
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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Trio of summit finishes round out challenging 2024 Critérium du Dauphiné route
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Vingegaard, Roglic, Evenepoel set to do battle at eight-day race, which also features a 34.4km time trial

Søren Wærenskjold powers to AlUla Tour stage 2 victory
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Eritrea's Henok Mulubrhan takes second, Nils Eekhoff in third on uphill drag to the line

Matxin: 'I am convinced that Tadej Pogacar will do even better than last year'
By Daniel Ostanek published
News 'If there was ever a year to test him, it was this year'

Casper van Uden holds off Groenewegen to win AlUla Tour stage 1
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Blanket finish sees 22-year-old outlast experience of Groenewegen in second and Merlier in third

'It's not impossible against Mathieu, but it almost is' – Nys evaluates Cyclocross Worlds chances
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Reigning U23 world champion sets sights on elite podium, plans transition to road with eyes on Tour de Romandie

How to watch the 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Championships – live streaming
By Daniel Ostanek published
News The best ways to watch all the action from Tabor as Mathieu van der Poel and Fem van Empel defend their rainbow jerseys

Eli Iserbyt closes in on second World Cup cyclocross title in Hoogerheide
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Belgian needs just seven points to secure the victory a week ahead of Van der Poel battle at World Championships

10 riders to watch at the 2024 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
By Daniel Ostanek, James Moultrie, Kirsten Frattini published
Analysis Girmay, Uttrup Ludwig, Spratt, Ewan among the top contenders at the men's and women's one-day races
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