Lizzie Armitstead Quotes

Crossing the line and being world champion, I've always dreamt about it, and now I've done it. It's quite a surreal feeling, but obviously very special.

Lizzie Armitstead

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• Crossing the line and being world champion, I've always dreamt about it, and now I've done it. It's quite a surreal feeling, but obviously very special.

  

  Lizzie Armitstead
  • World
  • Done
  • Feeling