'We need time and experience' - Tamara Dronova brings surprise success to Israel Premier Tech Roland

Tamara Dronova (Israel Premier Tech Roland)
Tamara Dronova (Israel Premier Tech Roland) (Image credit: Israel Premier Tech Roland)

Tamara Dronova is relatively new to the peloton, but her background in nordic skiing and track cycling has quickly transferred to the road racing scene, surprising both herself and her team Israel Premier Tech Roland, with strong results at some of the biggest races. 

The 29-year-old is from Russia but resides in Turkey with her family. She will embark on her third season with the team and hopes to show the sport that both she and the team belong in the Women's WorldTour.

Kirsten Frattini
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Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.