I have always loved animals and groomed friends' horses as a child. I think I may have even ridden the odd seaside donkey in my early years. Victoria Pendleton animalchilddonkey Change image and share on social
To be honest, after you've crossed the line at the Olympic Games, it is bedlam for the next, about, five or six hours. Media, press conference, dope control - you might get some food if you're lucky. You might see family if you're lucky. Victoria Pendleton bedlamconferencecontrol share on social
I beat myself up the whole time because I'm striving for something I'll basically never achieve. I portray this image of confidence, of arrogance, and it's not really me. I'm never satisfied, and I'm never content. It means I'm a bit of a mess some of the time. Victoria Pendleton achievearrogancebasically share on social
I come from a cycling background. I happened to be good at it; the opportunities came my way. It wasn't something I necessarily searched to be involved in; it wasn't a dream. I just had an opportunity which you couldn't refuse. Victoria Pendleton backgroundcycledream 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
I love it and really, really enjoy weight training. I love free weights. I find it really rewarding. Victoria Pendleton enjoyfindfree Change image and share on social
It's a very unique feeling - to be that strong and unbreakable. But I'm working towards it. Victoria Pendleton feltstrongunbreakable Change image and share on social
I've always been very fond of animals. Victoria Pendleton animalfondhave 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
