Welcome to our Rider Profiles — your chance to get to know the riders behind the kit, in their own words.

We sat down with each member of the 2026 Handsling Alba roster and let them do the talking: where they've come from, what drives them, a few things you probably didn't expect to find out and finishing off with some of their top tips for aspiring cyclists.

So get comfortable and read on to hear from the next rider in our series Anna Flynn...

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The Journey So Far

Tell us about your early years — where did you grow up?

I grew up in Edinburgh, and have lived there ever since! Sport has been a part of my life from an early age, and I tried a lot of different sports as a kid before finding cycling was my favourite.

How did you get into cycling? Who inspired or helped you along the way?

My brother had been going along to the local cycling club and then when I was old enough my parents got me into it as well. At first I was definitely more there for the social side and enjoying riding and playing with my friends. But as I moved through the youth categories I gradually started to enjoy the racing and training a lot more and never really looked back!

Tell us about the teams and clubs you were part of as a youth.

Edinburgh Road Club has played the biggest part of my progression as a cyclist. They were really good at supporting me to do multiple disciplines when I was younger, and it was a really nice environment to be in. They also had a youth triathlon section of the club which allowed me to give that a go for a while as well. 

Tell us more about your cycling career to date — teams, clubs, and any highlights. When did you join Handsling Alba, and how did that come about?

As a youth I mainly competed in mountain bike and cyclocross disciplines and when I moved into the junior ranks I got onto the GB mountain bike squad, and then further processed onto the U23 squad. This gave the opportunity to race abroad at multiple world cups, and I represented GB at the European and World Championships multiple times. I also represented GB at multiple European and World CX championships. 

In 2023, I got a pretty bad concussion at a MTB world cup which took me out of racing for almost 6 months. In 2024 and 2025 my focus was more on enjoying cycling again after quite a few setbacks during my MTB racing, and I started trying a lot more gravel and road racing and I enjoyed this new challenge.

When did you join Handsling Alba and how did that come about?

In 2025 I did my first full national road series, and started enjoying the road racing a lot more. I had a few pretty good results but I knew I had a lot to learn and was really eager to get the experience of racing abroad in professional races. Being from Scotland, Handling Alba felt like the perfect fit for me, and I was really impressed by the level of support they offer. 

Quick Fire Q&A

What is a fact about you that would surprise people the most? 

I love goats!!

Do you have any favourite food combos that most other people would find weird? 

One of my favourite dishes to make at home is haggis with Brussels sprouts and pasta or gnocchi. Pretty weird but very very tasty :)

What is your favourite type of race? 

Anything with a bit of gravel sectors and some punchy climbs!

What is the hardest race you've ever ridden in? 

Last year I did the TRAKA 200 which is a 200km gravel race, that was pretty hard. I bonked with 50km to go and questioned my life decisions…but it was so worth it to finish!

Is there any kit that you'd never ride without? 

I always ride with a lot of spares and tools just in case something goes wrong. Do I know how to fix things? Not really. But at least I’m prepared. 

What are your personal top 3 cycling destinations? 

Aix les Bains in the French Alps

Mountainbiking in the Scottish Borders 

Sligo on the West Coast of Ireland where my Dad is from

What's the best thing about being on Handsling Alba? 

Everyone is really committed and hardworking, but we all have a lot of fun and laughs as well so it feels like the perfect balance and environment to be in. 

Top 3 Tips for Aspiring Cyclists

Here's Anna's advice to pass on to anyone finding their own way into cycling:

1. Don’t feel like you need to specialise in one discipline early in your cycling career, a lot of skills are transferable between disciplines. 
2. Don’t underestimate the importance of fuelling, especially out on long training rides!
3. Make sure to keep it fun. Things like riding with friends and including some cafe stops can help keep moral high when you are training hard!

Here's to a great year, Anna!

Missed our last profile? Catch up with Rider Profile: Beth Morrow.