You can't expect a woman who's holding down a part-time job to train for the biggest race in the world. She has to have a minimum wage, and I think it's something that is pretty crazy that we don't have that. Lizzie Armitstead bigcrazyexpect share on social
At the end of the day, cycling is a business, so we have to be able to offer something to a sponsor, and without exposure, that's going to be difficult, but that's where the UCI perhaps has to be a little bit stronger. Lizzie Armitstead bitebusinesscycle share on social
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. Lizzie Armitstead cyclistfemaleforge share on social
I think about Rio every day. Every day in training, it's something that drives me forward. I want to be Olympic champion. Lizzie Armitstead championdaydrive Change image and share on social
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! Lizzie Armitstead achievementcyclistequally Change image and share on social
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. Lizzie Armitstead codecyclisthighway Change image and share on social
I'm quite a strong person, and I've become even stronger. Lizzie Armitstead havepersonstrong Change image and share on social
There's a lot of bunch finishes, which are hectic and kind of dangerous; you need a lot of luck to win those. Lizzie Armitstead bunchdangerousfinish Change image and share on social
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. Lizzie Armitstead answerclockhouse Change image and share on social