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
Outside the Olympics, there are massive discrepancies within all sports. But the positive side for me is that the Olympics are the biggest platform there is, and there's total equality across all sports. Lizzie Armitstead bigdiscrepancyequality 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 am one of the best in the world, and it's a position I should get used to being in. Lizzie Armitstead positionworld Change image and share on social
In terms of being a famous person, it hasn't changed anything. It's not important for me. Lizzie Armitstead changefamousimportant Change image and share on social
Any woman in any career has to think about when they have children, if they want to have children, and how it's going to affect their career. Lizzie Armitstead affectcareerchild 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've never thought about it in training, 'If I do this, then maybe I can be on the SPOTY shortlist.' Lizzie Armitstead haveshortlistspoty Change image and share on social
