The criticism does not hurt because I have always been my own worst critic. I wouldn't say I don't respect other people's opinions, but my opinion is the most important. Tony McCoy badcriticcriticism Change image and share on social
Most days, I have a slice of toast, then lie in a hot bath for an hour to get up a sweat. I have a sauna at the racecourse and then go and ride. On the way home, I might stop at a service station and have a bar of chocolate and a Diet Coke. And that's it, basically. Tony McCoy barbasicallybath share on social
Sir Gordon Richards was the most successful jockey - flat or jumps - there's ever been: champion jockey for 26 years. He set a record of 269 winners in the season 55 years before I broke it. That was my greatest achievement. Tony McCoy achievementbreakchampion share on social
A helmet is the most important part of any jockey's kit because of the number of falls you take, so I wouldn't want to be wearing anything on the track unless it had been thoroughly tested. Tony McCoy fallhelmetimportant Change image and share on social
During every race, an ambulance trails the riders around the course. You know that sometimes you are going to end up in the back of that ambulance. Tony McCoy ambulancebackend Change image and share on social
There is no place for arrogance or complacency in racing because you are up there one minute and on your backside the next. Tony McCoy arrogancebacksidecomplacency Change image and share on social