Dani Ostanek

Dani Ostanek

Senior News Writer

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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Riders of the Q36.5 ProTeam at the 2024 GP de Wallonie

'African cycling has not arrived, it is leaving' - Q36.5 set to close its Continental team

By Dani Ostanek published

News Q36.5 Conti team manager Kevin Campbell explains closure of development squad in open letter as focus moves to ProTeam

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Human Powered Health riders Audrey Cordon-Ragot and Alice Wood at the 2023 Tour de France Femmes

Cordon-Ragot and Wood wave goodbye to pro racing at Simac Ladies Tour

By Dani Ostanek published

News Human Powered Health pair take on final race before retirement in the Netherlands

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Lotte Kopecky will be back in action on the track in Denmark to defend her two world titles

Lotte Kopecky, Josh Tarling and Katie Archibald among latest stars confirmed for Track Worlds

By Dani Ostanek published

News 'I'm just looking forward to being part of a squad and competing again' Archibald says following freak injury which saw her miss Paris Olympics

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Tadej Pogačar is back to defend his title at Il Lombardia, this time as world champion

How to watch Il Lombardia 2024

By Dani Ostanek published

How to watch Watch all the action from the final Monument of the season as Tadej Pogačar attempts four wins in a row

How to watch
Jasper Stuyven leads the chase of Mathieu van der Poel

Stuyven accuses Belgian teammates of riding in support of Mathieu van der Poel at Gravel Worlds

By Dani Ostanek published

News 'It was very clear that all the guys from Alpecin were here to help him'

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Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar from rounding out his historic season with a fourth Il Lombardia win in a row?

The road to Il Lombardia: a complete guide to the 2024 Italian Autumn Classics

By Dani Ostanek published

Analysis The route information, start lists, and contenders for the week of races from the Giro dell'Emilia to Il Lombardia

Analysis
Brandon McNulty wins stage 3 of the CRO Race

CRO Race stage 3: Brandon McNulty makes long-distance solo move to victory and overall lead

By Dani Ostanek last updated

Results 51-kilometre break nets UAE Team Emirates racer double success

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Mark Cavendish is set to take on more races during the remainder of the 2024 season

'I've still got races this year' – Mark Cavendish confirms 2024 Tour de France not final event of career

By Dani Ostanek published

News Sprinter receives knighthood from Prince William – 'not something I could ever have dreamed of'

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Taco van der Hoorn won the Elfstedenrace

Elfstedenrace: Taco van der Hoorn wins from day-long breakaway

By Dani Ostanek published

Results Dutchman beats Krijnsen and Laporte to take first win after long-term concussion layoff

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Arvid De Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling), pictured here at the GP Fourmies, won stage 4 at the Tour de Langkawi

Le Tour de Langkawi: De Kleijn sprints to victory on stage 4

By Dani Ostanek published

Results Dutchman beats Malucelli and Peñalver to the line as breakaway caught just 300 metres from the finish

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