
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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Marianne Vos savours 'dream' Omloop Het Nieuwsblad debut
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Dutchwoman acknowledges 'long road' back to 249th career victory after iliac artery surgery

'Still room for improvement' – Van Aert not yet in full flight at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Third-place finisher reveals his Visma team had planned to attack the crosswinds even earlier

'We're not here boiling eggs' – Lidl-Trek the aggressors at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Longo Borghini and Van Anrooij animate race to grab third and fourth at first Belgian Classic of the season

Niewiadoma: 'no legs' on Muur but 'stoked' for Vos' Omloop Het Nieuwsblad victory
By Lukas Knöfler, Daniel Ostanek published
News 'From that point of view, it was a great race, but for us, a pity' says Canyon-SRAM rider

Politt pleased with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad podium in face of Visma dominance
By Daniel Ostanek published
News 'Visma had a lot of men in that group, so I knew I had to go with one of their attacks' says German

'It was just instinct' - Jan Tratnik strikes out for glory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Visma-Lease a Bike rider speaks about one of his biggest wins, overcoming adversity and balancing sports and life outside of competition

Alison Jackson embracing the 'chaos' of return to the cobbled Classics
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Reigning Paris-Roubaix champion is back on the cobbles at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

'It's a lot more than a warm-up' – The cobbled Classics begin at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Daniel Ostanek published
News 'The legs are going to be screaming on the Bosberg, whatever happens'
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