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, such as Mathieu van der Poel and Demi Vollering. Her favourite races include the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro Léon.
Latest articles by Dani Ostanek

'I want to dedicate it with all my heart to the memory of our beloved compatriot Camilo Muñoz' – Nairo Quintana takes first victory in four years at the Vuelta Asturias
By Dani Ostanek published
News Colombian soloes to stage 2 win and race lead following duel with 19-year-old Adrià Pericas

Cristian Camilo Muñoz dies following infection to knee injury suffered in Tour de Jura fall
By Dani Ostanek published
News Colombian rider died in Spain on Friday morning, six days after crash at French one-day race

Can Vollering make it three in Liège? Analysing the contenders at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
Preview Dutchwoman faces a host of tough challengers at the final Classic of the spring, including fellow superstars Lotte Kopecky and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

'It's a no until it's a yes but things are looking very promising' – Visma-Lease a Bike boss offers update on sponsor search and cycling reform
By Dani Ostanek published
News CEO hopes team can remain independent rather than have sponsor take ownership, talks about future of cycling reforms

'I got really lucky' – German racer left with 50cm piece of wood lodged in hip after track crash
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Only a few centimetres could have meant a career-ending injury' says 18-year-old Moritz Mauss

Tour of the Alps: Lennart Jasch pulls off first pro victory on stage 4 from breakaway
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Matteo Sobrero second and local rider Federico Iacomoni third

'Step by step I'm feeling stronger and getting better' – Stephen Williams gives positive update on knee injury rehab after almost a year out from racing
By Dani Ostanek published
News NSN racer back on the bike during ongoing recovery from quadriceps tendinopathy

Marc Hirschi breaks collarbone in Tour of the Alps – Pro cycling injury list 2026
By Dani Ostanek last updated
List WorldTour, Women's WorldTour and ProTeam riders currently out of racing while recovering from injuries

2026 Giro d'Italia stage 10 preview – Jonas Vingegaard favoured to take race lead in Massa time trial, though the flat route is tailor-made for Filippo Ganna
By Dani Ostanek published
Stage Preview A rundown of the contenders and a look at the 42km seaside route between Viareggio and Massa

La Flèche Wallonne: Paul Seixas delivers on his promise with commanding victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Mauro Schmid, Ben Tulett round out podium on Mur de Huy

'It's a shame, those are the most important races of my season' – Maxim Van Gils watches Ardennes Classics from home as fractured pelvis rehab continues
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian aiming to return to racing at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June following crash at February's Clásica Jaén

How to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2026 – Live Streams, TV Channels for the Ardennes Classic
By Dani Ostanek published
How to watch All the ways to watch La Flèche Wallonne 2026 with Paul Seixas and Demi Vollering the favourites in Belgium.

Tadej Pogačar misses out on Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for second year in a row
By Dani Ostanek published
News Slovenian beaten by tennis player Carlos Alcaraz while Egan Bernal and Simon Yates miss out on Comeback of the Year award

Visma-Lease a Bike unveil Gaudí-inspired Tour de France jersey designs ahead of Grand Départ in Barcelona
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutch squad let fans vote on which design team will wear in July

'I get the impression that the changes made haven’t actually made the sport safer' – Tom Pidcock talks safety in cycling upon return from Catalunya ravine fall
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I don’t think that crash will affect me or worry me ahead of the upcoming races' says Briton, who returns to racing at the Tour of the Alps

The kings and queens of the Mur de Huy – Analysing the contenders for La Flèche Wallonne
By Dani Ostanek published
Preview Our look at the major names in contention for glory on the fearsome hills at the Walloon Classic

How to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 – Live streams, TV channels for the Netherlands' biggest race
By Dani Ostanek published
How to watch Here's how to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 as Mattias Skjelmose and Mischa Bredewold look to defend the titles they won last year in the Netherlands.

19-year-old Hungarian racer provisionally suspended following anabolic steroid positive
By Dani Ostanek published
News Bálint Makrai returned positive for Metandienone in an out-of-competition test on March 30

'I wish I didn't have the crash but I'm optimistic' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney back in contention at Ardennes Classics after Milan-San Remo fall
By Dani Ostanek published
News Polish racer taking aim at Liège-Bastogne-Liège to complete the Ardennes triple

Juan Ayuso to miss upcoming Ardennes Classics through illness
By Dani Ostanek published
News Spaniard suffers another setback after Paris-Nice crash and Itzulia illness

'The old horse still has some kick' – Taylor Phinney announces track racing comeback as he targets 2028 Olympic Games
By Dani Ostanek published
News US rider, who retired from road racing in 2019, hopes to make USA Team Pursuit squad in Los Angeles

'The right place for me at this stage in my career' – Zoe Bäckstedt signs contract renewal with Canyon-SRAM-Zondacrypto
By Dani Ostanek published
News Welsh multi-discipline racer renews contract through the end of 2028 season

Uno-X Mobility rider suffers multiple fractures and brain haemorrhage in Paris-Roubaix Femmes crash
By Dani Ostanek published
News Norwegian racer Kamilla Aasebø to undergo surgery on elbow and jaw fractures
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