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Hayley Simmonds
1st 2020 National Hill Climb Champion
Hayley Simmons has been a full-time, professional cyclist. Hayley won her first CTT National title in 2014 and her first Elite British National TT title in 2015. She is the holder of 3 British TT records (at 10, 25, and 50 miles) and was the first woman to break the 50-minute barrier for a 25-mile time trial.
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I started using Edge when I was in a hard block of off-season training preparing for the Commonwealth Games. In the time that I’ve been monitoring my biomarkers, I’ve learnt a lot about my body, the way it reacts to certain stressors and how to look after myself with a view to optimising performance. Having access to historical and current data from the Edge tests I have been much more aware of what issues I might be having and also far better informed before having a discussion with the doctor.
Hayley Simmonds is a professional road cyclist who started cycling in 2011 having been a rower for the previous 8 years at The King’s School Worcester and The University of Cambridge. Hayley won her first CTT National title in 2014 and her first Elite British National TT title in 2015.
Hayley is the holder of 3 British TT records (at 10, 25, and 50 miles) and was the first woman to break the 50-minute barrier for a 25-mile time trial. She has represented Great Britain at the international level every year since 2015 and won a bronze medal for Team England in the time trial at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and another for Team GB in the time trial at the 2019 European Games in Minsk.
In order to perform at her best, Hayley has found the insights gained from Edge tests invaluable, as Hayley explains, “When I first started cycling I thought that winning was just a result of training hard but it is so much more than that.
There are a multitude of factors that contribute to a winning performance and the knowledge I’ve gained from Edge has been invaluable. In the past few years, I have gone through several periods of injury and illness. Being able to monitor my biomarkers not only through these periods but also through the subsequent recovery and return to training enabled me to look after my body and come back stronger.”
Hayley's Favourites
What is your pre-competition meal?
Tropical bircher muesli (recipe by Alan Murchison, Performance Chef) with obligatory mango!
Favourite music for motivation?
I have a very eclectic taste in music! My favourite song to listen to pre-race is “Sometimes” by Sound of Guns but my warm-up playlist also includes “Go” by Livingston, “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers and “Where We Belong” by Lostprophets.
What is your go-to treat?
Ice cream! I try to make my own healthy versions though to satisfy any cravings without the calories. My favourite in the summer is to make a milkshake like recovery drink with frozen banana, protein powder, yoghurt and peanut butter.
What Superhero would you be?
I’d be Captain Marvel as she is one of the most powerful superheroes, male or female. She has a wide range of abilities to rival her male counterparts and is an embodiment of female strength - the perfect female role model for young girls.
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