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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UAE Tour: Tadej Pogačar crushes GC opposition to take Jebel Jais stage 3 summit finish victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Pogačar takes 89th career win ahead of Oscar Onley and Felix Gall

Jonas Vingegaard 'not searching for answers' at Volta ao Algarve after six-month racing break
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dane looking forward to 'try something new' in Portugal after previously starting seasons in rainy O Gran Camiño

UAE Tour: Josh Tarling wins stage 2 time trial
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Briton wins, takes red jersey as Stefan Bissegger and Tadej Pogačar round out podium

'It’s not been a bad run eh?' – Geraint Thomas announces retirement at end of 2025
By Dani Ostanek published
News Welshman is set to draw the curtain on a storied and successful 19-year career at the Tour of Britain

Tour de la Provence: Sam Bennett speeds to first victory of 2025 on stage 1
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Irishman beats Kubiš and Renard to the finish to take opening leader's jersey of the race

Tour of Oman: Olav Kooij snatches second sprint win on stage 4
By Dani Ostanek published
Results David Gaudu remains in overall control with one day to go

Netflix's Tour de France: Unchained cancelled
By Dani Ostanek published
News Documentary series draws to a close with season based on 2024 Tour de France, set to be aired later this year
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