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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Chris Hoy announces terminal cancer diagnosis
By Dani Ostanek published
News Six-time Olympic track champion says doctors have given him two to four years to live
Exact Cross Essen: Laurens Sweeck edges out Niels Vandeputte in close finish
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Jens Adams rounds out podium ahead of Lander Loockx
Exact Cross Essen: Marion Norbert Riberolle scores solo victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Sara Casasola and Laura Verdonschot round out podium
Eli Iserbyt handed three-race ban for stomp on Ryan Kamp's bike
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian will miss this weekend's racing and receive a 2,500CHF fine for his actions at Exact Cross Beringen
Mont Ventoux, Col de la Loze and La Plagne likely to feature in final week of 2025 Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Next July's route takes shape ahead of full unveiling on October 29
Chris Froome: 'Realistically I'm not looking for victories myself' in 2025
By Dani Ostanek published
News Briton looks ahead to final year of Israel-Premier Tech contract at the Tour of Guangxi
Lenny Martinez states future goal of winning Tour de France ahead of Bahrain move
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'To beat Tadej Pogačar, you have to put all the chances on your side' says 21-year-old Frenchman
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig switches FDJ-Suez for Canyon-Sram for 2025
By Dani Ostanek published
News Danish racer signs on a two-year deal after five seasons at FDJ
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