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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Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) raised his arms in victory once again on his 2024 season debut

Figueira Champions Classic: Remco Evenepoel dominates with 53km solo ride

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Belgian untouchable on season debut as Braet and Velasco round out podium at 1:49 down

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Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) wins once again at the Tour de la Provence

Tour de la Provence: Mads Pedersen makes it three from three on stage 2

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Dane wins again to extend GC lead after winning sprint from select lead group

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Ben O'Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) won the Vuelta a Murcia with a solo attack

Vuelta a Murcia: Ben O'Connor takes victory with 12km solo attack

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Australian scores Decathlon AG2R's first win of 2024 as Tratnik and Wellens round out podium

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Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-ProTime) took the win on stage 3

UAE Tour Women: Lotte Kopecky takes Jebel Hafeet summit finish victory

By Lukas Knöfler, Daniel Ostanek published

Results Belgian reels in and passes Neve Bradbury for the win on stage 3, Garcia rounds out podium

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Caleb Ewan wins stage 1 of the 2024 Tour of Oman

Tour of Oman: Caleb Ewan sprints to stage 1 victory

By Daniel Ostanek published

Results Australian beats Coquard and Kristoff in likely the only sprint finish of the 2024 race

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We've all been waiting for it – Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France debut, coming this July

The event of the summer – Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France debut

By Daniel Ostanek published

2024 preview The countdown begins to the Belgian's battle with Vingegaard, Pogacar, and Roglic this July

2024 preview
Antwan Tolhoek raced for Trek-Segafredo/Lidl-Trek in the past two seasons

Antwan Tolhoek tests positive for anabolic androgenic steroids

By Daniel Ostanek published

News Dutchman provisionally suspended after out-of-competition test on November 27

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Patrick Lefevere: 'The challenge is to keep it up for three weeks, The Tour, Giro, and Vuelta last for 21 days, not 17 or 15'

Lefevere questions idea of shortening Grand Tours and allowing rider substitutions

By Daniel Ostanek published

News 'With this rule you would wipe away the entire history of the Grand Tours' says Soudal-QuickStep boss

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Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) celebrates after his solo victory at Milan-San Remo last March

Mathieu van der Poel likely to begin 2024 road season with Milan-San Remo defence

By Daniel Ostanek published

News World champion to choose between Monument, Strade Bianche, and Tirreno-Adriatico as season starting point

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Mathieu van der Poel celebrates with the crowd as he races to his sixth world cyclocross title in Tabor

'I don't see it happening right away' – Roodhooft doubts Mathieu van der Poel will quit cyclocross

By Daniel Ostanek published

News Six-time World Champion will discuss future 'cross plans with Alpecin-Deceuninck team boss

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