
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, such as Mathieu van der Poel and Demi Vollering. Her favourite races include the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro Léon.
Latest articles by Dani Ostanek

'Pushing boundaries together' - EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education-Oatly partners with new kitmaker Assos following split with Rapha
By Dani Ostanek published
News Swiss clothing company to supply racing gear for US men's and women's squads

After the golden generation of Deignan, Thomas and Froome – What does the future hold for British cycling?
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis With Thomas and Deignan retiring and Froome turning 40, we take a look at the next crop of British racing stars

Tibor Del Grosso savours beating 'childhood hero' Wout van Aert for first win in an elite cyclocross series
By Dani Ostanek published
News '12-year-old Tibor would be absolutely pumped' says 22-year-old Heusden-Zolder winner

Zoe Bäckstedt returns to cyclocross at Dendermonde World Cup on December 28 following October wrist fracture
By Dani Ostanek published
News Under-23 world champion outlines eight-race schedule leading into world title defence in Hulst

'There has to be an end someday' – Mathieu van der Poel hints at cyclocross retirement as soon as this season
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'If I were to become world champion in Hulst, I have the choice to retire on a high' Dutchman says of possible eighth world title on home ground next February

Book club: The Cyclingnews team's must-reads
By Josh Croxton published
Feature Buying a gift or looking for a Christmas read? The Cyclingnews team has got your (hard)back, with our roundtable of recommended reads

How to watch cyclocross: Live streams, TV channels and schedule for series races and championships in the 2025-26 season
By Dani Ostanek last updated
How to watch The 2025-2026 cyclocross season takes in the World Cup, Superprestige, X2O Trofee, and Exact Cross series – here's all the information on how to watch cyclocross online, on TV, and from anywhere.

UCI seeking rule change which will allow transferring riders to wear new team kit before January 1
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'The regulation change will definitely happen, with contracts starting on November 1'

'1,000 tickets flying out the door each day' as anticipation builds for Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel's first cyclocross showdown of the season in Antwerp
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian logs big 'CX is coming' training day on Wednesday as he prepares to make his season debut

Gérman Gómez suffers fractured clavicle and hand after being hit by driver
By Dani Ostanek published
News Colombian issues plea to drivers after collision – 'Please pay the utmost attention'

'I have a feeling it will be a super good year for me' says Pauline Ferrand-Prévot as she aims for season-long success in 2026
By Dani Ostanek published
News Tour de France Femmes champion says 'I learned so much last year' as she outlines three main goals

'I think I've taken a big step, and there are still others to take' – Lenny Martinez confirms 2026 schedule following breakthrough season
By Dani Ostanek published
News Having scored three WorldTour stage wins in 2025, Frenchman targets Tour de France next summer

Unibet Rose Rockets terminate Giovanni Carboni's contract following biological passport suspension
By Dani Ostanek published
News Italian had been provisionally suspended by the UCI in September

'I should have taken this opportunity' – Thibau Nys rues late crash in Namur battle with Mathieu van der Poel
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian sees rare opportunity to beat world champion slip through his grasp during World Cup duel

'A clear signal for the years ahead' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sign Florian Lipowitz and Giulio Pellizzari to long-term deals
By Dani Ostanek published
News 18-year-old under-23 world champion Lorenzo Finn also on board with long-term contract renewal

World champion Magdeleine Vallieres confirmed to start 2026 campaign at Tour Down Under
By Dani Ostanek published
News EF Education-Oatly racer to be joined by reigning champion Noemi Rüegg at January season opener

SD Worx-Protime revamp their look for 2026 with colourful new jersey design
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Standing still is not an option' says Dutch squad of their new multi-coloured 'New Dawn' look

NSN Cycling unveil eyecatching new kit ahead of debut season in 2026
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'That is still something that is pending, so I can't comment about it that much' says team manager about legal battle with Derek Gee

Former Lotto boss confirmed as new TotalEnergies manager for 2026 in back-room shake-up
By Dani Ostanek published
News Stéphane Heulot joins French team as founder Jean-Réne Bernaudeau to stay on board as CEO

'Proud of my progression' – Mountain bike world champion Alan Hatherly prepared for sophomore season of WorldTour road racing
By Dani Ostanek published
News South African racer continues to balance road at Jayco-AlUla with MTB in 2026 keeping an eye on race wins and building for the 2028 Olympic Games

'I have the feeling he's had enough of training' – Mathieu van der Poel raring to make competitive cyclocross return at Namur World Cup
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'As things stand now, we can be almost certain that Mathieu will be at the start in Namur. Mathieu is fine and has trained well' says Alpecin-Premier Tech manager

When will we see Mathieu van der Poel vs Wout van Aert this winter? 'Big Two' schedules and clashes confirmed as Tom Pidcock swerves cyclocross
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature Eternal rivals set to race limited campaigns once again, with five key clashes confirmed

France's premier cycling series gets a revamp for 2026 with new name and free-to-air broadcasting
By Dani Ostanek published
News FDJ United Series, formerly the Coupe de France, will be aired on Novo19 and the team competition opened up to foreign squads
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