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
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
There are lots of things that could be done. We could get more help from the UCI, like forcing Pro-Tour teams to have a women's equivalent. Lizzie Armitstead equivalentforcelot Change image and share on social
Eating well is really important to me. That means having balanced meals, never missing a meal, never skipping a meal, having a balanced diet, and never doing anything extreme. Lizzie Armitstead balancedieteat Change image and share on social
The Rio experience for me is going to be completely different to London. Lizzie Armitstead completelyexperiencelondon Change image and share on social
I need to be fit and strong, and I don't want to carry any excess fat. Lizzie Armitstead carryexcessfat Change image and share on social
I'm not at the point of accepting it yet - but I will have to come to the point of accepting that people will doubt me forever. Lizzie Armitstead acceptdoubtforever Change image and 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
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. Lizzie Armitstead championcrossdream Change image and share on social
It's really important for cycling and for women to be on a sporting stage which is in the mainstream and across the board, not just my own sport. Lizzie Armitstead boardcycleimportant Change image and share on social
