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, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur. They write and edit 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. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel, and their 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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Q36.5 aiming for Grand Tour debut at Giro d'Italia, says Doug Ryder
By Dani Ostanek published
News Swiss squad also targeting Vuelta start and Tom Pidcock GC bid in Spain
Toon Aerts wins Cyclocross Otegem in closing sprint
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Belgian beats Laurens Sweeck and Joran Wyseure to victory
Sanne Cant takes solo victory at Cyclocross Otegem
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Belgian beats Aniek van Alphen and Marion Norbert Riberolle to the win
'What happened with me was business, it was nothing personal' - Tom Pidcock moves on after Ineos departure
By Dani Ostanek published
News Briton expands on split from former team, adding that he was sure of Q36.5 move 'from the first meeting'
French national champion renews contract with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale through 2027
By Dani Ostanek published
News 24-year-old Paul Lapeira stays with French squad after breakthrough season which included five victories
Retiring or switching teams? Caleb Ewan not listed on Jayco-AlUla 2025 roster
By Dani Ostanek published
News Australian missing from Jayco's lineup page as team manager declines to comment
Benoît Cosnefroy suffers delayed start to 2025 season due to knee surgery
By Dani Ostanek published
News Frenchman to undergo procedure next week and will be off the bike for a month as a result
E3 Saxo Classic extends title sponsorship deal through 2027
By Dani Ostanek published
News Cobbled race is one of few top-level spring Classics still independently run
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