A biography for Caroline Buchananhasn’t been written yet.
“You have got to act on instinct; you've got to ride from your heart and let that performer come out. You can't over-think it too much because if you're thinking, the race is already over.”
“I'd love to be able to dominate cycling in general, not just one event.”
“I get called Pink quite a lot. The Pink of the Action Sport World. Or Queen of the Dirt - some call me that.”
“I've always been a bit of a daredevil, even as a little girl with a pretty high pain tolerance and things like that.”
“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.”
“The majority of the time, I'm just in my team training clothes or work-out gear, but whenever I'm killing time, I always like to watch 'Project Runway' or 'America's Next Top Model.'”
“The mistakes you make and lessons you learn at a young age are what gets you to an Olympic level.”
“I like pressure. Diamonds are made under pressure, and I definitely enjoy it.”
“The biggest thing I've learnt is not to limit myself by the norm or what I should be doing.”
“One medal. One shot. One lap. Eight riders. No lanes. No right of way. Just go.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I've got to know my strength and weaknesses and the same for my competitors.”
“If I had to work a 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. job in the public service, I'd freak out.”
“I think, in BMX, it's a lot like horse racing. I wouldn't really bet on it.”
“Any race, I'm always going for the top step on the podium.”
“You can't take my batteries out; I'm always on the go.”