I just want kids to have a chance to go and try an Olympic sport. Every kid has a bike - that's how I started, and one kid coming along and giving it a go could make that journey to the Olympics. Caroline Buchanan More Quotes by Caroline Buchanan More Quotes From Caroline Buchanan I'm made to ride a bike, not do washing. Caroline Buchanan ridewashingbikemade I started racing BMX when I was five years old. I followed in my brother's footsteps, and I was a little tomboy. When I came into the sport, there wasn't many women. I raced with the boys; I looked up to the boys, and all my mentors were boys. Caroline Buchanan oldwomenracingbrother BMX is never over until the finish line, and I am always trying to challenge myself for that world stage. Caroline Buchanan challengei-ammyselfworld I truly believe that it's all of the hard times that make you step up to the next level, and that's what makes you a champion. Caroline Buchanan stepyouchampionbelieve Any race, I'm always going for the top step on the podium. Caroline Buchanan steptopalwaysrace I've got to know my strength and weaknesses and the same for my competitors. Caroline Buchanan sameknowcompetitorsstrength I like pressure. Diamonds are made under pressure, and I definitely enjoy it. Caroline Buchanan diamondslikeenjoypressure I'd love to be able to dominate cycling in general, not just one event. Caroline Buchanan eventjustcyclinglove In BMX, you need an inner mongrel, something that's a point of difference in the female category. Caroline Buchanan needdifferencesomethingyou There were times when I was down and frustrated being in a male-dominated sport: you don't get the support. It affected me. Layne Beachley helped me beat that. That was the difference for me and helped get me through. Caroline Buchanan downmeyousupport BMX is still a young sport in Olympic terms. So the sport science behind it is also relatively new. As a program, it's only going to get better as the sport gets bigger and more extreme. Caroline Buchanan behindnewbetterscience You can't take my batteries out; I'm always on the go. Caroline Buchanan outgoyoualways I've always been a bit of a daredevil, even as a little girl with a pretty high pain tolerance and things like that. Caroline Buchanan hightolerancepaingirl I think, in BMX, it's a lot like horse racing. I wouldn't really bet on it. Caroline Buchanan likethinkhorseracing The mistakes you make and lessons you learn at a young age are what gets you to an Olympic level. Caroline Buchanan mistakesyouageyoung I really want to win a medal and would want to win gold. It's my fire and fuel, life and dream, everything. Caroline Buchanan wingoldfirelife There's so many levels. You can rise on the day to win a national event or a world title but the level you need to rise to win an Olympics Games is another one altogether. Caroline Buchanan daywinyouworld The biggest thing I've learnt is not to limit myself by the norm or what I should be doing. Caroline Buchanan limitdoingmyselfshould Any race I go into, I've always got the attitude of throwing myself into and wanting nothing but No. 1. Caroline Buchanan nothingmyselfraceattitude It's an honour to be a world champion, and it can never be taken away from you. Caroline Buchanan neveryouchampionworld
