Dan Challis
Dan is a freelance cycling journalist and has written for Cyclingnews since 2023 alongside other work with Cycling Weekly, Rouleur and The Herald Scotland. Dan focuses much of his work on professional cycling beyond its traditional European heartlands and writes a regular Substack called Global Peloton.
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Lucinda Brand dominates women's Dublin UCI Cyclocross World Cup
By Dan Challis published
Race Report Van Empel falters on her way to second as Backstedt claims third

Despite flooding, the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana will go ahead in 2025
By Dan Challis published
News Race to take place as planned February 5-9, route changed due to flood damage

‘It's the time to win’ - Filippo Ganna takes aim at a monument victory in 2025
By Dan Challis published
News Italian taking on the 'phenomena' at Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix, talks new coach and returning to the track

'To win the Tour de France, that is the main goal' - Ferrand-Prévot aims high as she returns to the road with Visma-Lease a Bike
By Dan Challis published
News Frenchwoman confirms participation in 2025 Tour de France Femmes

Ethnic diversity in pro cycling - Why is 95% of the WorldTour White?
By Dan Challis last updated
Cyclingnews explores the drivers behind cycling’s lack of diversity and what can be done to remove barriers for riders of colour

European Cyclocross Championships: Fem van Empel wins women's elite title in thrilling battle with Ceylin Alvarado
By Dan Challis published
Van Empel out-sprints her compatriot in a dramatic final lap as Brand takes third for a Dutch 1-2-3
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