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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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" 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

Women

Things

" I had to find my own path, and in some ways, it's been a good thing. "

" There are a lot of people I look up to and respect, but there's nobody really specific I would call a hero. "

Lizzie Armitstead

Hero

Respect

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

Lizzie Armitstead

London

Different

" I'm quite un-traditional. "

Lizzie Armitstead

Quite

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

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

" I'm old-fashioned. "

Lizzie Armitstead

Old-Fashioned

" I never expected to compete at home in a UCI women's race - let alone as world champion. "

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

" I'm not a victim, and I don't need to behave like one. "

Lizzie Armitstead

Victim

Need

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

" 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! "

" 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 used to think that in order to be lean, I had to under-eat. "

" When I have children, it will be my choice, and I won't feel under any pressure. "

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

" It's difficult to change things in a positive way. "

" I've been successful because I've never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility. "

" I have to make sure I get the right amount of protein and iron, and I take supplements for that. I think people would be surprised if they saw my diet, though; it's very normal. "

" 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. "

" You've got all that 130 km. of being totally focused, and as soon as you cross the line, it takes a few seconds to realise what's happened. "

" I don't look at my emails on the weekend or after 6 o'clock in the day. "

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

" I love being world champion. "

" I can't feel sorry for myself. "