
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.
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Lotto-Intermarché saga takes another turn as team asks laid-off mechanics to stay aboard merged squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News New team will have to look elsewhere after pair of Lotto mechanics have since found employment with other teams

'I'm ready to put in the work on the time trial' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot enthusiastic about Ventoux, home roads in the 2026 Tour de France Femmes
By Dani Ostanek published
News Defending champion 'needs to take a step forward' for 21km test in Dijon according to team manager

Marion Rousse calls 2026 Tour de France Femmes route 'mischievous' with 'pitfalls on practically every stage'
By Dani Ostanek published
News Race director says next year's race is full of stages which 'will be very difficult to keep up with mentally'

Alison Jackson makes surprise move to French squad St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93
By Dani Ostanek published
News Canadian champion leaves EF Education-Oatly on two-year deal

How to watch the 2026 Tour de France route presentation – Live streams, TV coverage
By Dani Ostanek published
How to watch All the broadcast information for the grand unveiling of the men's and women's routes, which airs on October 23

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tadej Pogačar headline 2025 Vélo d'Or award shortlists
By Dani Ostanek published
News Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, Remco Evenepoel also in the running for season-end prizes

Wout van Aert returns from holidays to resume training ahead of winter cyclocross season
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian back on the bike with two rides in two days but hasn't yet stated his cyclocross plans
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