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In England, I met a couple who run a children's home. They were very kind and showed me many nice spots in England.


Laura Dekker

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LAURA TROTT Elimination race is my thing. I really enjoy that event.
LAURA TROTT For all the benefits of being in the public eye, there is the odd downside, too. Twitter goes mad so...
LAURA TROTT Cyclists need to help themselves and should not jump red lights. I would ride in London, but I certa...
LAURA TROTT When I first started out in cycling, if there were two girls there, that was successful; but now, if...
LAURA TROTT The best way for women to get into cycling is to go out in a group, to feel like you're part of ...
LAURA TROTT My mum was my inspiration. As cliche as that sounds, she was the reason that we started. She chose c...
LAURA TROTT I don't feel like an idol to anybody. I don't feel anybody should look up to me.
LAURA TROTT I said back in 2010 when I was rubbish at the European championships, 'If I never win an omnium ...
LAURA TROTT It's nice to actually look done-up, because people see a different side of me, the more girly si...
LAURA TROTT I think when I first started cycling, it wasn't that popular with kids. I felt almost embarrasse...
LAURA TROTT It's all well and good having a women's Tour de France - which I think we need and I think w...
LAURA TROTT I am very superstitious. I trod on a wet towel before winning the Junior World Championships, and no...
LAURA TROTT I was thinking on the rollers today that, before a race, if I could just pick my brain up and put it...
LAURA TROTT Cycling has never felt like a job. To get paid for something that you absolutely love is amazing. I ...
LAURA TROTT I wasn't really taught about the value of money. I just learnt it as I grew up, but I do remembe...
LAURA TROTT I can get really nervous before a race. People will think this is mad, but sometimes I have got to t...
LAURA TROTT I get asked to comment a lot on inequality in cycling, but for me it has never been an issue. Everyt...
LAURA TROTT People find it hard to fit exercise into their working-day life. Nine to five jobs take up most of y...
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