Dan Challis
globalpeloton.bsky.social
Dan Challis
@globalpeloton.bsky.social
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Cycling journalist. Runner. Optimist. Englishman living in Scotland. Domestique creator.

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Team Amani launches women's UCI team with the aim of racing Tour de France Femmes by 2028

Team will be the first ever African women's UCI team, featuring riders from Ethiopia and Rwanda

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Team Amani launches women's UCI team with the aim of racing Tour de France Femmes by 2028
Team will be the first ever African women's UCI team, featuring riders from Ethiopia and Rwanda
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
- Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on board as mentor/ambassador
- Team to be Ethiopian registered, with riders from Rwanda and Ethiopia
- Will begin racing in Europe from spring 2026
- Major sponsors involved
- Official launch at Rouleur Live

This is big for African cycling.
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Team Amani launches women's UCI team with the aim of racing Tour de France Femmes by 2028

Team will be the first ever African women's UCI team, featuring riders from Ethiopia and Rwanda

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-amani...
Team Amani launches women's UCI team with the aim of racing Tour de France Femmes by 2028
Team will be the first ever African women's UCI team, featuring riders from Ethiopia and Rwanda
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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For riders who find themselves out of contract, racing China is becoming a more and more attractive prospect.

I spoke to Alexander Salby, who moved to China this season after two years at pro level

'I wasn’t really ready to stop cycling' 🇨🇳

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'It's a viable option' - Alexander Salby on his move from pro level to racing in China
Danish sprinter took 11 UCI wins in 2025 in a year that saw him re-find cycling joy in the least expected place
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
And another pro heading to China.

Li Ning Star have just announced the signing of Calum Johnston from Caja Rural
For riders who find themselves out of contract, racing China is becoming a more and more attractive prospect.

I spoke to Alexander Salby, who moved to China this season after two years at pro level

'I wasn’t really ready to stop cycling' 🇨🇳

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/its-a-viab...
'It's a viable option' - Alexander Salby on his move from pro level to racing in China
Danish sprinter took 11 UCI wins in 2025 in a year that saw him re-find cycling joy in the least expected place
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
There is a growing trend of professional level riders without contracts finding a way to continue their careers in China and other parts of Asia.

There, they find good pay, competitive racing and for Danish sprinter Alexander Salby, a way to re-find joy in cycling.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
For riders who find themselves out of contract, racing China is becoming a more and more attractive prospect.

I spoke to Alexander Salby, who moved to China this season after two years at pro level

'I wasn’t really ready to stop cycling' 🇨🇳

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/its-a-viab...
'It's a viable option' - Alexander Salby on his move from pro level to racing in China
Danish sprinter took 11 UCI wins in 2025 in a year that saw him re-find cycling joy in the least expected place
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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These five riders hugely impressed but went under the radar in 2025

🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹

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5 under the radar breakthrough riders from the 2025 season
These riders from around the world took big step-ups this year and promise to get even better in 2026
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🚨🇲🇽 Said Cisneros, who races for the same devo team as Isaac Del Toro did (A.R Monex), has signed for Soudal-QuickStep Devo team for 2026. Soon to be announced.
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
These five riders hugely impressed but went under the radar in 2025

🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
5 under the radar breakthrough riders from the 2025 season
These riders from around the world took big step-ups this year and promise to get even better in 2026
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
In the latest free Global Peloton newsletter:

🔄 Transfer update
🇲🇽🇬🇹 The 2026 season officially begins
🇨🇴 Tour Colombia cancelled again
➕ More news, stories and results from around the world

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0411...
#GPNews04/11 - Transfer update, shock wins for Del Toro, the 2026 season begins in Guatemala
+ more stories, news and results from the international peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Had a refreshingly open conversation with Sarah Roy as she bows out of the professional peloton.

