
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.
Her palmarès includes writing such as 'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix, plus National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special, and 'Breaking the taboo' – Tour de France Femmes riders highlight issues of low rider weight and disrupted menstrual cycles.
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Tour de France 2026 – All the route rumours ahead of the official presentation
By Dani Ostanek, Matilda Price last updated
Analysis The details we know about next summer's men's Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes

'It's not taken seriously at all' – Marc Sarreau lifts lid on effects of concussion in cycling following retirement
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I understood that the brain is like a points-based license. I slowly ate away at the points in my brain and I was close to having none left' says Frenchman

Ineos Grenadiers and Pinarello bikes renew partnership for three more years
By Dani Ostanek published
News Long-running deal confirmed to extend through end of 2028 season, while Q36.5 could also race on Italian brand next season

'I was more of an athlete than a person' – Fem Van Empel reveals thoughts of retirement during six-month break from racing
By Dani Ostanek published
News After getting back in the saddle with two road races in September, cyclocross world champion returns to the sport at Superprestige Ruddervoorde on Sunday

After season disrupted by heart surgery, Australian youngster Cameron Rogers narrowly misses out on Tour of Holland prologue win
By Dani Ostanek published
News 20-year-old beaten by just 0.28 of a second by Ethan Hayter in The Hague

Veneto Women: Silvia Persico captures inaugural edition with solo victory
By Dani Ostanek published
Results UAE Team ADQ dominate with three riders in top five

'Professional', 'mature', 'demanding', 'a winner' – Soudal-QuickStep teammates pay tribute to departing Remco Evenepoel
By Dani Ostanek published
News The end of an era for the Belgian prodigy

How to watch Il Lombardia 2025 – Live streams, TV coverage for the season's final Monument
By Dani Ostanek published
How to watch Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel star in the final Monument Classic of the cycling season – here are the details on how to watch Il Lombardia online and on TV.

How to watch the UCI Gravel World Championships – TV & streaming information
By Jackie Tyson, Dani Ostanek published
How to watch Marianne Vos and Tom Pidcock are in the hunt for rainbow bands in the Netherlands – here's all the broadcast information for the 2025 Gravel World Championships.
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Tour de France 2026 – All the route rumours ahead of the official presentation
The details we know about next summer's men's Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes -
'It's not taken seriously at all' – Marc Sarreau lifts lid on effects of concussion in cycling following retirement
'I understood that the brain is like a points-based license. I slowly ate away at the points in my brain and I was close to having none left' says Frenchman -
Ineos Grenadiers and Pinarello bikes renew partnership for three more years
Long-running deal confirmed to extend through end of 2028 season, while Q36.5 could also race on Italian brand next season
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'I was more of an athlete than a person' – Fem Van Empel reveals thoughts of retirement during six-month break from racing
After getting back in the saddle with two road races in September, cyclocross world champion returns to the sport at Superprestige Ruddervoorde on Sunday -
After season disrupted by heart surgery, Australian youngster Cameron Rogers narrowly misses out on Tour of Holland prologue win
20-year-old beaten by just 0.28 of a second by Ethan Hayter in The Hague -
Veneto Women: Silvia Persico captures inaugural edition with solo victory
UAE Team ADQ dominate with three riders in top five
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'I started to have doubts about continuing' – Tadej Pogačar reveals that a knee injury almost ruined his Tour de France
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'Professional', 'mature', 'demanding', 'a winner' – Soudal-QuickStep teammates pay tribute to departing Remco Evenepoel
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All the broadcast information for the men's Italian Classic on October 11