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

'Support with heart, not hate' – Classics spectators urged to respect riders after string of incidents
By Dani Ostanek published
News Organisation hopes to dissuade roadside fans from negative actions such as throwing beer and abusing riders this spring Classics season

Tour du Rwanda: Mathijs De Clercq wins stage 4 from early breakaway
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Belgian beats Moritz Kretschy and Mauro Cuylits to the line in Rubavu

'The team’s management ultimately felt it made sense to include her' – Lotte Claes will defend her Omloop Het Nieuwsblad title after all
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian will wear the number one dossard on Saturday after initially being left out of six-rider squad

'Spring campaign locked in' – Mathieu van der Poel confirms Omloop Het Nieuwsblad debut and full Classics programme
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'After a few solid weeks on the bike, he feels race-ready' say Alpecin-Premier Tech

Bäckstedt, Scaroni, and beyond – Riders on the verge of a breakthrough this Spring Classics season
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Our selection of riders who could take a step to the next level this March and April

The latest information on Mathieu van der Poel's season build-up
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutchman's training partner Freddy Ovett posts 'Omloop or nah' Strava ride as speculation mounts ahead of Opening Weekend

'In a way, I do find it a shame' – Defending champion Lotte Claes not selected for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Surprise winner of 2025 race initially disappointed to miss Belgian season opener before her team confirms she will be selected, after all

Clásica de Almería: Federica Venturelli sprints to victory on her professional racing debut
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Italian outpaces Arlenis Sierra and Jasmin Liechti to win in Tabernas

Tour du Rwanda: Itamar Einhorn scores opening stage victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results NSN rider takes the win ahead of Hodei Muñoz and Mewael Girmay

UAE Tour: Jonathan Milan takes final stage sprint win as Isaac del Toro secures overall victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Italian beats Erlend Blikra and Sam Welsford to the line in race's quickest-ever stage

Classic Var: Jason Tesson sprints to TotalEnergies' first victory of the 2026 season
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Frenchman beats Tord Gudmestad and Rick Pluimers to the line in Brignoles

UAE Tour: Isaac del Toro triumphs on Jebel Hafeet summit finish to take race lead from Antonio Tiberi
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Luke Plapp and Felix Gall fill out stage podium as Italian loses 31 seconds and red jersey

How to watch UAE Tour 2026 – Live streams, TV channels for WorldTour showdown
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro face off at the seven-day WorldTour race this week – here's all the information on how to watch the UAE Tour online and on TV.

'I'm going for a result' – Promising neo-pro Jarno Widar ready to test himself against GC stars at the Volta ao Algarve
By Dani Ostanek published
News 20-year-old Lotto leader makes the step up to the pro ranks after dominating the under-23 scene in 2025

How to watch the 2026 Vuelta a Andalucía Ruta del Sol – Live streams, TV channels for the Spanish stage race
By Dani Ostanek published
Here's how to watch the 2026 Vuelta a Andalucía Ruta del Sol online from anywhere as Tom Pidcock bids for victory in Southern Spain.

Fresh starts and home favourites: Five riders to watch at the 2026 Volta ao Algarve
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis We run the rule over the GC favourites at this week's five-day stage race

UAE Tour: Remco Evenepoel takes leader's jersey with storming time trial victory on stage 2
By Dani Ostanek published
Results World Champion beats Josh Tarling by six seconds, former leader Isaac del Toro concedes 42 seconds

Visma-Lease a Bike seeking new title sponsor with Visma set to take a step back
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutch squad aiming for boosted budget to continue competing with other super-teams in the coming years

Clásica Jaén: Tim Wellens conquers the Spanish gravel with long-range solo success
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Tom Pidcock second as Benoit Cosnefroy replaces disqualified teammate Jan Christen on the podium

Italian under-23 rider Francesco Mazzoleni dies after being hit by driver
By Dani Ostanek published
News 18-year-old rider for GoodShop Team Yoyogurt died on Sunday during training ride

Lotto-Intermarché rider the latest member of the peloton to be hit by a driver of car
By Dani Ostanek published
News Robin Orins will miss the Vuelta a Murcia and take 10 days off the bike after being hit while training in Spain

Tour de la Provence: Arnaud Tendon outlasts breakaway partner Mattia Bias to win stage 1
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Luke Lamperti goes third from the closing peloton in all-day chase

George Hincapie returns to Paris-Roubaix as Modern Adventure get 'unique and hugely exciting' debut season wildcard for the Hell of the North
By Dani Ostanek published
US squad among 14 wildcard men's and women's teams invited, including Alison Jackon's new team, St Michael

'We're riding with a completely different mentality than last season' – XDS-Astana not chasing UCI points in 2026 despite earning 1,000 in one day
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'In the 14 years I was on the team, the term UCI points was never mentioned once. I still believe the points will come naturally,' says directeur sportif
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