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Elizabeth Armistead
English courtesan
This article evolution about say publicly 18th-century mistress. For representation racing pedaller, see Lizzie Deignan.
Elizabeth Armistead | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Bridget Cane (1750-07-11)11 July 1750 Greenwich, England |
| Died | 8 July 1842(1842-07-08) (aged 91) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Courtesan, actress |
| Spouse | Charles Apostle Fox |
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Early life
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She began convoy career replace an inimical, high
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Lizzie Armitstead questions if new teams will change women's cycling
With the emergence of the Wiggle Honda Team, backed by the Bradley Wiggins Foundation,, external and another women's team funded by the national cycling charity CTC,, external Armitstead faces the inevitable barrage of questions about whether this tackles the problem.
Her response may be surprising to some.
"For me it's almost become more frustrating," she says.
"The general media in Britain don't understand the ins and outs of cycling, so they fall into the trap of believing that something is going to create real change, when for me I know it's just a media spin off.
"But, at the same time, if I become too involved in it and let it bother me too much then you become the person who's the negative person all the time - and I don't want to be that.
"I'm a passionate and honest person, but I am positive," she adds.
Recently signed to a new women's team in Holland, Boels-Dolmans,, external where she will ride with fellow British Olympian Lucy Martin, Armitstead is hoping for a strong season ahead.
But she says the issue of inequality is still affecting the sport as a whole.
Asked if she can earn enough money as a professional c
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Cooke squabble is history - Armitstead
Lizzie Armitstead expects Great Britain's women to put on a united display in search of cycling road-race gold at the Olympic Games.
Armitstead was nominated leader at last September's World Championships in Copenhagen, but hit out at Nicole Cooke for riding "for herself".
Cooke is the defending Olympic champion and the duo are vying for the status of team leader for the 140-kilometres July 29 road race which finishes on The Mall, with Emma Pooley and Lucy Martin completing the four-rider team.
Games debutant Armitstead is adamant the squabble is in the past, and the Hornby ambassador said: "Our problem was in Copenhagen, not about London. It's behind us.
"It's a totally different race and a totally different strategy that we'll have. For me they're separate things. I'm confident whoever's selected, whatever team combination there is that we'll work together."
Cooke, who disputed Armitstead's comments, insists she will ride for the benefit of the team.
The 29-year-old Welshwoman said: "I am honoured to be representing Team GB at the 2012 Olympic Games and doing everything I can to deliver a gold medal for our team.
"We have a set of riders with real poten