The market town of Dumfries in South West Scotland may seem a million miles from London – in reality, it’s a little under 350 miles by road – but this week it joined the UK’s capital in launching its very own cycle hire scheme, the first such initiative North of the border.
Scottish Government also unveils loans for companies to provide bike-friendly facilities
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David Bolarinwa defended his UK School Games 100m title at the Gateshead International Stadium in style.
Igor Anton, who today won his second stage of the 2010 Vuelta a Espana with a stunning recovery on the final climb just when he appeared to be in trouble, is starting to believe that he can win the overall title – and his self-belief has been boosted by the backing of Alberto Contador, the only man now racing to have won all three of cycling’s Grand Tours, who this evening told him, “You have the overall win in your legs.
Euskaltel-Euskadi rider's self-belief grows after second stage win of this year's race
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