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" I'm not at the point of accepting it yet - but I will have to come to the point of accepting that people will doubt me forever. "

Lizzie Armitstead

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" I am sorry for causing anyone to lose faith in sport. "

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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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" 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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" 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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