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
I never expected to compete at home in a UCI women's race - let alone as world champion. Lizzie Armitstead championcompeteexpect Change image and share on social
I had to find my own path, and in some ways, it's been a good thing. Lizzie Armitstead findgoodpath 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
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
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
As I get older, it's getting more frustrating because I'm starting to think about what I'm going to do after cycling, and I may be pushed to study alongside riding in order to prepare for retirement - all those things the professional blokes don't really have to think about. Lizzie Armitstead alongsideblokecycle share on social
When I have a family, I will be retired. Lizzie Armitstead familyretire 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
