- Following 4.4K
- Followers 12.6K
- Engagement 5.16%
- Avg likes 683
- Avg comments 58
About Donna McConnell
Donna McConnell (@the_ironempress) is an Athlete creator on Instagram, also filed under Technology. The account has 12,570 followers and 823 published posts. Recent posts average 683 likes and 58 comments, an engagement rate of 5.16%.
With 12.6K followers, Donna McConnell is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Donna McConnell follows 4,403 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2.9 times the size of the list followed. Donna McConnell carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Donna McConnell under Athlete, with Technology as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Donna McConnell runs to 15 words across 4 lines. The bio mentions @balfes_bikes, @chaingangcyclistsofficial, @rapha_london and @blackunitybikeride. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Donna McConnell dates from November 2025.
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823 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Donna McConnell, 7 are videos and 3 are carousels. That mix leans toward videos. Donna McConnell has built a substantial archive of 823 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 15 followers for each post published. Donna McConnell also keeps 5 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 132 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include cycling, ride, bike, riding and femalecyclists. The captions tag #cycling, #femalecyclists, #roadcycling, #bikelife and #cyclinglife.
With PeakSave, I get half price electricity between 11-4pm, which gives me extra motivation to get it done before I lose the rest of the day to the sofa.
If you want to save some money with sign up for #PeakSave. I’ll pop the link in my bio.
#cycling #cyclinglife #cyclist #femalecyclist
The Tacx Alpine Gradient Simulator replicates the elevation of real world climbing making indoor workouts feel a lot more realistic. It pairs to the Tacx Neo 3M Smart Trainer via Bluetooth and will ascend and descend automatically adjusting the gradient of your indoor session. What a time to be alive.
Would you like to add this to your indoor setup?
#cycling #garminuk #femalecyclists #roadcycling #cyclinglife
It includes the Tacx Alpine Gradient Simulator that rises to the heavens - which will be excellent prep for mountain climbing.
Paired with the Tacx Neo3M, which comes with built in motion plates and a host of features to give a more realistic ride feel and accurate power measurement I’m ready to lock in on some indoor riding.
I don’t have tons of floor space but the Alpine, slots neatly in the corner and the trainer folds away between my bikes.
I think indoor training is helpful for maintaining consistency but it definitely feels harder than riding outside with the wind in your face - and not just sweat.
What do you think? What else would you add to make it the perfect setup? Share your tips in the comments.
#roadcycling #cycling #garmin #femalecyclists #bikes
This is a really beautiful episode and one I thoroughly enjoyed, bonding with Donna over my own Jamaican heritage. If you've got 45 mins, please give it a listen.
Available on Spotify, YouTube and anywhere else you listen. Thanks again to
#cyclingcultureclub #representationincycling #diversityincycling #community #cycling cyclingprojects cccconnections cyclingpodcasts
Scenes from a bike free week. A bit of running, spinning and shopping. I guess it’s indoor trainer time because I’m not built for cold like this.
FYI: Insta suggested the audio. Chef’s kiss.
#cycling #life #fitover50 #bikelife #wellness
Flying through the Docklands at T100. The strength is back in my body, my braids are dancing and so are my feet on the pedals. I’ve risen from the ashes of perimenopause and am feeling strong and joyful.
When you’re in the trenches of midlife it’s sometimes hard to see your way out. But you will make it out if you take it day by day and nourish your body, not berate it, strengthen it by lifting weights, not running it into the ground, and rest like it’s a competitive activity. Pour into those that pour into you and learn to protect your energy.
There were many amazing moments and privately tough moments. My mum survived a heart attack, my cousin who was two years younger than me didn’t. So many losses this year.
I’m grateful to have this active life to put my energy into.
2025 is the year I became a brand ambassador at the age of 56 making me an anomaly in the cycling content creator community. I’ve done some great work with Balfes, Rapha, Patta, and Skoda. Went on brand trips to the Tour de Femmes and The Tour de France which were dreams come true.
Finally touched down in beautiful South Africa - with - a country I’ve wanted to visit for years and it didn’t disappoint. Cape Town and the people were epic. Best post ride party ever! IYKYK.
