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. Lizzie Armitstead boxconcernfeel Change image and share on social
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. Lizzie Armitstead bikeloverace Change image and share on social
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
I remember taking my stabilisers off my bike with my dad in the back garden. It was a small little bike, and it was called Poppy, had balloons on it, and was purple. Lizzie Armitstead backballoonbike 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
It's very special that the Olympics is in London. As a first Olympic experience, it's going to be pretty incredible. Lizzie Armitstead experienceincrediblelondon 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
I've been successful because I've never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility. Lizzie Armitstead haveresponsibilityshy Change image and share on social
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. Lizzie Armitstead changeleaderresponsibility Change image and share on social
