The UCI have to make the decision to put in rules into women's cycling that they have in men's cycling: you know, like a minimum budget to run a women's team and that sort of thing so that it becomes more professional. Lizzie Armitstead budgetcycledecision share on social
The Rio experience for me is going to be completely different to London. Lizzie Armitstead completelyexperiencelondon Change image and share on social
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 changecycleexcite Change image and share on social
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 acceptdoubtforever Change image and share on social
I never expected to compete at home in a UCI women's race - let alone as world champion. Lizzie Armitstead championcompeteexpect Change image and share on social
Outside the Olympics, there are massive discrepancies within all sports. But the positive side for me is that the Olympics are the biggest platform there is, and there's total equality across all sports. Lizzie Armitstead bigdiscrepancyequality share on social
I had to find my own path, and in some ways, it's been a good thing. Lizzie Armitstead findgoodpath Change image and share on social
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. Lizzie Armitstead bikeloverace Change image and share on social
I remember if the telephone rang after 9 o'clock in the house, my mother would say, 'Who's ringing at this time?' We just wouldn't answer the phone. Lizzie Armitstead answerclockhouse Change image and share on social
