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Daniel Ostanek
Daniel Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Prior to joining the team, he had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly, Rouleur, and CyclingTips.
Daniel has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France and the spring Classics, and has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Wout van Aert, Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering, and Anna van der Breggen.
As well as original reporting, news and feature writing, and production work, Daniel also oversees The Leadout newsletter and How to Watch guides throughout the season. His favourite races are Strade Bianche and the Volta a Portugal.
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![2023 Vuelta a España champion Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pRQZm8fvBhiP3hNc4KLKEA-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Sepp Kuss takes aim at Grand Tour leadership in 2024
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Vuelta a España champion talks about the challenges of transitioning from domestique to leader
![Eli Iserbyt wins in Overijse ahead of teammate Michael Vanthourenhout](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WUTb2h3XJF8eNrgqjN4w3C-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Superprestige Overijse: Iserbyt beats Vanthourenhout in last lap drama
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results Nys crashes out of battle for lead late on as Van der Haar rounds out podium
![Fem Van Empel (Jumbo-Visma) scores another win in Overijse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jcc9y5yAyEAgRfT4cyJFGn-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Superprestige Overijse: Van Empel scores third win of 'cross season
By Daniel Ostanek published
Results World champion beats Alvarado and Van der Heijden
![Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) won the Tour de France green jersey for the first time this year](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKARTBaEQcTPjesjm9FUr7-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Jasper Philipsen: I want to win the green jersey as much as possible
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Belgian sets Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France, Olympics targets for 2024
![Lidl-Trek have become the latest team to establish a Continental development squad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQbUzpXk6PYWf9UaMYmbQn-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Lidl-Trek complete new 14-rider development team for 2024
By Daniel Ostanek published
News US rider Cole Kessler part of Continental squad headed by general manager Markel Irizar
![Sonny Colbrelli is taking up a new role at Bahrain Victorious in 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBmBpU97KBm32TFkBmouHT-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Sonny Colbrelli set to switch to Bahrain Victorious director role
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Italian ex-pro moves into new staff role with former team for 2024
![Bart Lemmen (Human Powered Health) is moving up to the WorldTour with Jumbo-Visma for 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5jeaVXFMJyFTHrPBV7RdHB-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Jumbo-Visma sign up former air force officer Bart Lemmen
By Daniel Ostanek published
News Dutch neo-pro makes the step up to the WorldTour from Human Powered Health
![Priomz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel have been at the centre of transfer rumours amid talk of a Jumbo-Visma - Soudal-QuickStep merger](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tzyknh86XpJFco3zxjCSL4-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Cycling transfers - All the latest news and announcements for the 2024 season
By Daniel Ostanek last updated
Transfers The ultimate guide to the pro cycling transfer window, tracking every move across the men's and women's pelotons
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