There’s a lot of bunch finishes, which are hectic and kind of dangerous; you need a lot of luck to win those. Lizzie Armitstead Read Quote
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 Read Quote
The problem, as a female athlete, is that you don’t want to come across as negative and moaning. Lizzie Armitstead Read Quote
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. Lizzie Armitstead Read Quote
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. Lizzie Armitstead Read Quote
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. Lizzie Armitstead Read Quote
I’m excited to see the growth in women’s cycling, and I think the Women’s Tour has had a really positive impact on that change. Lizzie Armitstead Read Quote