floraisabelperkins5 days ago5 minThe blog post where...we look forward.This is the second instalment of my Father-Daughter interviews. It’s a brief look at what lies ahead in the coming year. Or at least what...
floraisabelperkinsJan 2910 minThe blog post where...Dad takes overThis is a bit of a long one. I recorded and wrote out a conversation with my Dad. We discussed this past year. Enjoy. Dad: OK, so this is...
floraisabelperkinsDec 31, 20202 minThe blog post where… I tell you about my pre-Christmas surprise.In November I received an email from Monica Greenwood, at that time the Women's Junior Academy Endurance Coach (She’s since been appointe...
floraisabelperkinsNov 30, 20203 minThe Blog post where…I express my gratitude.I wanted to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to a whole load of people who have really helped me to progress in cycling, be it le...
floraisabelperkinsOct 31, 20204 minThe blog post where…I give a brief overview of my seasonI am now taking some time off the bike and have had some time to reflect on the season that I've had. Earlier on in the year I was search...
floraisabelperkinsOct 5, 20201 minThe blog post where... I dip my toe into the world of ‘Testing’Since my last post, I have had a birthday, gone back to school and dipped into a different side of the sport, Time Trials (TTs). I’ve don...
floraisabelperkinsAug 7, 20202 minThe blog post where ... I travel furtherAlthough racing had been put on pause in the UK, this time in lockdown has given me more opportunities to do things that maybe wouldn't f...
floraisabelperkinsJun 14, 20202 minThe blog post where...I explain why I ride a bikeCycling makes my life better, but a little harder. Juggling school work, family commitments, a bit of a social life and a fairly full on ...
floraisabelperkinsFeb 29, 20203 minThe blog post where … I talk you through my experience of Senior Track NationalsThis past January, I competed in the Senior Track Nationals in Manchester. I’ve never ridden at that level before. I didn’t know what to ...
floraisabelperkinsJan 30, 20201 minThe blog post where.. I rate Richmond ParkI have a bit of a love-hate relationship when it comes to Richmond Park. It’s about 30 minutes ride away for me and so it’s handy when I ...
floraisabelperkinsOct 15, 20191 minThe blog post where ... I tell you how I got into cycling I started off at Herne Hill Velodrome. My Mum was looking for some cheap childcare and sent me and my brothers to the holiday club! From ...
floraisabelperkinsOct 15, 20192 minThe blog post where... I talk you through my last year as a Youth rider My last year as a youth didn’t go as well I would have liked. I hoped to get better results and to make Junior Academy. I spent the major...
floraisabelperkinsOct 15, 20191 minThe blog post where ... you find out some more about meFACT FILE Name: Flora Perkins Age:16 Most distinctive characteristic: ginger hair (or African sunset as my Dad calls it) Favourite food: ...
