“I get asked to comment a lot on inequality in cycling, but for me it has never b…” — Laura Trott

I am very superstitious. I trod on a wet towel before winning the Junior World Championships, and now I have to do that every time.

Elimination race is my thing. I really enjoy that event.

Cyclists need to help themselves and should not jump red lights. I would ride in London, but I certainly wouldn't ride like that; you just have to be careful. I can understand going down the outside of traffic, but you should obey the rules of the road because we're all road users.

You don't know how good you are until you actually get out on a bike and get riding.