I am not a robot; I am a member of a family - my commitment to them comes over and above my commitment to cycling.
— Lizzie Armitstead
I need to go out on a ride feeling full and feeling ready.
It has been difficult to get back on the saddle, particularly after getting whiplash and concussion, but it's just about understanding that sometimes it's OK to say, 'I don't want to get back on my bike for week.'
Cycling is a business.
In terms of being a famous person, it hasn't changed anything. It's not important for me.
I could have been banned. That's what I was most scared about. All the hard work being for nothing. It was basically my livelihood and my sport being taken away from me. It was everything.
I've got a lot of silvers. Second seems to be something I end up being. I don't want to be the bridesmaid forever.
I feel extremely guilty that I've had to put team-mates through extra media questions.
A family is something that I definitely want, but I'm 26, so I have plenty of time, and I try not to kind of confuse the two because, if I'm lucky enough, I want to make having a baby a personal decision rather than a career-defined one.
I've never thought about it in training, 'If I do this, then maybe I can be on the SPOTY shortlist.'
I pay my taxes.
I am proud, but I'm annoyed with myself for not believing in myself enough.
I will hold my head high in Rio and do my best for Great Britain.
For the rest of my life, I realise people are going to ask questions of me, but at the end of the day, I am a clean athlete, and I have worked hard.
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.
I've been successful because I've never been someone to shy away from taking responsibility.
The harder the race, the better.
It's fantastic to have the opportunity to race at home, so I wouldn't miss it.
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.
Most of my friends are non-cyclists. They are interested and proud of my achievements, but, equally, if I stopped tomorrow, they wouldn't say much about it!
I trust myself, the way I prepare. I feel like I know what I'm doing.
I can only tell you that I am a clean athlete and an honest person.
There's a lot of bunch finishes, which are hectic and kind of dangerous; you need a lot of luck to win those.
I am one of the best in the world, and it's a position I should get used to being in.
I will never cheat in any walk of life.
As a female athlete, I think it's really important to stand up on a podium and represent females and what we're capable of, and I always try to make political statements with what I do rather than with headlines.
I'm 100 per cent motivated. I haven't done enough yet in cycling to be satisfied.
Cyclists need to obey the Highway Code, not run red lights, and not ride with iPods on, and motorists need to be more respectful and look out for cyclists.
I need to learn to be happy and enjoy the achievement rather than already thinking about what I could have done better.
Integrity is something I strive for in every part of my life.
I have never cheated anybody out of a victory, I have worked hard for every single race that I have won.
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.
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.
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.
The Rio experience for me is going to be completely different to London.
I need to be fit and strong, and I don't want to carry any excess fat.
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.
I have to be a leader now. I need to shoulder responsibility more than I used to. It's changed me, but I'm OK with that.
I'm one of the most tested athletes in the world.
A world championship medal on the road is something that I'm missing from my CV.
I think about Rio every day. Every day in training, it's something that drives me forward. I want to be Olympic champion.
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.
It's really important for cycling and for women to be on a sporting stage which is in the mainstream and across the board, not just my own sport.
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.
I'm suited to harsh conditions, I don't like racing in the heat.
I am sorry for causing anyone to lose faith in sport.
It hurts me to consider anybody questioning my performances.
I'm not a victim, and I don't need to behave like one.
It's fantastic news that the Aviva Women's Tour will continue in 2016.
It's no big deal if I disappoint strangers.
