Top 97 Quotes by Lizzie Armitstead

The harder the race, the better.

Crossing the line and being world champion, I've always dreamt about it, and now I've done it. It's quite a surreal feeling, but obviously very special.

It hurts me to consider anybody questioning my performances.

I've got a lot of silvers. Second seems to be something I end up being. I don't want to be the bridesmaid forever.

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.

I trust myself, the way I prepare. I feel like I know what I'm doing.

I am proud, but I'm annoyed with myself for not believing in myself enough.

I've never thought about it in training, 'If I do this, then maybe I can be on the SPOTY shortlist.'

It's fantastic to have the opportunity to race at home, so I wouldn't miss it.

I never quit. The times when I have quit in the past because I couldn't face trying harder have stayed with me, and the guilt is not worth it.