
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

'A story out of nothing' – Jonas Vingegaard says press wasting time with wife's criticisms of Visma-Lease A Bike Tour de France priorities
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I don't know what happened and I don't care' responds Visma team boss Richard Plugge

'Now the road to recovery begins' – Jasper Philipsen undergoes collarbone surgery following Tour de France crash
By Dani Ostanek published
News Tadej Pogačar 'super sad' to see sprinter abandon the Tour, while other stage 3 crash victims race on with minor injuries

As it happened: Sprinters battle in Tour de France stage 3 photo finish after top favourite crashes out
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Tim Merlier edges out Jonathan Milan in Dunkerque as Phil Bauhaus rounds out the podium

Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy sprint crash during stage 3
By Stephen Farrand, Dani Ostanek published
News Green jersey wearer to undergo surgery to correct fractured right collarbone

Tour de France organisers urge spectators to stop using smoke bombs and flares
By Dani Ostanek published
News The move comes after the peloton was forced to race through thick smoke once again during the weekend's opening stages

UCI President David Lappartient set for third term as the only candidate for 2025 presidential elections
By Dani Ostanek published
Frenchman will remain in cycling's top job as no other candidates stepping forward for September election in Rwanda

'Not a realistic comparison' – Remco Evenepoel's right-hand man dismisses criticism of Soudal-QuickStep and comparisons with Tadej Pogačar's support squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'We can't do more than our best. I am convinced that we are all at a high level' says Ilan Van Wilder

'This partnership isn’t about luxury' – Mathieu van der Poel on the defensive following backlash over deal with private jet charter company
By Dani Ostanek published
News The average private jet flight in 2023 emitted two-thirds of the average EU citizen's total yearly emissions

There are all the new national champions jerseys at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia Women
By Dani Ostanek last updated
News Riders show off their new national jerseys with 46 national champions racing in France and Italy this July

The 5km rule returns at the Tour de France, but bonus second sprints are out
By Dani Ostanek published
News Several rules and regulations get tweaked ahead of this year's Tour

Tour de France jerseys: Here's are the competitions every rider wants to win this July
By Stephen Farrand, Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature Details of the four iconic leader's jerseys and the minor prizes at the race explained

'I think he'll be better than ever' – Jonas Vingegaard anticipates an even stronger version of Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dane says 'I feel like I'm improving in every aspect' ahead of another duel with yellow jersey rival

'We must do everything we can to preserve the beauty of France' – How the Tour de France is cutting carbon emissions
By Dani Ostanek published
Green fan transport, electric cars and carbon offsetting all form part of race's bid to reduce carbon footprint by 50% by 2030

Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen and Jonathan Milan headline long list of fast finishers set for titanic battle beginning on day one in Lille

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Specialized take inspiration from France's football team for new Tour de France kit
By Dani Ostanek published
News Primož Roglič and teammates will wear new tricolor-style jerseys and blue shorts this July

Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Dani Ostanek, Joseph Lycett, Matilda Price, Alasdair Fotheringham, Peter Stuart, Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Cyclingnews takes you through the riders and objectives of all 23 teams lining up in Lille this Satuday

Tour de France prize money explained: How much money will the 2025 yellow jersey winner take home?
By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Feature There's over €2.5 million in prize money up for grabs this July, and plenty of ways to earn a slice of it

'A move could take him to the next level' – Bradley Wiggins says Remco Evenepoel should consider switching teams to win the Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Briton reflects on his 2012 Tour win, saying 'I threatened to leave' after teammate Chris Froome's Alpine attack

A team to take on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard? Soudal-QuickStep unveil Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France support squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News Valentin Paret-Peintre, Max Schachmann, Ilan Van Wilder among riders supporting Belgian's GC hopes as Tim Merlier takes aim at sprint supremacy

Young British talent leads Picnic-PostNL's 'hunt for stage success' as team unveils Tour de France squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News Onley, Van den Broek, Barguil, Lund Andresen, Bittner also in a squad built to compete on all terrains

Mads Pedersen narrowly avoids disaster in crash with spectator during Danish Time Trial Championships win – Video
By Dani Ostanek published
News 29-year-old knocks spectator over after being forced to evade slow police motorcycle during 41km race

Ineos Grenadiers 'bring a fresh look and feel to the pro peloton' ahead of Tour de France with new clothing sponsor
By Dani Ostanek published
News British squad 'celebrates the collective power of the team in style' with German brand Adidas

'It will be full throttle right away' – Remco Evenepoel wary of Tour de France's opening week
By Dani Ostanek published
'The Tour only starts in the second week for the GC contenders, but that doesn't make the first week any less important' says newly crowned Belgian TT champion
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