Hannah is the Junior National Cyclocross Champion, won the Senior Women's Cyclocross National Trophy Series and the West Midland Cyclocross League. That is quite some accomplishment for a 17 year old. In such a hard and uncompromising sport, you'd not expect to see such a friendly and relaxed person. Hannah's friendliness belies her determination and ability though and if we were her rivals we wouldn't want to make that mistake. You find many juniors come into cycling through MTB or Track but what does Hannah see in this world of suffering and why cyclocross? "Every race is different and every course suits different people. This means anything can happen and the unpredictability means to be the best you have to be very adaptable." She makes it sound so easy.

Name: Hannah Payton

Age: 17

Hometown: Kingswinford

Cycling Discipline: Cyclocross

Years riding: 8 years

Sponsors: Morvelo - Kinesis - Reynolds - Clif - BBB - TRP

What draws you to the world of bikes? It’s a family sport that I have grown up with. I used to do triathlons but found I was best at cycling and wanted to do it properly and achieve something special.

How would you describe yourself: Smooth, calm and a bit cheeky

What or who inspires you to do what you do on a bike? World Cyclocross Champs!

>>>>>>> Read Hannah's blog here.