Olympic champion Greg Rutherford has pledged to follow in the footsteps of Sir Bradley Wiggins and attempt to pursue a career in track cycling when he retires from athletics next month.

Darren talks to MM about competing in his home town.

The Ironman triathlon event in Bolton took place yesterday.

Competitors from 34 countries will participate

Lizzie Armistead and Rebecca Romero took a break to enjoy the 52-mile cycle

Thousands of keen cyclists are preparing to ride through the city centre

Double Olympian supports heart screening

Rebecca Romero, a reigning Olympic Champion, was at The Hilton backing the Great Manchester Cycle.

Cycling will again take centre stage in the city when the Great Manchester Cycle takes place in June.

The rower turned cycling gold medalist thrilled event to happen in her favourite sporting city