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At what age did Susan learn to ride a bike?
She learnt to ride a bike at the age of 6.
Why does Susan start to worry after school one day in December?
She starts to worry because her gran didn’t come to pick her up.
How does Susan feel before her first big BMX competition?
She feels nervous and scared.
Who brings Susan her red hoody just before she competes?
Her mother does.
How old is Susan when she becomes a BMX star?
She is 13 when she becomes a BMX star.
Why does Susan find BMX competitions fascinating?
Susan thinks that BMX competitions are extremely cool and full of tricks.
How does Susan’s mother behave when she picks Susan up?
She looks visibly upset.
What happens when Susan tries to practice a trick before the competition?
She falls from the BMX and hurts herself.
Why does Susan suddenly feel more confident before her performance?
Which major competition will Susan participate in October?
She will take part in The Teen BMX World Championships.
What does Susan’s gran do with the pictures of her on her BMX?
She keeps them in a scrapbook.
How much time does Gran spend in surgery?
She spends 2 hours in surgery.
How does Susan feel after her accident with the BMX?
She feels sad because she ripped her Gran's red hoody.
What happens when Susan hears a whisper in her ear?
She decides to attempt the final trick.
What competition does Susan win before the big championship?
She wins The Salisbury BMX and Skate Festival.
What is Gran planning to give Susan for her 7th birthday?
She is planning to give her a scrapbook full of BMX pictures.
What has happened to Susan’s gran?
How does Susan react when she realizes her hoody is ripped?
She bursts into tears and throws the hoody on the floor.
What happens after Susan puts on her red hoody?
She regains confidence and wins the competition.
According to Susan, what is the key to her success?
The key to success for Susan is training every day for about three hours.
What drink do Susan and her family have while looking at the scrapbook?
They have Lemon squash while looking at the scrapbook.
How does Susan react when she receives the red hoody from Gran on Christmas?
She is still sad and goes outside for fresh air.
What adds to Susan’s nerves just before she competes?
There is a large audience.
How does Susan’s life change after winning the BMX competition?
After winning the BMX competition, she becomes a well-known BMX champion.
What does Susan say about motivation in her radio interview?
"The key is to work hard and do your best."