I drank because I enjoyed it. I was happy sitting at the end of the bar on my own, reading the paper. I've always enjoyed my own company, and that stems from riding alone. I never trained with anyone - and I still don't. I've always been happy with my own thoughts, and that sums me up as an individual-pursuit rider.

I'd rather grow alone with my girlfriends than with someone I'm not in love with.

I have already spent Christmas Eve and Christmas morning alone, missing my children, and crying because I have no family nearby.

Alone Quotes