Meet the riders: Hannah Williams, Knight Frank

This will be Hannah Williams' first Cycle to MIPIM. The Knight Frank team rider has been putting in the hard work training over the winter.
 
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you're working on right now
I'm an Associate in the Residential Development & Investment, Valuation & Advisory team at Knight Frank. I currently advise large institutional investors, multi-national debt lenders, private investors and property companies on residential investment and Build to Rent assets across London and the UK.

How did you get into cycling?
I got into cycling during lockdown when I started using my brother's too large and too heavy hybrid bike to travel around London in order to see friends. Eventually I got myself a road bike and after getting bored of Richmond Park laps, I joined Clapham Chasers. Through the club I have made many cycling-mad friends who have got me into numerous cycling adventures, sportives and the occasional Ironman.
 
How did you get involved in Cycle to MIPIM?
I've been wanting to do either pedElle or MIPIM, and due to friend's wedding clashing with pedElle I decided to take the plunge to do MIPIM!  
 
What are you most looking forward to?
Getting to meet other cyclists across the industry as well as cycling through new landscapes.
 
What are you dreading?
If it rains the whole way...
 
How are you approaching training?
I've started joining the weekly Club Peloton Regents Park laps, as well as persuading friends into getting out with me on weekends despite the recent flooding and freezing temperatures. 
 
Any top tips you’ve picked up that you’ll take with you on the ride?
Extra layers and snacks.
 
What would you most like to get out of the event?
To enjoy it whilst making a new network of friends, as well as getting to the end in one piece!
 
Best of luck to Hannah on her journey to Cannes. Find her fundraising page here.