
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, 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

Lotto-Intermarché rider the latest member of the peloton to be hit by a driver of car
By Dani Ostanek published
News Robin Orins will miss the Vuelta a Murcia and take 10 days off the bike after being hit while training in Spain

Tour de la Provence: Arnaud Tendon outlasts breakaway partner Mattia Bias to win stage 1
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Luke Lamperti goes third from the closing peloton in all-day chase

George Hincapie returns to Paris-Roubaix as Modern Adventure get 'unique and hugely exciting' debut season wildcard for the Hell of the North
By Dani Ostanek published
US squad among 14 wildcard men's and women's teams invited, including Alison Jackon's new team, St Michael

'We're riding with a completely different mentality than last season' – XDS-Astana not chasing UCI points in 2026 despite earning 1,000 in one day
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'In the 14 years I was on the team, the term UCI points was never mentioned once. I still believe the points will come naturally,' says directeur sportif

'We're here to ride bikes, not to be politicians' – Biniam Girmay praises team improvements at NSN following switch from Intermarché
By Dani Ostanek published
News Eritrean scores win on debut in Valenciana, targets return to 2024 Tour de France green jersey-winning form

'Enjoy the small steps forward' – Mads Pedersen back on the trainer days after suffering collarbone and wrist fractures
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Knowing him, Mads will be there, I think' says former teammate Stuyven of the Dane making a comeback for the spring Classics

Demi Vollering kicks off 2026 season this week with Setmana Ciclista Valenciana title defence
By Dani Ostanek published
News Dutch racer faces off against world champion Magdeleine Vallieres, Cédrine Kerbaol, and Pauliena Rooijakkers at four-day race

'It's not like you can easily replace someone like Simon' – Sepp Kuss to retain same schedule and priorities for 2026 following Yates' sudden retirement
By Dani Ostanek published
News US rider 'really motivated' to return to Giro d'Italia in support of Vingegaard, but may miss Vuelta a España for first time in his career

Modern Adventure provisionally admitted to anti-doping group MPCC after 'additional due diligence' over doping pasts of team management
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'The sport has been damaged by doping scandals, and we have an opportunity to be part of rebuilding that trust' says manager George Hincapie

Cian Uijtdebroeks suffers unlucky start for Movistar after sustaining fracture during crash on debut
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian injures elbow in crash at Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

'Even as the dog grows old, its sense of smell never fades' – Nairo Quintana still ambitious for podiums and victories after turning 36
By Dani Ostanek published
News Colombian falls 300 metres short of glory on stage 3 of the Tour of Oman

Tour of Oman: Mauro Schmid climbs to stage 3 victory and into the race lead
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Jayco AlUla stay patient on final climb before launching Swiss champion to second win in 2026

Bauke Mollema announces retirement at end of 2026 season after 19 years in the pro peloton
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Time flies when you're having fun' says Dutchman, who starts new season with Lidl-Trek at the Volta Valenciana

'My newly discovered passion' - Clara Koppenburg signs for Tudor as she makes the switch to gravel racing in 2026
By Dani Ostanek published
News German racer will make her debut for the Swiss squad at Spanish stage race Santa Vall on February 14

Wout van Aert 'hurt' by suggestions Visma-Lease a Bike to blame for retirements of teammates Simon Yates and Fem van Empel
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I think it's a shame that the situation is being generalised when it's completely unfair'

Thibau Nys gets stuck on wrong tyres after late rainfall and salvages bronze for Belgium at Cyclo-cross World Championships
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Losing a couple of seconds every corner was not nice, but Mathieu was the strongest, so we don't really have the feeling that we missed out on a title or anything'

Trofeo Palma: Arne Marit sprints to victory in final leg of Challenge Mallorca
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Another win for Red Bull-Bora-Hangrohe ahead of Max Kanter and Alessio Magagnotti

Cyclo-cross World Championships: Delano Heeren scores a home gold for the Netherlands in junior men's race
By Dani Ostanek published
Results 17-year-old beats Filippo Grigolini and Giel Lejeune to take title

'I think I can be really proud' – Puck Pieterse recovers from mid-race crash to win another bronze medal at the Cyclo-cross World Championships
By Dani Ostanek published
News 23-year-old rounds out 'cross season strongly as part of Dutch podium sweep on home ground in Hulst

'A bit bittersweet' – Josie Nelson concludes Australian season opening with second place at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
By Dani Ostanek published
News British racer takes runner-up spot behind Ally Wollaston, having started her season with the same result at the Tour Down Under

AlUla Tour: Jan Christen takes final stage victory and overall title with late attack
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Swiss rider beats Byron Munton and Igor Arrieta to the line on stage 5

Cyclo-cross World Championships: Barbora Bukovská wins junior women's race
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Czech racer beats last year's winner Lise Revol with Lucie Grohová taking rainbow jersey

António Morgado earns birthday victory in Trofeo Calviá
By Dani Ostanek last updated
Results 19-year-old Spaniard Héctor Alvarez second, Uno-X Mobility's Adne Holter third

'I want to lead by example' – Ben Healy extends contract with EF Education-EasyPost
By Dani Ostanek published
News Irish racer, who specialises in the hills and long breakaways, to stay on board at US team through 2029

'A challenge and a completely different type of race' – Zoe Bäckstedt ready for elite Cyclo-cross Worlds debut after reduced winter campaign
By Dani Ostanek published
News Briton heads to Hulst off back of best-ever World Cup showing with fourth place in Hoogerheide, opting for elite race over U23 title defense
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