
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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Tour de France organisers urge spectators to stop using smoke bombs and flares
By Dani Ostanek published
News The move comes after the peloton was forced to race through thick smoke once again during the weekend's opening stages

Tour de France 2025: All the yellow cards, fines, and penalties
By Dani Ostanek published
Feature Good behaviour during the opening weekend of the race sees just one rider receive a fine

How to watch Giro d'Italia Women 2025: Live streams, TV coverage
By Dani Ostanek last updated
How to watch All the information on viewing details for the second women's Grand Tour of the season, from July 6-13

'Not a realistic comparison' – Remco Evenepoel's right-hand man dismisses criticism of Soudal-QuickStep and comparisons with Tadej Pogačar's support squad
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'We can't do more than our best. I am convinced that we are all at a high level' says Ilan Van Wilder

'This partnership isn’t about luxury' – Mathieu van der Poel on the defensive following backlash over deal with private jet charter company
By Dani Ostanek published
News The average private jet flight in 2023 emitted two-thirds of the average EU citizen's total yearly emissions

There are all the new national champions jerseys at the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia Women
By Dani Ostanek last updated
News Riders show off their new national jerseys with 46 national champions racing in France and Italy this July
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