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
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. Lizzie Armitstead britishcommunitycompete 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
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
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
