
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.
Latest articles by Dani Ostanek

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'

One spot gained on GC but regrets in Tour de France Femmes sprint for Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney on fifth stage
By Dani Ostanek published
News ‘The peloton is already feeling the five stages or just feeling that stress’ - Reigning champion surprised by elite selection on hills of longest of the nine racing days

'A big relief to feel good' – Neck pain improves through Tour de France Femmes stage 4 as Demi Vollering now takes it day by day
By Simone Giuliani published
News FDJ-SUEZ rallies after stage 3 crash, which threatened to derail GC run of former yellow jersey winner

'I don't think I have seen a sprinter like her before' – Marianne Vos cedes victory in the Tour de France Femmes sprinter battle to Lorena Wiebes
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I don't know exactly what we're going to do, but maybe there are some chances' says Van Emden of tougher stage 5 to Guéret

'It's nice to trust your own feeling' – Lorena Wiebes victorious again after freestyle Tour de France Femmes sprint
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I can say I think this is my best season until now' says Dutchwoman after win in Poitiers

National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special
By Dani Ostanek published
Feature Cédrine Kerbaol, Marie Le Net and the Tour's Breton racers discuss 'magical', 'crazy' home Grand Départ

'Everybody is fighting over every centimetre' – Marianne Vos says Tour de France Femmes crashes are not down to lack of respect in peloton
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutchwoman takes second in Angers as teammate Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is caught behind late crash

'Really crazy roads' – Demi Vollering survives unscathed through challenging Breton stages at Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'The most important thing these days is that you stay safe' says race favourite, fifth overall after stage 2

'The fun factor is lacking' – Lotte Kopecky's struggles continue on stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Ideally, I'd like it to be next Sunday as soon as possible' says world champion after another hard day in the hills of Brittany

'I couldn't dream about this' – Marianne Vos sails into yellow on a perfect day for Visma at the Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutchwoman wins again in France after three years as teammate Pauline Ferrand-Prévot takes third in Plumelec

Tour de France Femmes 2025 Stage 2 preview – Can Marianne Vos defend yellow on another hilly finale?
By James Moultrie last updated
Preview Four classified climbs, 1,600 vertical metres, and another uphill finish lie in wait for the peloton in Quimper

'This is a surprise to us' – SD Worx didn't expect Lotte Kopecky's minute loss on opening stage of Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'We'll have to analyse where it went wrong and why she didn't communicate', says team manager Danny Stam

Tour de France Femmes 2025 stage 1 preview – A Breton battle awaits GC hopefuls and puncheurs
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Preview Short but sharp 79km stage from Vannes to Plumelec packs a punch with three ascents of the Côte de Cadoudal to decide first yellow jersey of the race

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

Lotto-Intermarché – Talks well underway at Tour de France for 2026 merger of Belgian teams
By Dani Ostanek published
News Two teams have signed a 'preliminary agreement' to merge for next season, though star rider Biniam Girmay could be off to XDS-Astana

'Some teams rode as if they were there to support Pogačar' – Evenepoel and Soudal-QuickStep critical of Visma-Lease a Bike's Tour de France tactics on Hautacam
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'A lot of riders blew themselves up trying to match Visma-Lease A Bike's pace, and Visma themselves too' says Ilan Van Wilder
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