
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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'I think he'll be better than ever' – Jonas Vingegaard anticipates an even stronger version of Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dane says 'I feel like I'm improving in every aspect' ahead of another duel with yellow jersey rival

Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen and Jonathan Milan headline long list of fast finishers set for titanic battle beginning on day one in Lille

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Specialized take inspiration from France's football team for new Tour de France kit
By Dani Ostanek published
News Primož Roglič and teammates will wear new tricolor-style jerseys and blue shorts this July

Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
By Dani Ostanek, Joseph Lycett, Matilda Price, Alasdair Fotheringham, Peter Stuart, Simone Giuliani published
Analysis Cyclingnews takes you through the riders and objectives of all 23 teams lining up in Lille this Satuday

Prize money of the 2025 Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek, Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
Feature There's over €2.5 million up for grabs this July, and plenty of ways to earn a slice of it

'A move could take him to the next level' – Bradley Wiggins says Remco Evenepoel should consider switching teams to win the Tour de France
By Dani Ostanek published
News Briton reflects on his 2012 Tour win, saying 'I threatened to leave' after teammate Chris Froome's Alpine attack

A team to take on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard? Soudal-QuickStep unveil Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France support squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News Valentin Paret-Peintre, Max Schachmann, Ilan Van Wilder among riders supporting Belgian's GC hopes as Tim Merlier takes aim at sprint supremacy
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'I think he'll be better than ever' – Jonas Vingegaard anticipates an even stronger version of Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France
Dane says 'I feel like I'm improving in every aspect' ahead of another duel with yellow jersey rival -
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Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?
Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen and Jonathan Milan headline long list of fast finishers set for titanic battle beginning on day one in Lille
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Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Specialized take inspiration from France's football team for new Tour de France kit
Primož Roglič and teammates will wear new tricolor-style jerseys and blue shorts this July -
Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
Cyclingnews takes you through the riders and objectives of all 23 teams lining up in Lille this Satuday -
Prize money of the 2025 Tour de France
There's over €2.5 million up for grabs this July, and plenty of ways to earn a slice of it
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'A move could take him to the next level' – Bradley Wiggins says Remco Evenepoel should consider switching teams to win the Tour de France
Briton reflects on his 2012 Tour win, saying 'I threatened to leave' after teammate Chris Froome's Alpine attack -
A team to take on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard? Soudal-QuickStep unveil Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France support squad
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Young British talent leads Picnic-PostNL's 'hunt for stage success' as team unveils Tour de France squad
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