A lot of women in sport tend to take on a very masculine, aggressive look. They want to be perceived as being strong and powerful. I never lost that sense of wanting to retain my femininity. Victoria Pendleton aggressivefemininitylose Change image and share on social
Don't get me wrong: there are some fantastic people who work at British Cycling who kept me together, who were there when I was struggling with it all. They were walking the same tightrope in many ways, because if you do speak up, your days are numbered. Victoria Pendleton britishcycleday share on social
I went to Australia and did a three day hike with my fiance through the wilderness, which was nice. Victoria Pendleton australiadayfiance Change image and 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
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've lost a lot more races than I've ever won... it's all part of the journey, really. Victoria Pendleton havejourneylose Change image and share on social
I've always been very fond of animals. Victoria Pendleton animalfondhave Change image and share on social
I just want to prove that I am really good at something. And I haven't quite done that yet - at least not to myself. I know I could ride so much better, with more ease, with more finesse. I feel I'm nowhere near as good as I should be. Victoria Pendleton easefeelfinesse share on social
I've never pretended that I'm not female and vulnerable. To me, it's just being honest. Victoria Pendleton femalehavehonest Change image and share on social
