Graeme Obree

sonofsammo

Just got an email from Bridgtown Cycles in Cannock -
Apparently they have a book signing with Graeme Obree on January 22nd (don't know what time though)
As I'm new to this cycling lark I don't know much about him (I know - I'm a heathen) - but from what little I do know from my clubmates, he seems pretty awesome ....
Anyway, thought I'd mention it for anyone that might be interested

shadowone1

Graeme Obree is a legend. Pure and simple.

He was light years ahead of the game and the UCI (now named) hated him for it. He twice trumped them and they couldn't stand it. I remember as a wee boy watching him at the worlds... fecking awesome. The papers would have you believe the full bike was built from that washing machine!!

I rode his sportive this year, I know the route and its proper nails made all the worse by the terrible weather as we were climbing Dalquhairn hill - which is more like a mountain.

Been tracking Obree's progress for sometime now and there are various forums that are saying he's back in training... rumour has it he's going for the world 1hr record.

Also I think he's going down the boardman route except 100% british ie frame, the lot...

Loving this - will be there at Btown - my LBS anyway.... except not so local!!

too much trifle

great film, forget the name,
maybe "graeme obree story" [original ]
turns up on the bbc now and then well worth a watch
jonny lee miller plays obree

firefightergaz

the film is called 'The Flying Scotsman'

Truly an awesome film, not just for cycling fans but about depression and how it affects people.........watch it

LancsRider

If people are not aware Graeme recently did a brilliant interview for HardTalk which went out on the 10th of this month. It is still available on the BBC i-player if anyone wants to take a look.