
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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Tour de France Femmes sprinters - The fastest women in road cycling go head-to-head for a chance at the yellow jersey in opening stages
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Fast finishers and puncheurs in the spotlight as nine-day race begins in Brittany

Tour de France 2025: All the yellow cards, fines, and penalties
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature Two riders found at fault for 'assault and intimidation of a rider' on stage 17, Jonas Rickaert given yellow card

'The level is higher, and that's something good' – Anna van der Breggen hails progress of women's cycling ahead of Tour de France Femmes debut
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'What is it like now, before the Tour, that you have no clue who is going to win? That's a nice feeling, right?'

'Maybe I look good, but I don't feel good' – Marlen Reusser battling back from illness to compete at Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I ate something that made me vomit during one night, and I'm not in a good place again' says Movistar leader

'It can help me if I'm really suffering' – Demi Vollering says she's not using 2024 Tour de France Femmes crash as motivation for this year's race
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I'm more living in the moment. That's something I want to do and not think so much' says 2023 race winner

'I'm not really sick' – Tadej Pogačar brushes off minor illness at the Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Slovenian reveals he's suffered with a cough and runny nose in recent days

'My last stand' - Bryan Coquard abandons Tour de France after completing mountain time trial with a broken finger
By Dani Ostanek published
News French sprinter suffered injury during Thursday's stage 12 but opted to complete Friday's 10.9km climb of Peyragudes before abandoning

Tour de France stage 13: Tadej Pogačar demolishes rivals, extends lead in mountain time trial up Peyragudes
By Laura Weislo, Dani Ostanek published
Results Yellow jersey takes fourth stage win, puts 36 seconds into Jonas Vingegaard as Remco Evenepoel loses 2:39

'It's very far from over' – Robbie McEwen sees Tadej Pogačar as main rival for Jonathan Milan in Tour de France green jersey battle
By Dani Ostanek published
News Sprinting legend names his own top sprinter in the world, says Mathieu van der Poel could one day win green if he gives 'full focus' to points classification
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