Hannah Simms is an endurance mountain bike and gravel athlete who thrives at the front of the women’s field while building a career in marketing and event planning. Cycling has been a constant in her life, from racing and cherished family rides to creating opportunities for personal growth, lifelong friendships, and professional development. Driven by a passion for growing women’s cycling, Hannah is dedicated to inspiring others to embrace the sport. When she’s not on the bike, you’ll find her surfing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, or indulging in donuts and margaritas!
Date of birth
1997-06-28
Riding with Kona since
Since 2024.
What’s your favorite Kona in your quiver and why?
The Hei Hei - it’s just so fun to ride in BC. It’s so capable for big climbing missions and can handle techy descents.
Where are you from and where do you live?
From Horseshoe Valley, ON. Now you can typically find me somewhere in BC.
What’s your favorite Kona of all time and why?
Bright orange Jake the Snake. That’s what my aunt used to race for Kona, so in my mind that’s the bike I think of when I think of Kona and my first memories of the brand growing up.
Most looking forward to this season?
Attending and racing Sea Otter for the first time!
What was your favorite track/race/event of 2024 and why?
BC Bike Race - you can’t beat the trails in BC.
Who has most influenced you?
My parents. I would not be riding a bike and where I am today without them.
What was the last gift you received?
Chalices style glasses for drinking margaritas.
If you were a candy bar, which would you be & why?
A Snickers because I’m not me when I’m hungry.
How would your local bicycle mechanic describe you in three words?
Not tooooo bad.
Last thing you found?
My wallet (after thinking I was putting it in a safe place but forgot the safe place).
Last YouTube rabbit hole you fell into?
Drones.
Last account you followed on Instagram?
@epicmtbseries
Last time you pretended to know what someone was talking about?
Almost on the daily lately in Costa Rica trying to speak Spanish.
Last podcast or audio book you listened to?
Second Nature - The Business of Athlete Sponsorships.
Last thing you googled?
1 cup of butter in tablespoons.
Last time you accidentally hit “reply all”?
I don’t think I’ve screwed up too badly with this but, I think a pet peeve would be when people DON’T hit reply all and constantly drop everyone else off the email chain.
Last excuse you used to skip something?
I need to pack.
Last thing you fixed with duct tape?
Duct taping a stick to a knife to get a cable end unstuck from inside my frame down the seat tube.
Last random object you used as a tool?
See above.
