There are lots of things that could be done. We could get more help from the UCI, like forcing Pro-Tour teams to have a women’s equivalent. – Lizzie Armitstead
I feel extremely guilty that I’ve had to put team-mates through extra media questions. – Lizzie Armitstead
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. – Lizzie Armitstead
As I get older, it’s getting more frustrating because I’m starting to think about what I’m going to do after cycling, and I may be pushed to study alongside riding in order to prepare for retirement – all those things the professional blokes don’t really have to think about. – Lizzie Armitstead
It’s very special that the Olympics is in London. As a first Olympic experience, it’s going to be pretty incredible. – Lizzie Armitstead
I’m excited to see the growth in women’s cycling, and I think the Women’s Tour has had a really positive impact on that change. – Lizzie Armitstead
The UCI have to make the decision to put in rules into women’s cycling that they have in men’s cycling: you know, like a minimum budget to run a women’s team and that sort of thing so that it becomes more professional. – Lizzie Armitstead
I am one of the best in the world, and it’s a position I should get used to being in. – Lizzie Armitstead
I remember if the telephone rang after 9 o’clock in the house, my mother would say, ‘Who’s ringing at this time?’ We just wouldn’t answer the phone. – Lizzie Armitstead
There is no pathway for female GB road cyclists, but at the same time, if you are wanting to be the best in the world, you have to forge your own pathway. It’s not that things should be there on a plate for you. You have to work really hard, and that’s what I’ve done, and I didn’t let it stop me. – Lizzie Armitstead
I’ve been successful because I’ve never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility. – Lizzie Armitstead
I think about Rio every day. Every day in training, it’s something that drives me forward. I want to be Olympic champion. – Lizzie Armitstead
I have got lots of silver medals, from Delhi in 2010 and London in 2012, so it would be nice to pick up some golds, and the Commonwealth Games is a great place to start. – Lizzie Armitstead