Dan Challis
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Cycling journalist. Runner. Optimist. Englishman living in Scotland. Domestique creator.
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Cycling journalist. Runner. Optimist. Englishman living in Scotland. Domestique creator.
#cyclingbluesky
Reposted by Dan Challis
🇲🇽 A.R Monex, the team that gave Isaac del Toro his start, is closing its men's under-23 team and women's elite team for 2026.
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
Team that found Isaac Del Toro, A.R Monex, to close under-23 programme and focus on junior and youth squads
'We were constrained to make this move', the team's co-founder Alejandro Rodriguez tells Global Peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🇲🇽 A.R Monex, the team that gave Isaac del Toro his start, is closing its men's under-23 team and women's elite team for 2026.
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
🇲🇽 A.R Monex, the team that gave Isaac del Toro his start, is closing its men's under-23 team and women's elite team for 2026.
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
Team that found Isaac Del Toro, A.R Monex, to close under-23 programme and focus on junior and youth squads
'We were constrained to make this move', the team's co-founder Alejandro Rodriguez tells Global Peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🇲🇽 A.R Monex, the team that gave Isaac del Toro his start, is closing its men's under-23 team and women's elite team for 2026.
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
They will now focus on their junior and youth programmes as they seek to find the next Mexican stars
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-that-...
Reposted by Dan Challis
Full report of everything that went down at the African Continental Championships in Kenya, with Merhawi Kudus and Hayley Preen taking out the elite titles.
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
Kudus and Preen claim African Continental titles as young talents shine in Kenya
Tsige Kahsay Kiros claims double victory in final junior races before her move to European racing
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Full report of everything that went down at the African Continental Championships in Kenya, with Merhawi Kudus and Hayley Preen taking out the elite titles.
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
Lots to look back on at the African Champs, including another big performance from Tsige Kahsay Kiros and some exciting new talents
Full report of everything that went down at the African Continental Championships in Kenya, with Merhawi Kudus and Hayley Preen taking out the elite titles.
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
Kudus and Preen claim African Continental titles as young talents shine in Kenya
Tsige Kahsay Kiros claims double victory in final junior races before her move to European racing
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Lots to look back on at the African Champs, including another big performance from Tsige Kahsay Kiros and some exciting new talents
Full report of everything that went down at the African Continental Championships in Kenya, with Merhawi Kudus and Hayley Preen taking out the elite titles.
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
Kudus and Preen claim African Continental titles as young talents shine in Kenya
Tsige Kahsay Kiros claims double victory in final junior races before her move to European racing
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Full report of everything that went down at the African Continental Championships in Kenya, with Merhawi Kudus and Hayley Preen taking out the elite titles.
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kudus-and-...
A very helpful piece unpacking the whos, whats and hows of NSN Cycling.
Still lots to be uncovered, like whether Sylvan Adams is still involved in some capacity and who is behind Stoneweg. Some things don't quite add up, like how NSN can afford to become the main sponsor.
Still lots to be uncovered, like whether Sylvan Adams is still involved in some capacity and who is behind Stoneweg. Some things don't quite add up, like how NSN can afford to become the main sponsor.
Israel-Premier Tech has been reborn with a new identity for 2026. In an Escape Collective roundtable, we try to answer some questions around that.
escapecollective.com/who-or-what-...
escapecollective.com/who-or-what-...
Who or what is NSN?
Israel-Premier Tech has been reborn with a new identity for 2026. In an Escape Collective roundtable, we try to answer some questions around that.
escapecollective.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
A very helpful piece unpacking the whos, whats and hows of NSN Cycling.
Still lots to be uncovered, like whether Sylvan Adams is still involved in some capacity and who is behind Stoneweg. Some things don't quite add up, like how NSN can afford to become the main sponsor.
Still lots to be uncovered, like whether Sylvan Adams is still involved in some capacity and who is behind Stoneweg. Some things don't quite add up, like how NSN can afford to become the main sponsor.
Reposted by Dan Challis
🇲🇽 News on the latest plans for staging a new major race in Mexico, but it won't be run by the organisers of the Canadian WorldTour races anytime soon
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
🇲🇽 No plans yet for major race in Mexico by Canadian organisers, but the Vuelta a Mexico could return
Mexican cycling is flying and the new national federation hope to capitalise
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🇲🇽 News on the latest plans for staging a new major race in Mexico, but it won't be run by the organisers of the Canadian WorldTour races anytime soon
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
🇲🇽 News on the latest plans for staging a new major race in Mexico, but it won't be run by the organisers of the Canadian WorldTour races anytime soon
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
🇲🇽 No plans yet for major race in Mexico by Canadian organisers, but the Vuelta a Mexico could return
Mexican cycling is flying and the new national federation hope to capitalise
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🇲🇽 News on the latest plans for staging a new major race in Mexico, but it won't be run by the organisers of the Canadian WorldTour races anytime soon
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/no-plans-y...
