Maybe guys also have insecurities, but in a sporting arena, they keep it to themselves. I can’t do that. – Victoria Pendleton
As a kid growing up – I can see now – it didn’t matter what I did, as long as it was something I could be really good at. Cycling just happened to be the opportunity that came along. – Victoria Pendleton
I love it and really, really enjoy weight training. I love free weights. I find it really rewarding. – Victoria Pendleton
We don’t talk about courage much in our everyday conversations, but I am comfortable with it now. – Victoria Pendleton
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
I’m not one for going out on the town on Friday night, as I’ve never been a big drinker, so I like getting the rubbish jobs out of the way so we can enjoy our free time. – Victoria Pendleton
I always feel that most people out there who aren’t sure if the gym is really for them aren’t prepared to pay and find out. – Victoria Pendleton
I worried I was a boyish shape. I always thought I might grow some, but it never happened. – Victoria Pendleton
We’ve all said, ‘No, no, I couldn’t do that… ‘ But actually, you could if you just went, ‘You know what? I will… and I shall.’ Once you realise that, it’s quite wonderful. – Victoria Pendleton
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
What the event will be like, being part of the Olympics and being in London, is too much to think about. You’ve no control over those things, so in a way, it’s wasted energy to think of them. – Victoria Pendleton
I’ve always been like this – insecure – because I’m striving for something that can’t be attained. I don’t just want to be OK at this: I want to be the best at it, and I’ve never achieved that in my mind. – Victoria Pendleton