Bradley Wiggins Quotes
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Working-class people don't tend to be wooed by celebrity.
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I was a bit of a loner at school because I was into what I was into, that sort of scene; that is where the whole mod thing started, when I was 14-15.
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I always compare myself to the best.
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If you didn't go out every time it was raining, you wouldn't get anything done. So it's a case of making the right clothing choice in terms of waterproof, breathable, warm clothing.
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When you're in the heat of the moment, you need guys you can trust and who have been there for you.
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I may never get back to the track. The problem was that I was dominating my event, and the winning became slightly boring. I wanted new challenges, and I've got that on the road.
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I feel a different person in a lot of ways. I feel much more professional and dedicated to my trade than I used to be. I appreciate this ability I've got - and don't take it for granted any more. That fits every aspect of my life now.
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I went to see Ocean Colour Scene at Shepherds Bush and and felt part of something. They paved the way for me.
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People think sport is life and death - it's not.
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I'm not just a time triallist any more.
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People always push the boundaries, especially when the rewards are so high financially.
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You train all year for the physical aspect of cycling, but you can't plan for what comes next. You're still the same person. External perceptions might change, but inside, you're the same.
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It's difficult, and it's an incredibly fine balance between getting your weight right down and being anorexic.
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In sport, you just have to take what you can get.
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Success is easy to take for granted.
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Part of me worries about upsetting people, because we all have perceptions about Olympic champions.
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I always found that the more extreme and the more eccentric I was, that's what would separate me. I always felt that I needed that separation; otherwise, I'd just be like everybody else.
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When you see it from the outside, then you see just how great the Tour de France is.
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I think my wife has struggled a bit because of how obsessive I get with what I eat and stuff.
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You speak to the press at the Tour every day, but most often in a negative sense. Ninety per cent of the questions you are asked in the post-race press conferences are challenging or provocative, so you have to justify yourself; you have to try to give the right answers about every topic across the board.