Issy Ronald
Issy Ronald has just graduated from the London School of Economics where she studied for an undergraduate and masters degree in History and International Relations. Since doing an internship at Procycling magazine, she has written reports for races like the Tour of Britain, Bretagne Classic and World Championships, as well as news items, recaps of the general classification at the Grand Tours and some features for Cyclingnews. Away from cycling, she enjoys reading, attempting to bake, going to the theatre and watching a probably unhealthy amount of live sport.
Latest articles by Issy Ronald

As it happened: Vollering on top at La Fléche Wallonne Femmes
By Issy Ronald last updated
Live All the action as the peloton takes on the fabled Mur de Huy

Five common challenges for women who are new to cycling and tips to overcome them
By Issy Ronald published
Building confidence, combatting safety concerns and finding the right equipment can help overcome some of the barriers to cycling

Overcoming common barriers to cycling for women
By Issy Ronald published
How increased infrastructure and safer roads can lead to improved confidence and representation of women in cycling

How cycling can benefit physical and mental health for women
By Issy Ronald published
From commuting to indoor cycling, getting time on the bike has unique benefits for women

Back from injuries, Storey builds towards World Championships and Olympics
By Issy Ronald published
news Storey back in race action on October 9th at Curlew Cup

Nearly half of women pros still can't make ends meet with income from racing
By Issy Ronald published
News The Cyclists' Alliance survey reveals gains but increasing wage gap between WorldTour and Continental Teams

2023 Women's Tour Down Under to include Corkscrew climb
By Issy Ronald published
News Three stages and a criterium for women in January's Women's WorldTour opener

Lotta Henttala returns to racing with AG Insurance-NXTG after maternity leave
By Issy Ronald published
News 'The idea of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were immediately on my mind'

Coryn Labecki out of Road Worlds after fracturing collarbone, rib
By Issy Ronald published
News Multiple riders left with season-ending injuries after crashes wreak havoc in opening stages of Simac Ladies Tour

Vuelta a Espana stage 9 Live - Steep uphill finish
By Issy Ronald last updated
Live report 13% gradients await the peloton at Les Praeres

Vuelta a Espana stage 8 Live - A new summit finish
By Issy Ronald last updated
Live report All the action on the road to Colláu Fancuaya

Evie Richards reveals the physical and mental toll of becoming a pro cyclist
By Issy Ronald published
News 'I was obsessed with riding and winning' says Briton

Sarah Storey looks ahead to the Tour de France Femmes
By Issy Ronald published
News Britain's most decorated Paralympian reflects on the journey to the Tour de France Femmes and its significance for the sport

Just how fast would cycling great Beryl Burton be today?
By Issy Ronald published
Extract New book by Jeremy Wilson unravels enigma of the cycling great, including how modern aerodynamic advances would transform her times

Women's WorldTour still 'a possibility’ for RideLondon Classique, says Lappartient
By Issy Ronald published
News Final decision to be made in September

Tour de France Femmes - A big opportunity for women to be seen worldwide, says Lappartient
By Issy Ronald published
News 'To have the start of this race on the finishing day for the Tour de France, it will give a massive window for the world'

Tour de Suisse stage 8 - live coverage
By Issy Ronald last updated
Live coverage Thomas looks to overhaul Higuita in final time trial

RideLondon Classique stripped of WorldTour status for limited live TV
By Issy Ronald published
News 'It is, first and foremost, an unacceptable lack of respect for the teams and riders involved in the competition' says UCI

Pernille Mathiesen ends professional cycling career to focus on health
By Issy Ronald published
News 24-year-old cites struggle with mental health and eating disorder

Frenchwoman Biannic locks Movistar extension ahead of Tour de France Femmes
By Issy Ronald last updated
News ‘It's going to be a really special month of July for me, with that first Tour Femmes for me, in my country, with my home crowds’

Criterium du Dauphine stage 8 - Live coverage
By Issy Ronald published
Live Can anyone beat Roglic on the final mountain stage?

'Toughest route yet' - Challenge by La Vuelta revealed
By Issy Ronald published
News Inaugural team time trial, mid-mountain stages, an explosive finale make up expanded five-day race

World-class sprinters go head-to-head at RideLondon Classique - Preview
By Issy Ronald, Kirsten Frattini published
Preview World Champion Balsamo, Bastianelli, Wiebes, Labecki, Norsgaard set to clash in revamped three-day event
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