Enjoyed great summer rides with the family and and visited Mallorca for the first time.
Life really began again at 50.
I’m proud to stand alongside women over 40 who are out here doing multiple Ironmans, riding strong, and running world major marathons. Here’s a few I know. I’m saying over 40 cos I don’t know all their ages 😄
Thanks for all your support this year. And all the people and communities that have supported me to do this stuff.
See you on the other side HNY 🥳
#ridestrong #cycle #happynewyear #cycling #bikelife
I started many years ago on my aunt’s discarded bike. And I never really stopped. It has everything - fun, coffee, cake, great views and great people. Your health will benefit and it will open up the world to you in new ways.
I’m 57 next year and I plan to ride a lot more. It’s definitely hard at times - it’s taken me five years to get comfortable with hilly routes. But I go uphill now and enjoy it.
So if you’re looking for a new hobby trust me buy the bike.
#December #cycling #femalecyclists #bikelife #cycle
I did prep my clothes the night before and laid out my snacks. Charged everything. Almost everything. But still ended up rushing to meet Lisa at The Clubhouse.
If I made it before her was I even late?
#cycling #femalecyclists #roadcycling #bikes #girlswhoride
Like a shoot for the new RAPHA x PATTA collection. Me. 56 year old me.
The kit is beautiful and I want every piece.
I got to spend the day with some very cool people as we rode around a very hot London together.
It was literally 10-year-old me with my mates from the estate who were not supposed to leave the block but ended up in the West End.
The Patta Cycling Team, Gee, Kwame and Eeva is building community through cycling..And part of that is riding ‘All for the love of it’.
Every ride doesn’t have to be Tour de France coded sometimes just ride for a good cinnamon bun. To catch up with a friend. To feel the sun on your face.
No talk of watts per kilo, no efforts, just enjoying the ride.
This one’s for the big batty girls everywhere.
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Thanks to the RAPHA x PATTA teams
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#rapha #patta #cycling #roadcycling #fashion
There are so many different ways to enjoy riding a bike - you’re in control, and you can choose exactly how you want to do it.
I've overcome anxieties over the speed of rides, how steep the climbs were, and at times I’ve felt self-conscious. But I enjoy cycling so much, even the hard bits, that I just keep pushing through.
With my club Chain Gang Cyclists, I’ve ridden many roads in the UK and abroad taking on challenges I initially doubted I would be capable of.
Laka bike insurance was recommended to me and I’ve had a great experience with them over the last few years Ultimately when I’m on the road I know both me and my bike are well looked after.
Do it scared and unprepared, you will build your confidence as you build your miles. And always feel free to ask questions, there’s nothing more us cyclists like than talking bikes.
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#backedbylaka #ridewithlaka
#cycling #cyclist #femalecyclists
Donna McConnell's engagement
Donna McConnell's engagement rate on Instagram is 5.16%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 19 followers. An average post collects 683 likes and 58 comments, close to 12 likes for each comment.
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5.16%
- Avg likes
- 683
- Avg comments
- 58
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 19
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Who is Donna McConnell?
Donna McConnell (@the_ironempress) is an Athlete creator on Instagram, also filed under Technology. Donna McConnell carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Donna McConnell runs to 15 words across 4 lines.
How many followers does Donna McConnell have?
Donna McConnell has 12,570 followers on Instagram (12.6K). Donna McConnell follows 4,403 accounts, so the audience is roughly 2.9 times the size of the list followed. Donna McConnell has built a substantial archive of 823 posts.
What is Donna McConnell's engagement rate?
Donna McConnell's engagement rate on Instagram is 5.16%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 19 followers. An average post collects 683 likes and 58 comments, close to 12 likes for each comment.
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Flinque files Donna McConnell under Athlete, with Technology as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Donna McConnell, 7 are videos and 3 are carousels. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Donna McConnell repeatedly use the words cycling, ride, bike, riding and femalecyclists. Donna McConnell's captions carry hashtags such as #cycling, #femalecyclists and #roadcycling. Donna McConnell writes those captions mainly in English. Donna McConnell keeps 5 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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