Dani Ostanek

Dani Ostanek

Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining 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.

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. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season 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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The dash for the finish line on stage 3 of the Volta ao Algarve

As it happened: Wout van Aert blasts to debut 2024 win at Volta ao Algarve

By Daniel Ostanek last updated

Live Belgian beats Mayrhofer, Oliveira, Thijssen to the line in Taviraf

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ALTODAFOIA PORTUGAL FEBRUARY 15 Daniel Felipe Martinez of Colombia and Team BORA hansgrohe sprints at finish line to win ahead of Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick Step during the 50th Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta 2024 Stage 2 a 1719km stage from Lagoa to Alto da Foia 888m on February 15 2024 in Alto da Foia Portugal Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images

As it happened: Martinez out powers Evenepoel to win Volta ao Algarve stage 2

By Stephen Farrand, Daniel Ostanek last updated

Live 2023 winner takes race lead on first uphill finish at Alto da Fóia

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GANDIA SPAIN FEBRUARY 15 Elisa Balsamo of Italy and Team LidlTrek celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 8th Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana Femines 2024 Stage 1 a 113km stage from Tavernes De La Valldigna to Gandia on February 15 2024 in Gandia Spain Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images

Setmana Valenciana: Elisa Balsamo sprints to stage 1 victory

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Vos, Rüegg round out podium after peloton sweeps up late attacker Berteau in final kilometre

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Alpecin-Deceuninck unveil their 2024 kit

Alpecin-Deceuninck go double denim with new kit for 2024 season

By Daniel Ostanek published

News Belgian team's new look harks back to the Carrera Jeans kits of the 1990s

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LAGOS PORTUGAL FEBRUARY 14 Gerben Thijssen of Belgium and Team Intermarche Wanty C celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Marijn van den Berg of The Netherlands and Team EF Education EasyPost L during the 50th Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta 2024 Stage 1 a 2008km stage from Portimao to Lagos on February 14 2024 in Lagos Portugal Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images

As it happened: A hectic sprint opener at the Volta ao Algarve

By Daniel Ostanek last updated

Live Gerben Thijssen beats Marijn van den Berg to the line after a quiet 200km stage 1

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Geraint Thomas rides on in 2024

Geraint Thomas: 'It's as if it's junior or U23 racing. There's less respect'

By Laura Weislo, Daniel Ostanek published

News Welshman discusses his longevity and relationship with younger riders amid changes in pro cycling

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Egan Bernal celebrates upon finishing the 2024 Tour Colombia in fifth overall

'The numbers are growing bit by bit' – Egan Bernal continues his comeback at Tour Colombia

By Daniel Ostanek, Barry Ryan published

News Ineos Grenadiers star says 2024 Grand Tour plans are still changeable

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Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease A Bike) won the 2024 Clásica de Almería

Clásica de Almería: Olav Kooij opens 2024 account with sprint win

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Dutchman beats Moschetti and Trentin in dash to the line

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Tom Van Asbroeck (Israel-Premier Tech) won the final stage of the Tour de la Provence

Tour de la Provence: Pedersen secures overall as Van Asbroeck win final sprint

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Belgian beats Bennett and Hofstetter on crosswind-hit stage 3 in Arles

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Breakaway survivor Amber Kraak (FDJ-Suez) held off the sprinter's teams to win stage 4 of the UAE Tour Women

UAE Tour Women: Breakaway survivor Kraak holds off sprinters to win stage 4

By Daniel Ostanek, Lukas Knöfler published

Results Dutchwoman goes solo in final and hangs on to beat Wiebes on final day of the race, Kopecky wins overall

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