John Davoll (Guardian Unlimited)

Our father, John Davoll, who has died aged 85, followed a career as a research chemist with a pioneering role in the conservation movement. Born in Chadderton, Lancashire, to parents who worked in the cotton industry, he developed an early interest in chemistry through reading his father's textbooks. He pursued the subject at school and won a scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge. After ...

Best Winter Games ever? (BBC News)

James Pearce on why Vancouver was so special
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People attending a public meeting in Buxton last week were told that a £2.5 million cycle trail project in the Peak District National Park would provide a boost to the local economy.

The project, which will provide cycle trail links from Buxton and Matlock stations which will connect to the existing High Peak, Monsal and Tissington rails, is being funded by the Department for Transport as part of plans by the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) to attract tourists while reducing the number of cars accessing local beauty spots.

New routes will boost local economy and reduce visitors' car dependency

Bollettieri defends LTA – The Press Association


Bollettieri defends LTA
The Press Association
But your national sports are soccer and cricket, and your Olympic resources go to cycling, rowing, sailing, swimming, all sports at which you excel at or ...

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Contador takes control of Paris-Nice cycling race
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BOLLETTIERI: BRITAIN ‘NOT A TENNIS NATION’ (Sporting Life)

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has defended Lawn Tennis Association chief Roger Draper over last weekend's Davis Cup embarrassment, insisting the problem stems from the fact Great ritain "is not a tennis nation".

New bike club wheeling – Alberni Valley News


New bike club wheeling
Alberni Valley News
The club has already planned several events, including the Hard Candy 100 — a 100-kilometre, single track mountain bike event that will travel from Sproat ...

Felt re-ups with Mafia Racing for 2010 – BikeRadar.com


Felt re-ups with Mafia Racing for 2010
BikeRadar.com
Returning members include Becca Blay, who finishing fourth in the Mountain States Cup series and in the top-20 at the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals in ...


Fancy dress again on the Dallaglio Cycle Slam...
BikeRadar.com (blog)
An all Scottish team in rode the 1954 Tour of Britain in kilts. The problem started when the BBC, covering the sprint finish of Stage two in to Morecambe, ...


Catherine makes podium despite chaotic finale
Whitby Today
FORMER Whitby woman and top British cyclist Catherine Williamson said she loved the "aggressive nature" of South African racing after claiming her second ...