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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. "

Lizzie Armitstead

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" 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. "

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" I mean, for me, the reason I ride my bike and race is because I love doing it, not because I'm seeking recognition for it. "

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" I have a strong, inspiring, and professional group of women around me with Boels-Dolmans. We race and train incredibly hard as a team. "

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