“ We don't talk about courage much in our everyday conversations, but I am comfortable with it now. Victoria Pendleton
“ In tennis, you can have a bad set and still win. The part of track cycling that is difficult to find in other sports is that it's so final; there's no second chance if you make a mistake. Victoria Pendleton
“ I naturally favour a clean, healthy diet. A salad sandwich is one of my favourite meals! Victoria Pendleton
“ Food plays a large part in our weekend, but on a Friday evening, I'll make us something simple for tea. I might have a wee glass of wine. Victoria Pendleton
“ As you ride in a steeplechase, and you're on the horse, going quite fast, you think, 'That's quite a big fence...' But trust the horse, and don't give him any reason to doubt you. Victoria Pendleton
“ I've been taught by some of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the country, and I've learnt that technique for weight training and cycling is very much more strength and less conditioning. Victoria Pendleton
“ I genuinely enjoy the process of making colourful, delicious food. But I do allow myself an occasional piece of chocolate - today I had a pastry. If I fancy something, I'll have it. Victoria Pendleton
“ You have to be realistic. I'd love to be more famous, have lots of people supporting me, people knowing my name, but I need a tennis racket or a golf club or to play football. Being a female, I don't… Victoria Pendleton
“ It would be great to be recognised for my achievements, but Sports Personality isn't about that. Victoria Pendleton
“ I think just drinking juice is too extreme for a diet. Your body needs more than juice, so I think it's a very hard thing to do - very challenging and probably very unhealthy for your body. You can't… Victoria Pendleton
“ Steve [sports psychiatrist] had already taught me to try and stop worrying so much about pleasing everyone. We knew that this was one of my most draining flaws and he again used three groups to clarif… Victoria Pendleton
