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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Thibau Nys in action at the UCI World Cup cyclocross in Antwerp

Thibau Nys hit from behind at Dublin World Cup cyclocross – Video

By Dani Ostanek published

News 'I don't think it's really something serious. But this is a big disappointment' says Belgian after chaotic crash at barriers

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Lucinda Brand and Fem van Empel will be among the cyclocross stars in action at the UCI World Cup in Dublin

How to watch the 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Dublin

By Dani Ostanek published

How to watch Watch stars including Van Empel, Nys, Brand and Iserbyt do battle at the second round of the series on Sunday, December 1

How to watch
Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) in the aftermath of his crash at the Dwars door Vlaanderen

Dwars door Vlaanderen removes Kanarieberg from 2025 route after Van Aert crash

By Dani Ostanek published

News The Kanarieberg climb and the fast approach are out of next year's race over safety concerns

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Maxim Van Gils has been linked with a move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe or Astana Qazaqstan for 2025

Maxim Van Gils and Lotto Dstny agree on contract termination

By Dani Ostanek published

News Belgian racer now free to sign with another team for 2025

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Jhonatan Restrepo celebrated victory on the final stage of the 2024 Tour Colombia in Bogota

Tour Colombia won't be run in 2025 due to economic difficulties

By Dani Ostanek published

News February race off the calendar after 66% budget cut from Colombian Ministry of Sport

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Denmark was triumphant in the junior men's road race at the 2023 Worlds in Glasgow as Albert Withen Philipsen won the rainbow jersey

Danish Cycling opts against taking junior and U23 riders to 2025 World Championships in Rwanda

By Dani Ostanek published

News Federation cites high costs and 'special preparations' to prepare for the high altitude as reasons for decision

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Junior women's world champion Cat Ferguson and U23 men's world champion Niklas Behrens are among our neo-pros to watch in 2025

Future stars of the WorldTour – The neo-pros to watch in 2025

By Dani Ostanek published

Analysis World champions, multi-disciplinarians and future stars of Grand Tours and Classics fill out list of young talent to watch

Analysis
Maxim Van Gils is heading for the exit at Lotto for 2025

Maxim Van Gils says ongoing talks to break Lotto contract are 'very positive'

By Dani Ostanek published

News Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe reportedly in pole position to sign Belgian with Astana also in the frame with improved offer

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Pelayo Sánchez celebrates winning stage 6 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia in Rapolano Terme

Movistar secures long-term talent as they extend contracts for five young riders to 2028

By Dani Ostanek published

News Spanish squad secures future of five riders, including Giro stage winner Sánchez and U23 world TT champion Romo

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SAINTPOURCAINSURSIOULE FRANCE JUNE 02 Joshua Tarling of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers crosses the finish line during the 76th Criterium du Dauphine 2024 Stage 1 a 1725km stage from SaintPourainsurSioule to SaintPourainsurSioule UCIWT on June 02 2024 in SaintPourainsurSioule France Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images

Josh Tarling: 'Things can only go up' at Ineos Grenadiers in 2025

By Dani Ostanek published

News 20-year-old calls the challenge of bringing British team back to the top 'exciting'

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