I trust myself, the way I prepare. I feel like I know what I'm doing. - Lizzie Armitstead 1 Share Now -
I remember taking my stabilisers off my bike with my dad in the back garden. It was a small little bike, and it was called Poppy, had balloons on it, and was purple. - Lizzie Armitstead 2 Share Now -
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 3 Share Now -
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 4 Share Now -
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 6 Share Now -
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. - Lizzie Armitstead 7 Share Now -
Eating well is really important to me. That means having balanced meals, never missing a meal, never skipping a meal, having a balanced diet, and never doing anything extreme. - Lizzie Armitstead 8 Share Now -
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 9 Share Now -
I eat a lot more now than I ever used to. I have taken a real interest in nutrition and believe in the difference that makes when fueling your body correctly. That means never skipping a meal and making sure that my diet supports my training needs. - Lizzie Armitstead 10 Share Now -