Top 97 Quotes & Sayings by Lizzie Armitstead - Page 2

I need to learn to be happy and enjoy the achievement rather than already thinking about what I could have done better.

I trust myself, the way I prepare. I feel like I know what I'm doing.

I will never cheat in any walk of life.

I am one of the best in the world, and it's a position I should get used to being in.

I've got a lot of silvers. Second seems to be something I end up being. I don't want to be the bridesmaid forever.

I will hold my head high in Rio and do my best for Great Britain.

I'm one of the most tested athletes in the world.

It's really important for cycling and for women to be on a sporting stage which is in the mainstream and across the board, not just my own sport.

Most of my friends are non-cyclists. They are interested and proud of my achievements, but, equally, if I stopped tomorrow, they wouldn't say much about it!

I am proud, but I'm annoyed with myself for not believing in myself enough.

As a female athlete, I think it's really important to stand up on a podium and represent females and what we're capable of, and I always try to make political statements with what I do rather than with headlines.

I am sorry for causing anyone to lose faith in sport.

I've never thought about it in training, 'If I do this, then maybe I can be on the SPOTY shortlist.'

I can only tell you that I am a clean athlete and an honest person.

A world championship medal on the road is something that I'm missing from my CV.

I feel extremely guilty that I've had to put team-mates through extra media questions.

Eating well is really important to me. That means having balanced meals, never missing a meal, never skipping a meal, having a balanced diet, and never doing anything extreme.

It has been difficult to get back on the saddle, particularly after getting whiplash and concussion, but it's just about understanding that sometimes it's OK to say, 'I don't want to get back on my bike for week.'

I never quit. The times when I have quit in the past because I couldn't face trying harder have stayed with me, and the guilt is not worth it.

I'm not at the point of accepting it yet - but I will have to come to the point of accepting that people will doubt me forever.

I could have been banned. That's what I was most scared about. All the hard work being for nothing. It was basically my livelihood and my sport being taken away from me. It was everything.

I have to be a leader now. I need to shoulder responsibility more than I used to. It's changed me, but I'm OK with that.

Cyclists need to obey the Highway Code, not run red lights, and not ride with iPods on, and motorists need to be more respectful and look out for cyclists.

The Rio experience for me is going to be completely different to London.

Integrity is something I strive for in every part of my life.

It's fantastic to have the opportunity to race at home, so I wouldn't miss it.

In terms of being a famous person, it hasn't changed anything. It's not important for me.

I pay my taxes.

I need to go out on a ride feeling full and feeling ready.

I'm suited to harsh conditions, I don't like racing in the heat.

I'm 100 per cent motivated. I haven't done enough yet in cycling to be satisfied.

I like being part of the Great Britain setup. I like feeling I'm at a race that is important and the pressure that goes with it.

Cycling is a business.

There's a lot of bunch finishes, which are hectic and kind of dangerous; you need a lot of luck to win those.

I think about Rio every day. Every day in training, it's something that drives me forward. I want to be Olympic champion.

I need to be fit and strong, and I don't want to carry any excess fat.

A family is something that I definitely want, but I'm 26, so I have plenty of time, and I try not to kind of confuse the two because, if I'm lucky enough, I want to make having a baby a personal decision rather than a career-defined one.