Dani Ostanek
Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur. She writes and edits at Cyclingnews as well as running newsletter, social media, and how to watch campaigns.
Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel, and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.
Season highlights from 2024 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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Paris-Nice: João Almeida snatches stage 4 summit finish victory from Jonas Vingegaard after stop-start day of racing
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Dane takes race lead from teammate Jorgenson but loses out on the stage win to Portuguese rider in final 50 metres

Julie De Wilde charges ahead of Sofia Bertizzolo for victory at GP Oetingen
By Dani Ostanek, Jackie Tyson published
Results Chiara Consonni takes third in tight bunch sprint in 1.Pro race

Who is the actual Danish time trial champion? UCI deliberation means Skjelmose wears champion's kit despite Price-Pejtersen being declared winner by federation
By Dani Ostanek published
News Originally disqualified, Johan Price-Pejtersen was reinstated as champion by Danish federation in January, but final decision lies with UCI Disciplinary Commission

'In the end, we are human, no?' - Alberto Bettiol tells the story behind Jered Gruber's Strade Bianche crash photograph
By Dani Ostanek, Stephen Farrand published
News Italian champion ended his race to help injured teammate Christian Scaroni

'I'm on the front foot now' – Bradley Wiggins on road to recovery following bankruptcy
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'The people who are responsible are paying a heavy price for it' Wiggins says at event, An Evening with Bradley Wiggins

Tirreno-Adriatico: Filippo Ganna seizes stage 1 time trial victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Italian specialist beats Juan Ayuso in opening TT to claim opening race lead

Dust, drama, and domination in Strade Bianche 2025 - Gallery
By Dani Ostanek published
The best photos of the day as Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering soar to victory in Siena

Luca Colnaghi suffers multiple injuries after attack by two motorcyclists
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I hope the authorities will do their duty' – Italian left with dislocated shoulder and rib microfracture after assault during training ride

How to watch Strade Bianche 2025 – Live streams, TV channels for spectacular gravel Classic
By Dani Ostanek published
News The 2025 Classics continue in Italy on Saturday March 8 with a spectacular race on gravel – here are all the details on how to watch Strade Bianche online, on TV, and from anywhere.
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