Icons of cycling Graeme Obree's Old Faithful Cycling Weekly
Obree retired after a failed attempt to become a pro road racer, because he refused to take the doping that he, according to Obree, "would have been forced to take.". Obree later had personal problems and, after divorcing, twice attempted to take his life. In 2011 he came out as gay, and attributed his suicide attempts to his own personal.
Graeme Obree Legend! Racing cyclist, Retro bike, Racing bikes
Graeme Obree is a Scottish racing cyclist who twice broke the world hour record and was individual pursuit world champion in both 1993 and 1995. He has also created some radical innovations in.
Graeme obree hires stock photography and images Alamy
In 1993, amateur cyclist Graeme Obree's unusual riding position and homemade bike earned him a maverick status, but little success. 'Obree' chronicles his re.
Graeme Obree joins Endura as brand ambassador Bicycle Retailer and
Graeme Obree's amazing bicycle. By BikeRadar.com, Jeff Jones. published 29 May 2009. First look at Obree's one hour machine. Image 1 of 14. Campagnolo Avanti brakes provide the stopping power for.
Graeme Obree insists he's put mental illness battle firmly behind him
Graeme Obree was born on 11 September 1965 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, but lived almost all his life in Scotland and considers himself Scottish. In his autobiography, he recounts having a difficult childhood where he experienced bullying and low self-esteem. Cycling became a way to escape from these pressures.
Graeme Obree "Cycling is my way out of my struggles" The Big Issue
Graeme Obree and The Beastie. By Cycling Weekly. published January 14, 2014. In September 2013, Graeme Obree travelled to Battle Mountain, Nevada, in the hope of breaking the Human Powered Vehicle.
Cycling star Graeme Obree on track to break world land speed record
Former hour record holder on his highs, lows and comeback
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Old Faithful replica by Graeme Obree Mediamatic
Graeme Obree (born 1965-09-11 in Nuneaton) is a road racing cyclist from Great Britain, active between 1993 and 1997. His best results are winning National Championships Great Britain - ITT and 2nd place in Millemetri del Corso di Mestre.
British cyclist Graeme Obree with his trophy at the Herne Hill... News
Graeme Obree's unorthodox machine was the culmination of years of experimenting with aerodynamics and durability, and his success marked the start of a professional career defined by cycling innovation. On 17 July 1993, a relatively unknown cyclist from Scotland did the unthinkable: he smashed the World Hour Record on his homemade bicycle.
De verboden foefjes van baanrenner Graeme Obree Foto ed.nl
We sit down with Graeme Obree, former world hour record holder, to chat about his life in cycling, his unusual handmade bikes and his philosophy on life.
Cycling History The UCI Versus Graeme Obree, or, Never Give Up
Graeme Obree's latest road bike is a strange homemade beast, and we love it - BikeRadar.
Quote of the day by Graeme Obree Cycling Passion
The story is yet more compelling when considered within Obree's turbulent personal life, marked by relentless self-criticism and a proclivity for extremes of depression, eventually diagnosed as.
Graeme Obree to ride Tour of Ayrshire Gran Fondo this April
Graeme Obree, from Ayreshire, burst onto the international scene in 1993 when he broke the world Hour record, in Hamar in Norway, riding 51.596 and breaking the nine-year-old record of Italian.
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In 1993, amateur cyclist Graeme Obree's unusual riding position and homemade bike earned him a maverick status, but little success. 'Obree' chronicles his remarkable final attempt at cycling glory that year. But he faced significant obstacles put in place by the UCI, was up against star rider Chris Boardman, and raced as a passionate.
Graeme Obree, Athlete or Genius? (Short Film) Cycling Passion
Scottish former UCI Hour Record holder and world champion Graeme Obree is putting his 'Beastie' bike up auction among a number of items related to his legendary cycling career. Obree created The.
The Retrogrouch The Hour Record
Imagine the fastest cyclist in the world, the world champion, the holder of the Hour record. Where do they come