
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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'The numbers are growing bit by bit' – Egan Bernal continues his comeback at Tour Colombia
By Daniel Ostanek, Barry Ryan published
News Ineos Grenadiers star says 2024 Grand Tour plans are still changeable

Clásica de Almería: Olav Kooij opens 2024 account with sprint win
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Dutchman beats Moschetti and Trentin in dash to the line

Tour de la Provence: Pedersen secures overall as Van Asbroeck win final sprint
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Belgian beats Bennett and Hofstetter on crosswind-hit stage 3 in Arles

UAE Tour Women: Breakaway survivor Kraak holds off sprinters to win stage 4
By Daniel Ostanek, Lukas Knöfler published
Results Dutchwoman goes solo in final and hangs on to beat Wiebes on final day of the race, Kopecky wins overall

Tour of Oman: Finn Fisher-Black wins stage 2 hilltop finish
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results New Zealander beats Lamperti and Ulissi at Qurayyat

Tour Colombia: Richard Carapaz wins thrilling stage 5 summit finish at Alto del Vino
By Barry Ryan, Daniel Ostanek published
Results Ecuadorian comes out on top after 30km closing climb of non-stop action, Contreras defends race lead

Figueira Champions Classic: Remco Evenepoel dominates with 53km solo ride
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Belgian untouchable on season debut as Braet and Velasco round out podium at 1:49 down

Tour de la Provence: Mads Pedersen makes it three from three on stage 2
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Dane wins again to extend GC lead after winning sprint from select lead group
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