
Dani Ostanek
Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur. She writes and edits at Cyclingnews as well as running newsletter, social media, and how to watch campaigns.
Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel, and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.
Season highlights from 2024 include reporting from Paris-Roubaix – 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.
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'It made it clear to everyone that I'm on the market' – Belgian rider explains work for Carapaz at Giro d'Italia
By Dani Ostanek published
News Giro intermediate sprint prize winner Dries De Bondt explains his appearance in the GC battle on the Colle delle Finestre

How to watch the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné – Live streams, TV coverage, broadcasters
By Dani Ostanek published
News It's the big warm-up for the Tour de France – here's how to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné online, on TV and from anywhere.

Tour of Slovenia: Fabio Christen moves into stage 2 win as Rui Oliveira relegated to back of six-rider breakaway group
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Q36.5 rider earns second victory of season and takes race lead

Tour de Suisse to use GPS trackers to alert organisers to crashes in wake of Swiss cycling tragedies
By Dani Ostanek published
News Men's and women's races will incorporate technology following the deaths of Gino Mäder and Muriel Furrer in recent years

Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 – Analysing the contenders
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Pogačar, Vingegaard, and Evenepoel face off for the first time in 2025, while a host of podium contenders lie in wait on the start list

'He's not a bad bike rider' - Adam Yates happy brother Simon won the Giro d'Italia, defends UAE Team Emirates 'good race'
By Dani Ostanek published
News Mixed emotions for UAE rider as his team loses the Giro to his twin brother

Wout van Aert claims 'greatest exploit' as Giro d'Italia's minor prizes are awarded in Rome
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian wins Trofeo Bonacossa for the race's 'greatest exploit' while De Bondt, Tarozzi, Fortunato claim other minor prizes

How to watch Giro d'Italia 2025 – Live streams, TV coverage, broadcasters
By Dani Ostanek last updated
News The first Grand Tour of 2025 – here's how to watch the Giro d'Italia online, on TV and from anywhere.
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Tour de France 2025: All the yellow cards, fines, and penalties
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