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

Rising Belgian star Thibau Nys to miss Classics after undergoing knee surgery
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian has operation to address prepatellar friction syndrome in left knee

Portuguese team handed racing suspension following multiple doping cases within the same year
By Dani Ostanek published
News Portuguese squad Feirense-Beeceler banned for 22 days after three Biological Passport cases dating to 2022 and 2023

'Not the smartest thing to do' – Wout van Aert rues another missed opportunity at Tirreno-Adriatico
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I reacted too quickly to that late attack from Christen, and I'd already completed my sprint' says Belgian, who finished fifth in Martinsicuro

Young Visma-Lease a Bike racer out of action for several months following procedure to correct heart rhythm problems
By Dani Ostanek published
News Former under-23 world champion Niklas Behrens to undergo cardiac ablation at the end of March

Tirreno-Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel plays stage 4 finale perfectly before launching incredible sprint to win from reduced group
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Giulio Pellizzari takes over race lead from Isaac del Toro thanks to finishing second in Martinsicuro

'That's definitely what we're working towards' – Paul Magnier takes aim at Cobbled Classics, not Milan-San Remo, with Tirreno-Adriatico build-up
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Experience is very important in La Primavera, and it's only the first time he's competing' says Wilfred Peeters

Tirreno-Adriatico: Tobias Lund Andresen powers away from Jonathan Milan and Jasper Philipsen to win stage 3 sprint
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Decathlon CMA CGM shock the favourites in Magliano de' Marsi

Colombian team handed 30-day racing ban following two doping cases in 2025
By Dani Ostanek published
News Medellin-EPM out of action in April after Biological Passport cases of Aldemar Reyes and Fabio Duarte

Mercifully few major incidents at Strade Bianche but many big names still sidelined – Pro cycling injury list 2026
By Dani Ostanek last updated
List WorldTour, Women's WorldTour and ProTeam riders currently out of racing while recovering from injuries

'The young guys are riding faster and faster year after year' – Primož Roglič says keeping pace with the next generation is more important than a result at Tirreno-Adriatico
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'It's good for us because they're kicking us in the ass that we have to work and move,' says Slovenian ahead of 2026 debut

How to watch Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 – Live streams, TV channels for Italian stage race
By Dani Ostanek published
How to watch Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert are among the riders heading to Italy this week – here's all the information on how to watch Tirreno-Adriatico online and on TV.

Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Isaac del Toro among the riders to watch at Tirreno-Adriatico
By Dani Ostanek published
Preview Isaac del Toro the GC favourite at the Race of the Two Seas, while Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert also head to Italy

'You always keep the confidence from your last race' – Quinn Simmons inspired by Il Lombardia outing as he prepares to take on Pogačar again at Strade Bianche
By Dani Ostanek published
News US champion also focussed on 'special race for me' in Amstel Gold Race this spring

'I just have to trust my abilities' – Lotte Kopecky aiming to avoid Omloop Het Nieuwsblad bad luck to bounce back into contention at Strade Bianche
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian racer and former teammate Demi Vollering are competing for third career titles in Siena

Croatian one-day race celebrates two winners after rare dead heat in sprint photo finish
By Dani Ostanek published
News Early celebration by Adam Bradáč at Umag Classic sees him and Dušan Rajović share the spoils

Tour de l'Avenir Femmes cancelled for 2026 as organisers say 'women's under-23 teams are currently not numerous or structured enough'
By Dani Ostanek published
News Race organisers hopeful of 2027 return as a race for junior riders

'An unfortunate coincidence' – Ename Samyn Classic director pushes back on Wout van Aert's 'sabotage' claims over late puncture
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian racer had pointed out 'shards of glass' on the road, saying 'that smells like sabotage' after puncturing late in Tuesday's race

'We're leaving nothing to chance' – Pinarello-Q36.5 and Tom Pidcock tackle double Strade Bianche recons in bid to beat Tadej Pogačar
By Dani Ostanek published
News Briton's coach Kurt Bogaerts says he's in 'top form' and 'mentally, probably in a better place than a year ago'

New setback for Christophe Laporte and Visma-Lease a Bike as Frenchman drops out of Samyn Classic following strong Opening Weekend
By Dani Ostanek published
News Laporte had shown signs that he was back after his write-off 2025 campaign

'Flemish Classics give me butterflies in my stomach' – Jasper Philipsen prepared to take any opportunities to win this spring at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and beyond
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Now that we are stronger collectively, we start with a clearer plan' says Belgian of Mathieu van der Poel's late decision to start

'I'm at the front, and that's what's expected now' – Paul Seixas among a cast of stars heading to France for the 'Alternative Opening Weekend'
By Dani Ostanek published
News Frenchman joins Matteo Jorgenson, Ben Healy, Egan Bernal and more at Faun-Ardèche Classic and Faun Drôme Classic.

Tour du Rwanda: Itamar Einhorn wins again in stage 6 sprint finish
By Dani Ostanek published
Results NSN score one-two finish in Musanze as Hodei Muñoz takes third place

'I hope I can make it to the finale' – 19-year-old Imogen Wolff sets sights high for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad debut
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'We're curious to see where she stands now' says Visma-Lease a Bike directeur Jos van Emden
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