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.

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• Caroline Buchanan:

  I'd love to be able to dominate cycling in general, not just one event.

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• Caroline Buchanan:

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• Caroline Buchanan:

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• Caroline Buchanan:

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• Caroline Buchanan:

  I like pressure. Diamonds are made under pressure, and I definitely enjoy it.

• Caroline Buchanan:

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• Caroline Buchanan:

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