Lizzie Armitstead has revealed that she intends to complete the World Championship road race in Virginia with 'no regrets'

Armitstead finished in seventh place last year after losing out in a sprint finish, but the British rider has indicated that she does not fear attempting an early break-away in an effort to secure gold.

The 26-year-old is quoted by Sky Sports News as saying: "I would just be so happy [to win]. It would be an absolute dream come true. It's what I work towards every day.

"I would have attacked the climb earlier [last year]. At least then I could have gone home without any regrets. I don't want to finish the race with regrets. If I finish with an empty tank, then I'm happy."

Earlier this week, Armitstead's Boels-Dolmans team won silver in the women's team event.