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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Laurens Sweeck celebrates Exact Cross Essen victory ahead of Niels Vandeputte

Exact Cross Essen: Laurens Sweeck edges out Niels Vandeputte in close finish

By Dani Ostanek published

Results Jens Adams rounds out podium ahead of Lander Loockx

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Marion Norbert Riberolle soloed to victory at the Exact Cross in Essen

Exact Cross Essen: Marion Norbert Riberolle scores solo victory

By Dani Ostanek published

Results Sara Casasola and Laura Verdonschot round out podium

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Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) at the Kermiscross in Ardooie

Eli Iserbyt handed three-race ban for stomp on Ryan Kamp's bike

By Dani Ostanek published

News Belgian will miss this weekend's racing and receive a 2,500CHF fine for his actions at Exact Cross Beringen

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Wout van Aert soloes to the top of Mont Ventoux during his stage-winning effort at the 2021 Tour de France

Mont Ventoux, Col de la Loze and La Plagne likely to feature in final week of 2025 Tour de France

By Dani Ostanek published

News Next July's route takes shape ahead of full unveiling on October 29

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Chris Froome in action at the 2024 Tour of Guangxi

Chris Froome: 'Realistically I'm not looking for victories myself' in 2025

By Dani Ostanek published

News Briton looks ahead to final year of Israel-Premier Tech contract at the Tour of Guangxi

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Lenny Martinez at the 2024 Tour de Suisse

Lenny Martinez states future goal of winning Tour de France ahead of Bahrain move

By Dani Ostanek published

News 'To beat Tadej Pogačar, you have to put all the chances on your side' says 21-year-old Frenchman

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Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig is waving goodbye to FDJ-Suez at the end of the current season

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig switches FDJ-Suez for Canyon-Sram for 2025

By Dani Ostanek published

News Danish racer signs on a two-year deal after five seasons at FDJ

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BORGOMANERO ITALY OCTOBER 10 Neilson Powless of The United States and Team EF Education EasyPost attacks in the breakaway during the 108th Gran Piemonte 2024 a 182km one day race from Valdengo to Borgomanero on October 10 2024 in Borgomanero Italy Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images

Neilson Powless wins Gran Piemonte with striking solo attack

By Dani Ostanek published

Race results 42km solo attack delivered Powless to victory while Strong beat Aranburu in sprint for second

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Mark Cavendish will wave goodbye to the professional peloton in Singapore on November 10

Mark Cavendish to bow out from professional racing at the Singapore Criterium

By Dani Ostanek published

News Record-breaking Tour de France stage winner will take on final pro race on November 10

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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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