Dani Ostanek
Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.
Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.
Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix – 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.
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Under-23 rider tests positive for CERA in sample taken before UCI Road World Championships
By Dani Ostanek published
News Czech rider Daniel Vysočan returned out-of-competition positive test two days before Worlds
Niels Albert: 'One day Thibau Nys will go in the direction' of Van der Poel and Van Aert
By Dani Ostanek published
News Two-time world champion says new European champion has the capability to get close to the level of the two superstars
Anja Grossman in tears as she dedicates European cyclocross win to Muriel Furrer
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I rode today and every day for my friend Muriel who passed away a few weeks ago' said Swiss junior
Koppenbergcross: Fem van Empel soloes to victory ahead of Lucinda Brand
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Italian Sara Casasola takes third behind Dutch duo
Ineos Grenadiers complete 2025 roster with Lucas Hamilton signing
By Dani Ostanek published
News Sixth incoming transfer of the off-season brings Ineos squad to 30 riders
2025 Tour de France set to feature over 3,000km of transfers
By Dani Ostanek published
News Velowire calculations estimate transfers between stages as a record high in modern Tour history
Who will win the 2025 Tour de France? Route reveal indicates first rankings
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis No surprises as Tadej Pogačar heads up the Cyclingnews list of favourites for success next summer
Remco Evenepoel sees 'chance to take the yellow jersey' early in 2025 Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian taking aim at stage 5 time trial on 'a very special route'
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