
Dani Ostanek
Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including Cycling Weekly and Rouleur.
Dani has reported from the world's top races and has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Maëva Squiban. Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro Léon.
Her palmarès includes writing such as 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix, plus National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special, and 'Breaking the taboo' – Tour de France Femmes riders highlight issues of low rider weight and disrupted menstrual cycles.
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'You've just got to embrace the chaos, you know?' – The Tour de France Femmes, as told by its first-timers
By Dani Ostanek published
News The class of 2025 Tour debutants discuss their experience at a race which is 'on another level to other races'

Tour de France Femmes GC analysis – 'Poker face' on Col du Granier as top contenders wait for decisive day in the Alps
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis 'My race is tomorrow' says Ferrand-Prévot, one of seven riders separated by just 48 seconds – including Vollering, Niewiadoma-Phinney, and Gigante

'Keep the good vibes and keep trying' – Ruth Edwards savouring a much improved Tour de France Femmes campaign after podium place on stage 7
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'It feels really fun to get a result' American says in Chambéry following last July's 'terrible race'

France's next Tour winner? Maëva Squiban leaves her teammates stunned with a second Tour de France Femmes stage victory in a row
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'What is going on? Is it April 1 or August 1?' asks UAE Team ADQ teammate Dominika Włodarczyk after Frenchwoman's solo win in Chambéry

'Breaking the taboo' – Tour de France Femmes riders highlight issues of low rider weight and disrupted menstrual cycles
By Dani Ostanek published
News Cédrine Kerbaol says the sport is in 'a dangerous moment' for rider health as Magdeleine Vallieres and Emma Norsgaard talk about their own their struggles balancing racing weight and menstrual health

Tour de France Femmes 2025 stage 7 preview – The Col du Granier could bring major GC moves, but on the way down, not up
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Preview 'There are strong descenders that will look to break the race apart. So it's not a climb, but it's another option to create the difference'

'We have nothing to lose' – Down to four riders, aggressive racing saves UAE Team ADQ's Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News Team battles through illness and loss of Elisa Longo Borghini to savour Maëva Squiban's stunning solo victory in Ambert

Tour de France Femmes 2025 stage 6 preview – The mountains of the Massif Central a major proving ground in the battle for yellow
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Preview 2,475 metres of climbing and four categorised climbs lie between the GC contenders and the finish line in Ambert

Tour de France Femmes GC analysis - Battle in the stage 5 hills gives us a taste of what's to come in the high mountains
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis 'Magnificent seven' emerge on the toughest day yet to Guéret, though bigger tests lie ahead

'I'm glad for my sake that I didn't embarrass myself' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar celebrates early but hangs on for stage win and another stint in Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey
By Dani Ostanek published
News Mauritian wins in Guéret despite period – 'It's that time of month for me, so my body was just more tired than usual'
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