Hannah Mayho
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hannah Mayho |
| Born | 10 December 1990 England United Kingdom |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road and track |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Endurance |
| Amateur team | |
| 2006 | Raleigh ERV |
| Major wins | |
 European Champion Junior British Champion U16 & Junior | |
Hannah Mayho (born 10 December 1990[1]) is an English road and track cyclist from Cullingworth, West Yorkshire, and a member of British Cycling's Olympic Academy Squad.[1] A former county netball player and cross-country runner, Mayho began cycling in 2006 having been spotted at her school by British Cycling's Talent Team, she was then coached by their coaches Phil West and Frances Newstead.[2] At first she concentrated on athletics, but, seeing the pathway to success more clearly defined in cycling, she chose to concentrate on that sport.[3]
A car collided with her on a training ride in May 2010, breaking her left leg and her right arm and wrist.[4] A year after her accident Mayho returned to racing at the British National Time Trial Championships where she finished third in the Junior Women's event.[5]
Mayho went on to study for a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Chester.[6]
