Category Archives: sport

Pedalling away from Lance Armstrong’s legacy

Posted on October 15, 2012 by writewyattuk

IT HAD been such a great summer for cycling, from an amazing one-two in the Tour de France to an avalanche of London 2012 medals. And to see the full impact, you only had to head out on the country … Continue reading →

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Return to the big time (kind of)

Posted on September 20, 2012 by writewyattuk

Another ground ticked off, after all these years. A former Football League club as well –  Stockport County, the closest to the River Mersey apparently. Very nice too, flanked by period housing and on this occasion evidence of friendly locals, … Continue reading →

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Paralympic party proves perfect finale

Posted on September 10, 2012 by writewyattuk

You know that feeling when a party’s still going strong but you’re contemplating sloping off while things are still on a high? That was London 2012 for me. I couldn’t get too enthused ahead of part two of the proceedings – … Continue reading →

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Back to reality – the road from Stratford to Woking

Posted on August 22, 2012 by writewyattuk

Barely a week after the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, there are concerns about Lord Coe’s ‘legacy’ being derailed by a ruling party he has so long associated with. But while attempts continue to halt Michael Gove’s plan to loosen … Continue reading →

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When Daldry and Daltrey took up the London 2012 baton

Posted on August 13, 2012 by writewyattuk

There was little sign of life at Our House on Monday morning, the latest of several late nights clearly taking its toll after the party to mark the end of a truly spectacular event. My youngest was battling with her eyelids shortly … Continue reading →

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Living the dream and the lasting legacy – week two of the London 2012 Olympics

Posted on August 13, 2012 by writewyattuk

If ever there was a motivational endorsement of everything good that came out of these past two weeks, it was voiced by Lancashire lass Sam Murray late on Sunday afternoon. Surprisingly fresh from her silver medal performance at the Modern … Continue reading →

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40 great reasons to have loved the 2012 Olympics

Posted on August 13, 2012 by writewyattuk

In no particular order … 1. Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony for setting the tone and leaving me proud to be British; and Stephen Daldry and Kim Gavin’s closing pageant for living up to its high standard 2. Double-golden girl Laura … Continue reading →

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When bronze ambition measures up to golden gongs

Posted on August 5, 2012 by writewyattuk

When Jess Ennis and Mo Farah somehow found those extra gears and kicked home to secure yet more Team GB gold medals on Saturday night, there were tears of pride and joy up and down this land. If ever there … Continue reading →

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Oh Danny Boyle

Posted on July 29, 2012 by writewyattuk

Arise Sir Daniel. The Boyle done good at the Olympic Park on Friday. And what with DB’s opening ceremony and the torch relay that preceded it, a lot more of us feel part of London 2012 now – something we … Continue reading →

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Bradley Wiggins’ tour de force

Posted on July 23, 2012 by writewyattuk

Allez allez allez! What’s that? A British one-two in the Tour de France? Absolutely. Congratulations to Bradley Wiggins – king of the rue, home and away, and an inspiration to us all. Surely it won’t be long now before there’s … Continue reading →

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