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There's been a lot of champions before me, and I'm sure there will be ahead of me.
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I could have been banned. That's what I was most scared about. All the hard work being for nothing. It was basically my livelihood and my sport being taken away from me. It was everything.
Lizzie Armitstead
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When you are on a climb, you always pick out people's words of encouragement, and it can push us on, without doubt.
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I eat a lot more now than I ever used to. I have taken a real interest in nutrition and believe in the difference that makes when fueling your body correctly. That means never skipping a meal and making sure that my diet supports my training needs.
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As far as I'm concerned, as soon as you reach your goal, then that's the box ticked for me. I don't feel the need to repeat titles or repeat victories; as soon as I get the one, then I'm happy.
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I used to think that in order to be lean, I had to under-eat.
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The only thing that I can do - and the only thing that I've always done - is to ride my bike fast and get my head down and control the things I can control.
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There are a lot of people I look up to and respect, but there's nobody really specific I would call a hero.
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Cyclists need to obey the Highway Code, not run red lights, and not ride with iPods on, and motorists need to be more respectful and look out for cyclists.
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I have to make sure I get the right amount of protein and iron, and I take supplements for that. I think people would be surprised if they saw my diet, though; it's very normal.
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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.
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I've got a lot of silvers. Second seems to be something I end up being. I don't want to be the bridesmaid forever.
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Most of my friends are non-cyclists. They are interested and proud of my achievements, but, equally, if I stopped tomorrow, they wouldn't say much about it!
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I need to be fit and strong, and I don't want to carry any excess fat.
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I have to be a leader now. I need to shoulder responsibility more than I used to. It's changed me, but I'm OK with that.
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I am sorry for causing anyone to lose faith in sport.
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I remember if the telephone rang after 9 o'clock in the house, my mother would say, 'Who's ringing at this time?' We just wouldn't answer the phone.
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I feel extremely guilty that I've had to put team-mates through extra media questions.
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I'm excited to see the growth in women's cycling, and I think the Women's Tour has had a really positive impact on that change.
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I've been successful because I've never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility.
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I'm not a victim, and I don't need to behave like one.
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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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I pay my taxes.
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I feel really lucky. There wasn't a doubt in my mind when Phil asked me to marry him.
Lizzie Armitstead