Lizzie Armitstead

I had to find my own path, and in some ways, it's been a good thing.

You've got all that 130 km. of being totally focused, and as soon as you cross the line, it takes a few seconds to realise what's happened.

There are lots of things that could be done. We could get more help from the UCI, like forcing Pro-Tour teams to have a women's equivalent.

I'm proud that with 'Bright Eyes' we've always experimented and tried to make a different record every time out.

A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor believes in health.

If I were gay, life would be a lot simpler. I'm kind of annoyed that I'm not.