Ryding's heroics inspiring speed skater Treacy ahead of debut shot at Olympic Games
Dave Ryding's jet-heeled exploits are helping speed skater Niall Treacy gear up for Winter Olympic lift-off. 'The Rocket', 35, became the first British alpine skier to win World Cup gold on Saturday and alongside Treacy, will form part of Team GB's finalised 50-strong squad set for Beijing. Ad/> Nottingham-based Treacy, 21, is at the opposite end of his sporting career but loved watching Ryding make history by being crowned slalom king in Kitzbuhel.