Reposted by Dan Challis
Biniam Girmay is returning to Europe this week and has a contract to sign.
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
#GPNews18/11 - Biniam Girmay's 'future is clear'
+ Rwanda explores WorldTour race, a transfer update, news and results from the international peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Biniam Girmay is returning to Europe this week and has a contract to sign.
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
🇪🇷 'His future is clear. There are many rumours, but he has a contract'
Girmay set to sign a contract for 2026 in the next few days
Girmay set to sign a contract for 2026 in the next few days
Biniam Girmay is returning to Europe this week and has a contract to sign.
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
#GPNews18/11 - Biniam Girmay's 'future is clear'
+ Rwanda explores WorldTour race, a transfer update, news and results from the international peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🇪🇷 'His future is clear. There are many rumours, but he has a contract'
Girmay set to sign a contract for 2026 in the next few days
Girmay set to sign a contract for 2026 in the next few days
Biniam Girmay is returning to Europe this week and has a contract to sign.
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
#GPNews18/11 - Biniam Girmay's 'future is clear'
+ Rwanda explores WorldTour race, a transfer update, news and results from the international peloton
globalpeloton.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Biniam Girmay is returning to Europe this week and has a contract to sign.
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
That and much more in the latest free Global Peloton newsletter
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews0811...
Cycling is becoming a more and more global sport.
I set out to identify a few nations emerging as influential forces (in more ways than one) at the elite levels. From Mexico's Del Toro boom, to China's growth at the grassroots and more.
@cyclingnews.com
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
I set out to identify a few nations emerging as influential forces (in more ways than one) at the elite levels. From Mexico's Del Toro boom, to China's growth at the grassroots and more.
@cyclingnews.com
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
Mexico, China, UAE – Which nation will become professional cycling's next superpower?
As cycling is becoming more global, Cyclingnews identifies four countries on the rise which have the potential to become a major force in the sport, speaking to insiders about the future of cycling in...
www.cyclingnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Cycling is becoming a more and more global sport.
I set out to identify a few nations emerging as influential forces (in more ways than one) at the elite levels. From Mexico's Del Toro boom, to China's growth at the grassroots and more.
@cyclingnews.com
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
I set out to identify a few nations emerging as influential forces (in more ways than one) at the elite levels. From Mexico's Del Toro boom, to China's growth at the grassroots and more.
@cyclingnews.com
www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
Just announced as reported.
Said Cisneros joins Soudal-QuickStep Devo team for 2026 🇲🇽
Said Cisneros joins Soudal-QuickStep Devo team for 2026 🇲🇽
🚨🇲🇽 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 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Just announced as reported.
Said Cisneros joins Soudal-QuickStep Devo team for 2026 🇲🇽
Said Cisneros joins Soudal-QuickStep Devo team for 2026 🇲🇽
Reposted by Dan Challis
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 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
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 will be the first ever African women's UCI team, featuring riders from Ethiopia and Rwanda
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-amani...
- 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.
- 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.
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 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 4:14 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.
- 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.
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 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
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 will be the first ever African women's UCI team, featuring riders from Ethiopia and Rwanda
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/team-amani...
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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' 🇨🇳
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/its-a-viab...
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
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...
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...
And another pro heading to China.
Li Ning Star have just announced the signing of Calum Johnston from Caja Rural
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...
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
And another pro heading to China.
Li Ning Star have just announced the signing of Calum Johnston from Caja Rural
Li Ning Star have just announced the signing of Calum Johnston from Caja Rural
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.
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
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.
There, they find good pay, competitive racing and for Danish sprinter Alexander Salby, a way to re-find joy in cycling.
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...
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
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...
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...
Reposted by Dan Challis
These five riders hugely impressed but went under the radar in 2025
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
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
These five riders hugely impressed but went under the radar in 2025
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
🚨🇲🇽 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
🚨🇲🇽 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.
These five riders hugely impressed but went under the radar in 2025
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
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
These five riders hugely impressed but went under the radar in 2025
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
🇲🇽 🇯🇵 🇪🇷 🇪🇹 🇬🇹
globalpeloton.substack.com/p/5-under-th...
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...
🔄 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
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...
🔄 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...
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...
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
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...
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...