Despite becoming one of the most respected riders in the bunch over the last 13 years, she admits that she didn't achieve everything she wanted to.

www.cyclingnews.com/features/i-d...
'I don’t feel satisfied' – Sarah Roy closes her 13-year career with unreached dreams but plenty to reflect on
Thirty-nine-year-old speaks to Cyclingnews about missing out on Classics glory, how much the sport has changed throughout her career, and post-career hiking plans
www.cyclingnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Oier Lazkano provisionally suspended for Biological Passport abnormalities

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UCI Statement on Oier Lazkano Lopez
www.uci.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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I understand there's a Zoom meeting with all Jayco-AlUla riders (men, women and U23) at 16:00 CET. Announcement will follow later. At the moment no word if Gerry Ryan has provided the bank guarantee. Riders were not aware that he hadn't until @escapecollective.bsky.social broke the news on Monday.
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A detailed look-back at Kim Le Court-Pienaar's historic season 🇲🇺

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How Kim Le Court-Pienaar reached cycling's elite level in 2025
Looking back at the Mauritian's year in which she became the first African to win a monument and wear yellow at the Tour de France Femmes
globalpeloton.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Really enjoy doing these Introducing interviews, and I can’t think of many African juniors who have had better results in Europe in their first year than Tristan Hardy

As part of Global Peloton’s mission to highlight the sport beyond its traditional heartlands, these pieces are always free to read.
Introducing Mauritian junior talent Tristan Hardy 🇲🇺

This guy is one to watch. We spoke about:

- Moving 9,000km away from family to chase his dream
- Finishing 4th at GP Plouay and his strong season
- Being inspired by Kim Le Court-Pienaar

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🇲🇺 Introducing Tristan Hardy: Mauritian junior making waves in Europe
Global Peloton speaks to Mauritian teenager who finished 4th at junior Plouay, capping off an impressive first season at junior level.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Introducing Mauritian junior talent Tristan Hardy 🇲🇺

This guy is one to watch. We spoke about:

- Moving 9,000km away from family to chase his dream
- Finishing 4th at GP Plouay and his strong season
- Being inspired by Kim Le Court-Pienaar

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/introducin...
🇲🇺 Introducing Tristan Hardy: Mauritian junior making waves in Europe
Global Peloton speaks to Mauritian teenager who finished 4th at junior Plouay, capping off an impressive first season at junior level.
globalpeloton.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
What a weekend for Mexican cycling 🇲🇽

First official road national championships in years after new federation formed.

And now Yareli Acevedo Mendoza is the World Champion in the points race
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Latest global transfer update with information on 21 riders

🇪🇹🇪🇷🇿🇦🇲🇳🇬🇹🇯🇵🇦🇪🇦🇷🇨🇱🇹🇼🇦🇫🇵🇷🇨🇷🇨🇴🇺🇾

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Global transfer update - Where will Kiros, Girmay and others ride in 2026?
Info on 21 riders + a World Championships star has a choice to make
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October 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
As first reported on Global Peloton, Henok Mulubrhan has signed a two-year contract extension at XDS-Astana 🇪🇷

Also, young Mexican sprinter Cesar Macias has signed a two-year contract with Burgos-Burpellet-BH 🇲🇽
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Latest global transfer update with information on 21 riders

🇪🇹🇪🇷🇿🇦🇲🇳🇬🇹🇯🇵🇦🇪🇦🇷🇨🇱🇹🇼🇦🇫🇵🇷🇨🇷🇨🇴🇺🇾

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Global transfer update - Where will Kiros, Girmay and others ride in 2026?
Info on 21 riders + a World Championships star has a choice to make
globalpeloton.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Here's the latest free Global Peloton newsletter:

🇨🇳 Guangxi and Chonming Island
🇿🇦 Meintjes and Gibbons reflect on retirement
🇨🇷🇨🇴🇦🇷 Latest transfer news

+ more news, stories and results from around the world

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews2110...
#GPNews21/10 - Guangxi, transfers and retirements
+ more stories, news and results from the international peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Here's the latest free Global Peloton newsletter:

🇨🇳 Guangxi and Chonming Island
🇿🇦 Meintjes and Gibbons reflect on retirement
🇨🇷🇨🇴🇦🇷 Latest transfer news

+ more news, stories and results from around the world

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews2110...
#GPNews21/10 - Guangxi, transfers and retirements
+ more stories, news and results from the international peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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And the last category of the #DomestiqueAwards 🏆:

"Best Domestique" of 2025, hosted by @globalpeloton.bsky.social

Two names who might get a nomination:
🚴‍♂️🇧🇪 Victor Campenaerts
🚴‍♀️🇧🇪 Justine Ghekiere

Who is your pick? 👇
October 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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16 wins and a first Grand Tour podium. In 2025, Isaac del Toro emerged among the elite of professional cycling.

Here's a look-back at an incredible season, and what it might mean for the future 🇲🇽

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Isaac del Toro's magical 2025 season
Looking back at the Mexican star's year which included 16 wins and a first Grand Tour podium
globalpeloton.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM