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

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

Lucinda Brand crashes out of contention at Paris-Roubaix Femmes following collision with spectator
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutchwoman had been in the chase group a minute behind leading trio before crash on Carrefour de l'Arbre

Tadej Pogačar says it was 'mission impossible' to drop Wout van Aert on the cobbles after another second place at Paris-Roubaix
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'When I started the sprint, my legs were like spaghetti' says World Champion

Paris-Roubaix weather forecast – Rainfall, wind, and temperature details for this Sunday's races
By Dani Ostanek last updated
News All the latest on the weather outlook for this year's Queen of the Classics

How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 – Live Streams, TV Channels for the Hell of the North
By Dani Ostanek published
News How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 from anywhere in the world with free streams available.

Pays de la Loire Tour: Antoine L'Hote thrills home crowd with first career victories as stage 4 win also delivers GC title
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Alexander Kamp goes second overall while Corbin Strong moves into third on GC with strong runner-up finish on final day

'Big guys' Van der Poel and Pogačar 'determine where Paris-Roubaix is made hard and how selective it will be', says Jasper Philipsen
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian fighting to get fit for Hell of the North but says pressure is off for him after In Flanders Fields victory

Record-breakers, comebacks, and underdogs at Paris-Roubaix – The most memorable editions of the past 25 years
By Dani Ostanek published
Feature An in-depth look at 12 stand-out editions of the Hell of the North, featuring muddy races, huge solo moves, breakaway triumphs, and history makers

'Something the initial hospital dismissed' – Brodie Chapman out with pelvic fracture after Tour of Flanders crash
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Another confirmation that advocating for yourself and how you know your body pays off!' says Australian racer

An open field full of contenders, from former winners to worthy wildcards – Analysing the favourites for Paris-Roubaix Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
Preview Past winners Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Lotte Kopecky and Alison Jackson head the startlist at the Queen of the Classics

Scheldeprijs Women: Charlotte Kool sprints to victory in crash-marred final
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Dutchwoman breaks streak of second places ahead of Nienke Veenhoven and Elisa Balsamo

Investigation identifies 54 riders as skipping level crossing red signal at Tour of Flanders
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'There was no malicious intent' behind incident says Soudal-QuickStep DS Vanmarcke

'Performance-wise, I've been at the highest level I've ever been' – 43-year-old Domenico Pozzovivo comes out of retirement, signs with Solution Tech-Nippo-Rali
By Owen Rogers, Dani Ostanek published
News Italian climber will make his comeback this month at the Tour of the Alps
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