You have to be realistic. I'd love to be more famous, have lots of people supporting me, people knowing my name, but I need a tennis racket or a golf club or to play football. Being a female, I don't stand a chance. Victoria Pendleton chanceclubfamous share on social
Food plays a large part in our weekend, but on a Friday evening, I'll make us something simple for tea. I might have a wee glass of wine. Victoria Pendleton evenfoodfriday Change image and share on social
I worried I was a boyish shape. I always thought I might grow some, but it never happened. Victoria Pendleton boyishgrowhappen Change image and share on social
Even though I've won numerous titles and an Olympic gold medal, there are still so many faults in my performance that I can honestly hardly bear to watch the videos back. Victoria Pendleton backbearfault Change image and share on social
It would be great to be recognised for my achievements, but Sports Personality isn't about that. Victoria Pendleton achievementgreatpersonality Change image and share on social
I used to feel very lonely on the team. The boys would all pair up. Victoria Pendleton boyfeellonely Change image and share on social
I was constantly being told I shouldn't talk so much about how I was feeling. They seemed to think I was giving too much away to my competitors. Showing signs of weakness. But I've always thought that was rubbish. Victoria Pendleton competitorconstantlyfelt share on social
Maybe guys also have insecurities, but in a sporting arena, they keep it to themselves. I can't do that. Victoria Pendleton arenaguyinsecurity Change image and share on social
It's a rare and special feeling to ride a racehorse. Victoria Pendleton feltracehorserare Change image and share on social
I used to wear miniskirts with my GB top, and sparkly sandals, and the boys would be like: 'Oh my gosh, this girl cannot be serious.' Victoria Pendleton boygirlgosh Change image and share on social
