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Cycle to Mipim 2026: What a ride!
Property Week features editor Andy Hillier joined 60 riders taking part in this year’s annual fundraising Cycle to Mipim, an epic challenge where participants pedal to Cannes, France.
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Mipim day three: serendipitous catch-ups and final takeways
It’s my Mipim Day three and another early start for a breakfast catch-up with FTI’s Giles Barrie and a chat about future Propertyshe podcast guests.
Office talk, international flavours but no mayor on Mipim Day 2
It was another early start for those attending the Mipim British Property Federation (BPF) investor breakfast, now a stand-up reception at the UK Stage in the Palais rather than the lavish sit-down breakfast of old at the Carlton Hotel.
Cycle to Mipim, day six: the home straight
After yesterday’s tough day in the mountains, I thought today would be a relatively easy run to the finish line in Cannes. How wrong I was.
Mipim 2026: day one – four seasons in one day and lots of great discussions
I arrived into a rainy, grey Cannes early evening on Monday with promises from the driver that tomorrow’s weather would be fine.
Cycle to Mipim, day five: reaching the peak
Day Five has been nicknamed “Queen of the Mountains” day by the riders, as it is the highest elevation overall.
Cycle to Mipim, day four: mountain days and weary legs
The morning came all too soon. Before I knew it, it was 4.30am and my alarm clock was buzzing ahead of our 5.30am departure.
Cycle to Mipim, day three: morning larks and steak frites
There aren't many advantages to being a ‘morning lark’ but it turns out it’s quite useful on group cycling trips.
Cycle to Mipim, day two: trains and automobiles
For the six-day riders, the day started with an early 4.45am alarm call on the ferry ahead of their arrival into Ouistreham.
Cycle to Mipim, day one: sweets and broken suitcases
This morning the six-day riders to Mipim in Cannes, France, set off from Battersea Power Station in London.