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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La Flèche Wallonne 2024 - Analysing the contenders
By Laura Weislo, Dani Ostanek published
Contenders Defending champion Demi Vollering joins Tom Pidcock among the top contenders for glory on the Mur de Huy
Lenny Martinez wins Classic Grand Besançon Doubs
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Frenchman out-sprints Langellotti, Gaudu rounds out podium
Michael Matthews takes aim at Ardennes Classics after Flanders relegation disappointment
By Dani Ostanek published
News Australian leads Jayco-AlUla into first of the Ardennes Triple at Amstel Gold Race
How to watch Amstel Gold Race 2024
By Dani Ostanek published
News Van der Poel, Vollering, Pidcock, Kopecky among the stars tackling the Limburg hills on Sunday, April 14
'I need to prioritise my health' – Wout van Aert to miss Giro d'Italia
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian speaks for first time since high-speed Dwars door Vlaanderen crash, Laporte to replace him in Corsa Rosa
Giro d'Abruzzo: Alexey Lutsenko cracks UAE Team Emirates on stage 3 mountain finish
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Astana Qazaqstan rider beats Diego Ulissi and Adam Yates
'I think it's possible' - Benoît Cosnefroy believes Mathieu van der Poel is beatable at Amstel Gold Race
By Dani Ostanek published
news In-form Frenchman fancies his chances in the Ardennes following Brabantse Pijl victory
'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix
By Dani Ostanek published
Interview Three punctures, dodging partying fans, and thoughts of dad during a 150km solo ride to a finish outside the time cut
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