Dani Ostanek

Senior News Writer

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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Richie Porte and Matthew Holmes battle up Willunga Hill at the 2020 Tour Down Under

Willunga Hill – The history of the Tour Down Under's most iconic climb

By Simone Giuliani, Dani Ostanek last updated

Feature From Porte's domination to Gigante's rise, a comprehensive look back at the battles up Australian cycling's famous hill

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Ilkhan Dostiyev on the final podium after finishing second at the 2024 Tour du Rwanda

Astana Development Team rider handed four-year ban for CERA positives

By Dani Ostanek published

News Kazakhstani youngster Ilhan Dostiyev was caught by two tests as he finished second at Giro della Valle d'Aosta and won the Turul Romaniei

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Tom Pidcock and Matteo Badilatti leading the 2025 Q36.5 squad on a training ride in Spain last week

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

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Toon Aerts took the win in Otegem

Toon Aerts wins Cyclocross Otegem in closing sprint

By Dani Ostanek published

Results Belgian beats Laurens Sweeck and Joran Wyseure to victory

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Sanne Cant celebrates a solo victory at Cyclocross Otegem on Monday

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

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Tom Pidcock riding with his new Q36.5 teammates at the squad's pre-season training camp in Spain

'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'

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French champion Paul Lapeira won five races in 2024, including a stage of Itzulia Basque Country

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

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Caleb Ewan in Jayco-AlUla colours at the 2024 Tour Down Under

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

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Benoît Cosnefroy will be out of action to start 2025 due to knee surgery

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

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Mathieu van der Poel launches and attack on the way to victory during the 2024 E3 Saxo Classic

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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