Lizzie Armitstead Quotes
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It has been difficult to get back on the saddle, particularly after getting whiplash and concussion, but it's just about understanding that sometimes it's OK to say, 'I don't want to get back on my bike for week.'
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I'm one of the most tested athletes in the world.
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I have a strong, inspiring, and professional group of women around me with Boels-Dolmans. We race and train incredibly hard as a team.
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I never quit. The times when I have quit in the past because I couldn't face trying harder have stayed with me, and the guilt is not worth it.
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It's fantastic to have the opportunity to race at home, so I wouldn't miss it.
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A world championship medal on the road is something that I'm missing from my CV.
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I've never thought about it in training, 'If I do this, then maybe I can be on the SPOTY shortlist.'
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Eating well is really important to me. That means having balanced meals, never missing a meal, never skipping a meal, having a balanced diet, and never doing anything extreme.
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I'm not at the point of accepting it yet - but I will have to come to the point of accepting that people will doubt me forever.
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I'm a very goal-oriented person, so I look at the specific demands of a certain race and tailor my training towards that.
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It's fantastic news that the Aviva Women's Tour will continue in 2016.
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Integrity is something I strive for in every part of my life.
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I feel really lucky. There wasn't a doubt in my mind when Phil asked me to marry him.
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I need to learn to be happy and enjoy the achievement rather than already thinking about what I could have done better.
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I mean, for me, the reason I ride my bike and race is because I love doing it, not because I'm seeking recognition for it.
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I never expected to compete at home in a UCI women's race - let alone as world champion.
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It's very special that the Olympics is in London. As a first Olympic experience, it's going to be pretty incredible.
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There is no pathway for female GB road cyclists, but at the same time, if you are wanting to be the best in the world, you have to forge your own pathway. It's not that things should be there on a plate for you. You have to work really hard, and that's what I've done, and I didn't let it stop me.
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I'm suited to harsh conditions, I don't like racing in the heat.
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I will hold my head high in Rio and do my best for Great Britain.
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I am not a robot; I am a member of a family - my commitment to them comes over and above my commitment to cycling.
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The UCI have to make the decision to put in rules into women's cycling that they have in men's cycling: you know, like a minimum budget to run a women's team and that sort of thing so that it becomes more professional.
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I'm quite a strong person, and I've become even stronger.
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As a British rider, it's a privilege to be able to compete on home roads. The British public have really taken to cycling, and you can see that when the race goes through different towns: the community really gets behind it.