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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 1d

Time for the free Global Peloton newsletter, looking back on the last couple of weeks

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews710-...

#GPNews7/10 - Transfers, Langkawi and a new federation

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 1d

This from @iaintreloar.bsky.social is well worth your time

Escape Collective @escapecollective.bsky.social · 1d

After a glittering career, it's the end of an era for Alexander Kristoff.

In this exclusive interview, the Norwegian veteran and his wife, Maren, reflect on the passage of time, life in the pro-cycling bubble, and what’s coming next.

escapecollective.com/after-15-yea...

After 15 years and 98 wins, Alexander Kristoff is finally coming home

In an exclusive interview, the Norwegian veteran and his wife, Maren, reflect on the passage of time, life in the pro-cycling bubble, and what’s coming next.

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 1d

Time for the free Global Peloton newsletter, looking back on the last couple of weeks

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gpnews710-...

#GPNews7/10 - Transfers, Langkawi and a new federation

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 7d

Cycling photographer Gary Main shares his best shots from Kigali

(No paywall)

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gallery-rw...

📷 Gallery: Rwanda Worlds Road Races

Cycling photographer Gary Main shares his best shots from Kigali

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 8d

We've got transfer updates for 22 riders here 👇

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/global-cyc...

Global Cycling Transfers - Latest on Mulubrhan 🇪🇷 Kiros 🇪🇹 Silva 🇺🇾 Hashimi 🇦🇫 and more

Mulubrhan's 2026 team revealed + the latest situations for 22 riders

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 7d

Cycling photographer Gary Main shares his best shots from Kigali

(No paywall)

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/gallery-rw...

📷 Gallery: Rwanda Worlds Road Races

Cycling photographer Gary Main shares his best shots from Kigali

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 8d

We've got transfer updates for 22 riders here 👇

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/global-cyc...

Global Cycling Transfers - Latest on Mulubrhan 🇪🇷 Kiros 🇪🇹 Silva 🇺🇾 Hashimi 🇦🇫 and more

Mulubrhan's 2026 team revealed + the latest situations for 22 riders

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 9d

Looking back at an extraordinary week in Rwanda; the racing, the new talent and the wider context

No paywall on this one!

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/rwanda-ref...

Rwanda Reflections - Cycling is African

The first UCI road world championships in Africa was incredible, but had a shadow hanging over it

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 9d

Looking back at an extraordinary week in Rwanda; the racing, the new talent and the wider context

No paywall on this one!

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/rwanda-ref...

Rwanda Reflections - Cycling is African

The first UCI road world championships in Africa was incredible, but had a shadow hanging over it

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

Where and when could the next World Championships in Africa take place?

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/where-and-...

Where and when could the next World Championships in Africa take place?

Africa should get the Worlds again in the 2030s, but who could host it?

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 10d

Early breakaway legend Red Walters 🇬🇩(no paywall)

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/red-walter...

Red Walters Interview - Representing Grenada

24-year-old speaks to Global Peloton about what it means to represent Grenada, the progression of cycling in the Caribbean, taking his first UCI win and pro contract dreams.

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

Where and when could the next World Championships in Africa take place?

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/where-and-...

Where and when could the next World Championships in Africa take place?

Africa should get the Worlds again in the 2030s, but who could host it?

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

youtu.be/YsKwAX7635s?...

We need to talk about the Rwanda World Championships. | SC Clips

YouTube video by Escape Collective

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks, Anna. Hope it made things a bit clearer

Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

What a ride. Probably had the legs to win, but used her energy at the wrong moments.

Huge future for this rider.

Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

It’s the junior women’s road race. It’s Tsige time 🇪🇹

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/tour-de-la...

Tour de l'Avenir Femmes: The Ethiopian junior hanging with the best 🇪🇹

Tsige Kahsay Kiros is sitting in the top-20 of the GC with two stages left

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

It’s the junior women’s road race. It’s Tsige time 🇪🇹

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/tour-de-la...

Tour de l'Avenir Femmes: The Ethiopian junior hanging with the best 🇪🇹

Tsige Kahsay Kiros is sitting in the top-20 of the GC with two stages left

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

Just moved from the back of the peloton to the front and launched an attack which has shredded the peloton all on one climb…

Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

It’s the junior women’s road race. It’s Tsige time 🇪🇹

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/tour-de-la...

Tour de l'Avenir Femmes: The Ethiopian junior hanging with the best 🇪🇹

Tsige Kahsay Kiros is sitting in the top-20 of the GC with two stages left

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

It’s the junior women’s road race. It’s Tsige time 🇪🇹

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/tour-de-la...

Tour de l'Avenir Femmes: The Ethiopian junior hanging with the best 🇪🇹

Tsige Kahsay Kiros is sitting in the top-20 of the GC with two stages left

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

You forgot Tsige 🇪🇹

Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 11d

Made an appearance on the latest @escapecollective.bsky.social pod to talk about Rwanda, human rights and the UCI’s political neutrality

Go give it a listen - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

Juan's new home

Podcast Episode · Spin Cycle · 26/09/2025 · 1h

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 12d

Top stuff 👏

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Tilda @matildaprice.bsky.social · 12d

Quite a lot in this from me in Kigali this morning. Some the UCI/DP have said before, some they haven't, some fact-checking of some questionable statements

www.cyclingnews.com/news/sport-i...

'Sport is not a tool for sanction' – UCI not considering Israeli teams ban but unclear on steps to protect cycling from disruptive protests

UCI President David Lappartient set to meet with Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams during World Championships

www.cyclingnews.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 13d

Here's the latest on the road races at the Kigali World Championships + why Kagame's appearance at the UCI Congress was problematic and riders needing to be educated

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kigali-202...

Kigali 2025 - Onto the road races

+ Kagame speaks to the UCI congress and riders want to be educated about Rwanda

globalpeloton.substack.com

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 13d

Pleasure to be a guest on the @domestiquecycling.com pod to preview the Worlds road races.

Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · 13d

Get ready for the 🌈 Worlds road races this weekend!

Join the Domestique Cycling Podcast for a complete preview:

🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/13KL...
📺 youtu.be/5XEgdUl6VrA

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Dan Challis @globalpeloton.bsky.social · 13d

Here's the latest on the road races at the Kigali World Championships + why Kagame's appearance at the UCI Congress was problematic and riders needing to be educated

globalpeloton.substack.com/p/kigali-202...

Kigali 2025 - Onto the road races

+ Kagame speaks to the UCI congress and riders want to be educated about Rwanda

globalpeloton.substack.com

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