Dani Ostanek
Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Prior to 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, World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering, and Anna van der Breggen.
As well as original reporting, news and feature writing, and production work, Dani also oversees How to Watch guides and works on The Leadout newsletter throughout the season. Their favourite races are Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix and their favourite published article is from the 2024 edition of the latter: 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix
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'I didn't expect to be alone' – Mathieu van der Poel just too strong in 'unplanned' Paris-Roubaix attack
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutchman's 60km solo move was borne out of wanting to make it a hard final among the lead group
'Mathieu was in a different league today' – Mads Pedersen satisfied with third at Paris-Roubaix
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I have zero excuses. I was beaten by better boys,' former World Champion says after career-best result
Paris-Roubaix startline - final quotes and countdown to Queen of Classics
By Dani Ostanek, Stephen Farrand published
News Mathieu van der Poel ready to take on all his rivals in search of a second victory
A frown turns to joy – Pfeiffer Georgi celebrates a first Paris-Roubaix podium
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'It's a dream race of mine... for me it feels like a win' says British champion after outsprinting Vos for third
How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2024
By Dani Ostanek published
News Catch all the action from the Queen of the Classics this weekend
SD Worx tick off 'wish list' victory with Paris-Roubaix glory
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'It means quite a lot because we worked really hard for this and also a bit of revenge for Flanders'
The best in the world? Lotte Kopecky stays modest after storming to Paris-Roubaix victory
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I think there are a lot of really good cyclists, and I can say that I am probably one of them, yes' says World Champion
Mads Pedersen still in top shape for Paris-Roubaix a week on from Dwars crash
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dane hoping to stay 'neutral' on rider safety matters after race route addition of Arenberg chicane
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