CYCLIST Steve Davis has proved that some people do improve with age.

The 48-year-old account executive, from Darlington, won silver and bronze medals in the World Masters Track Championships, at the Velodrome in Manchester.

Racing against the world's best veteran cyclists, Steve beat off competition from America, Japan and Australia to claim his medals.

The member of the Ferryhill Wheelers has been cycling for many years, and has started to score some impressive racing results since entering veteran racing tournaments such as the World Masters Track Championships, which is for cyclists aged over 40.

At the world championships, Steve lost out by one point in the race for gold in the 20km points category.

He said: "This was possibly the hardest race of my life, and I was up against the very strong American rider Woody Cox, who narrowly beat me in a great race. Nevertheless I was pleased with my performance overall, and hopefully I can go one better and pick up a gold next year."

Steve has already been crowned 1999 British Veterans champion, and plans to continue racing in masters championships.