The Retrogrouch The Hour Record
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.
Icons of cycling Graeme Obree's Old Faithful Cycling Weekly
Graeme Obree (born 11 September 1965), nicknamed The Flying Scotsman, is a Scottish racing cyclist who twice broke the world hour record, in July 1993 and April 1994, and was the individual pursuit world champion in 1993 and 1995.He was known for his unusual riding positions and for the Old Faithful bicycle he built which included parts from a washing machine.
Cycling star Graeme Obree on track to break world land speed record
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
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.
British cyclist Graeme Obree in action during the Men's Individual
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.
British cyclist Graeme Obree with his trophy at the Herne Hill... News
Graeme Obree's latest road bike is a strange homemade beast, and we love it - BikeRadar.
Graeme Obree insists he's put mental illness battle firmly behind him
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.
Quote of the day by Graeme Obree Cycling Passion
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 defeated as Glasgow University students choose Edward
Biography. Scotsman Graeme Obree emerged from obscurity on 17 July 1993, when, after failing to break the world hour record the previous day, Obree succeeded in breaking Francesco Moser's mark. He did so on a remarkable, self-engineered bicycle, with an unusual but very aerodynamic position, with his arms below his chest.
Graeme Obree Legend! Racing cyclist, Retro bike, Racing bikes
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.
La increíble historia de Graeme Obree, 'el escocés volador' 🚵
Graeme Obree was born in Scotland in 1965. An amateur time-trial cyclist, he set the world record distance for a one-hour ride in Norway in July 1993 with a unique 'tuck' riding position and a.
Graeme Obree "Cycling is my way out of my struggles" The Big Issue
Imagine the fastest cyclist in the world, the world champion, the holder of the Hour record. Where do they come
Flying Scotsman Graeme Obree gets saddled up for Aberdeen TechFest
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.
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Former hour record holder on his highs, lows and comeback
Graeme Obree’s Landspeed Record The Bicycle Story
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, Athlete or Genius? (Short Film) Cycling Passion
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.
