The men couldn't understand how I could be so successful and so insecure at the same time - because it doesn't really exist in the same way in the male psyche. Victoria Pendleton existinsecuremale Change image and share on social
As a professional track cyclist, I have always challenged myself, and I enjoy seeing how I cope when faced with the unknown. Victoria Pendleton challengecopecyclist Change image and share on social
I am a self-critical perfectionist. Victoria Pendleton criticalperfectionist Change image and share on social
I was just, like, all I want to do is be really good at something. Really, really good at something, so people are vaguely impressed by me. Victoria Pendleton goodimpresspeople Change image and share on social
I genuinely enjoy the process of making colourful, delicious food. But I do allow myself an occasional piece of chocolate - today I had a pastry. If I fancy something, I'll have it. Victoria Pendleton chocolatecolourfuldelicious Change image and share on social
I am so in tune with my body that I know how it should feel. Victoria Pendleton bodyfeeltune Change image and share on social
One of the first coaches I worked with on the national team told me that I was too skinny, too puny, and had no natural acceleration. He said I'd be better off looking for another facet of sport to follow. That was a really, really bad moment. For a long time, I felt as if my dad was the only one who had faith in me. Victoria Pendleton accelerationbadcoach share on social
People will put restrictions on your ability, on your aptitude, on your talent, on your character, and to be honest, it's just opinion. Don't let anyone put you in a box or draw your path for you. Victoria Pendleton abilityaptitudebox Change image and share on social
I could scrape water off horses all day long. That would never get boring. Victoria Pendleton boredayhorse Change image and share on social
I think I might become a pescatarian. I love sushi, couldn't give it up. Victoria Pendleton givelovepescatarian Change image and share on social