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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Astana announce 12th new rider for 2025 as Fausto Masnada joins new-look Chinese-backed team
By Dani Ostanek published
News Italian climber signs a one-year deal to help team in its battle to retain WorldTour status
Belgian super-talent Jarno Widar set to stay at Lotto for 2025 despite interest from 10 WorldTour teams
By Dani Ostanek published
News Pursued by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, among others, 18-year-old Giro Next Gen winner targets Worlds, Tour de l'Avenir in 2025
'Hopefully many lives could be saved' by my cancer diagnosis, says Chris Hoy
By Dani Ostanek published
News NHS England reports a 672% increase in visits to prostate cancer symptoms website following Hoy's announcement
How to watch the 2025 Tour de France route presentation
By Dani Ostanek published
News Find out all the details of the courses for the men's race and the Tour de France Femmes live on October 29
'I hit rock bottom' – Florian Sénéchal reveals mental struggles during 2024 season
By Dani Ostanek published
News Frenchman suffered confidence issues, the death of a family member and burnout during his first year at Arkéa-B&B Hotels
Rémi Cavagna quits Movistar for Groupama-FDJ after difficult year with Spanish team
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I tried in Spain, but it did not work. That's life' - Frenchman signs two-year deal and targets a return to Grand Tours
Marlen Reusser switches SD Worx for Movistar
By Dani Ostanek published
News Swiss rider signs for Spanish squad on a three-year deal
40 wins later – Tadej Pogačar and Lotte Kopecky dominate end-of-season UCI world rankings
By Dani Ostanek published
News World champions beat Demi Vollering and Remco Evenepoel to the top of the final 2024 standings
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