Graeme Obree

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  • Graeme Obree is a Scottish cyclist and author known for his remarkable achievements in cycling, particularly his innovative approach to bicycle design and riding techniques.

  • Born in 1965, Obree faced numerous challenges throughout his life, including depression and childhood trauma.

  • Despite these obstacles, he became a world-renowned cyclist, breaking the hour record twice and winning two world championships in individual pursuit.

  • Obree's ingenuity in designing his own bicycles, including the famous "Old Faithful" made partly from washing machine parts, set him apart in the cycling world.

  • His autobiography, "Flying Scotsman," provides a candid account of his life, career, and personal struggles.

Books by Graeme Obree