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" Any woman in any career has to think about when they have children, if they want to have children, and how it's going to affect their career. "
Lizzie Armitstead
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Woman
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" I'm not a victim, and I don't need to behave like one. "
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" My family will be disappointed only if I'm disappointed, and hopefully that won't be the case. I'm trying to view the Olympics like any other race and I think the London course will suit my style. "
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" 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. "
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" I don't particularly buy into all the nutrition fads and that sort of thing. "
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" I find weddings too procedural sometimes. I just want a big, fun party. "
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" 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. "
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" I've been successful because I've never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility. "
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" I'm one of the most tested athletes in the world. "
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" It's no big deal if I disappoint strangers. "
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" I am sorry for causing anyone to lose faith in sport. "
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" My focus has to be on my career. "
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" 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. "
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" It's something that can get overwhelming and frustrating, the sexism I experience in my career. It's just obviously a big issue in women's sport, like salaries, media coverage, just general things that you have to cope with in your career. "
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Women
Media
" I have never cheated anybody out of a victory, I have worked hard for every single race that I have won. "
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" I love being world champion. "
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" 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. "
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Riding
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" As a British rider, it's a privilege to be able to compete on home roads. The British public have really taken to cycling, and you can see that when the race goes through different towns: the community really gets behind it. "
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Roads
Race
" I will never cheat in any walk of life. "
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Life
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" 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. "
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Race
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" I think about Rio every day. Every day in training, it's something that drives me forward. I want to be Olympic champion. "
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Want
Think
" Integrity is something I strive for in every part of my life. "
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" 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. "
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Great
Nice
" It's fantastic to have the opportunity to race at home, so I wouldn't miss it. "
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Race
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" It's difficult to change things in a positive way. "
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Way
Things
" I eat a lot more now than I ever used to. I have taken a real interest in nutrition and believe in the difference that makes when fueling your body correctly. That means never skipping a meal and making sure that my diet supports my training needs. "
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" At the end of the day, cycling is a business, so we have to be able to offer something to a sponsor, and without exposure, that's going to be difficult, but that's where the UCI perhaps has to be a little bit stronger. "
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" 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. "
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" 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.' "
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" I won't try and combine training and a family. "
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