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

Map and profile for the 2023 La Fleche Wallonne Femmes
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

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A female riding using an indoor trainer
Five common challenges for women who are new to cycling and tips to overcome them

By Issy Ronald Published

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Building confidence, combatting safety concerns and finding the right equipment can help overcome some of the barriers to cycling

Women's Cycling
A female riding using an indoor trainer
Overcoming common barriers to cycling for women

By Issy Ronald Published

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How increased infrastructure and safer roads can lead to improved confidence and representation of women in cycling

Women's Cycling
A female riding using an indoor trainer
How cycling can benefit physical and mental health for women

By Issy Ronald Published

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From commuting to indoor cycling, getting time on the bike has unique benefits for women

Women's Cycling
Sarah Storey reacts during the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire Route Presentation on January 17 2020 in Leeds England
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

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Women's peloton racing at the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta
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

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The Women's Tour Down Under was last held in 2020
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

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Lotta Henttala
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'

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CITTIGLIO ITALY MARCH 20 Coryn LabeckiRivera of United States and Team Jumbo Visma Team competes during the 46th Trofeo Alfredo BindaComune di Cittiglio 2021 Womens Elite a 1418km one day race from Cocquio Trevisago to Cittiglio TrBinda UCIWWT on March 20 2022 in Cittiglio Italy Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images
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

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COLLU FANCUAYA SPAIN AUGUST 27 Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team QuickStep Alpha Vinyl Red Leader Jersey Enric Mas Nicolau of Spain and Movistar Team Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo Visma and Carlos Rodriguez Cano of Spain and Team INEOS Grenadiers compete in the chase group while fans cheer during the 77th Tour of Spain 2022 Stage 8 a 1534km stage from Pola de Laviana to Collu Fancuaya 1084m LaVuelta22 WorldTour on August 27 2022 in Collu Fancuaya Spain Photo by Justin SetterfieldGetty Images
Vuelta a Espana stage 9 Live - Steep uphill finish

By Issy Ronald Last updated

Live report 13% gradients await the peloton at Les Praeres

Live report
SAN MIGUEL DE AGUAYO SPAIN AUGUST 25 LR Enric Mas Nicolau of Spain and Movistar Team and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team QuickStep Alpha Vinyl compete in the chase group during the 77th Tour of Spain 2022 Stage 6 a 1812km stage from Bilbao to Ascensin al Pico Jano San Miguel de Aguayo 1131m LaVuelta22 WorldTour on August 25 2022 in Pico Jano San Miguel de Aguayo Spain Photo by Justin SetterfieldGetty Images
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

Live report
Evie Richards at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
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

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LEEDS ENGLAND JANUARY 17 Sarah Storey reacts during the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire Route Presentation on January 17 2020 in Leeds England Photo by George WoodGetty Images
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

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English racing cyclist Beryl Burton 1937 1996 after winning the World Pursuit Championship at Lige in Belgium for the fourth time in five years 8th August 1963 Photo by KeystoneHulton ArchiveGetty Images
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

Extract
Peloton on stage 3 of RideLondon Classique 2022
Women's WorldTour still 'a possibility’ for RideLondon Classique, says Lappartient

By Issy Ronald Published

News Final decision to be made in September

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The women's peloton
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'

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stage 8 profile 2022 Tour de Suisse
Tour de Suisse stage 8 - live coverage

By Issy Ronald Published

Live coverage Thomas looks to overhaul Higuita in final time trial

Live coverage
RideLondon Classique 2022
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

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Pernille Mathiesen (Cofidis)
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

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SCHLEIZ GERMANY MAY 27 Trixi Worrack of Germany and Trek Segafredo Aude Biannic of France and Movistar Team during the 34th Internationale LOTTO Thringen Ladies Tour 2021 Stage 3 a 1165km stage from Schleiz to Schleiz ltlt2021 lottothueringenladiestour womencycling on May 27 2021 in Schleiz Germany Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Frenchwoman Biannic locks Movistar extension ahead of Tour de France Femmes

By Issy Ronald Published

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’

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The stage of stage 8 of the Criterium du Dauphine
Criterium du Dauphine stage 8 - Live coverage

By Issy Ronald Published

Live Can anyone beat Roglic on the final mountain stage?

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Challenge by la Vuelta 2021 overall winner Annemiek van Vleuten of Movistar (left) stands next to stage 4 winner Lotte Kopecky (Liv Racing)
'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

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World Champion Elisa Balsamo
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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WEVELGEM BELGIUM MARCH 27 LR Charlotte Kool of Netherlands and Pfeiffer Georgi of United Kingdom and Team DSM compete during the 11th GentWevelgem In Flanders Fields 2022 Womens Elite a 159km one day race from Ypres to Wevelgem GWEwomen UCIWWT on March 27 2022 in Wevelgem Belgium Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images
Team DSM look to future with contract extensions for Georgi, Kool, Labous

By Issy Ronald Published

News British champion set to ride with Dutch team until at least end of 2025 while Kool and Labous extend through 2024

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SKODA DSI Cycling Academy
Three female riders selected to join Sarah Storey at the SKODA DSI Cycling Academy

By Issy Ronald Published

News Alex Morrice, Katie-Ann Elliston and Maia Forde kick-start cycling careers in year-long programme

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