...
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Teniel Campbell is back - and she's taking aim at the 2028 Olympics
The Trinidadian speaks openly about her difficult exit from the WorldTour, Olympic dreams, and balancing road with track
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Koch finished strongly. She took 16 seconds out of Kerbaol in the final 10km, so she's definitely still in this. Three-way fight between Backstedt, Reusser and Koch.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Unavoidable it appears.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
An example: Chinese rider Hao Zhang, who was 18th in the elite women's time-trial last year, finished 2nd at the Asian Games TT earlier today. Fariba Hashimi and Yanina Kuskova also in Japan, while the women's title was won by Kazakh Rinata Sultanova (UAE dev) Alexey Lutsenko won the men's TT
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Several Asian nations are entirely absent from the Montréal Worlds. Others have sent their B team.
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I realise not many people will care about this, but you may notice a lack of or an underperformance from Asian nations during the Worlds. That's because there is a clash with the Asian Games which are currently taking place in Nagoya, Japan. It's a much bigger event than the UCI Worlds.
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Chrissy Marshall-Bell @cmbreports.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is big: India is expected to be awarded hosting rights to the 2032 Road World Championships. Vote to be held next Weds, UCI chiefa strongly favour India. Good news for cycling's worldwide development but question marks over transparency and voting process. www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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India poised to win race to host 2032 Cycling Road World Championships
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cool story!
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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My in-depth interview with Kate Courtney on the eve of her WorldTour debut. We spoke about dealing with change, learning the road and racing with a purpose. @cyclingnews.com www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
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'No unrealistic expectations or unnecessary limitations' - Kate Courtney is diving head-first into the unknown
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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Cyclingnews @cyclingnews.com · 16/09/2026
'No unrealistic expectations or unnecessary limitations' - Kate Courtney is diving head-first into the unknown www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
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