Graeme Obree (born 11 September 1965 [1]), nicknamed "the Flying Scotsman", after the famous steam train, is a Scottish racing cyclist who twice broke the world hour record, in July 1993 …

At Endura’s recent Hardcore Roadie event, where the Scottish brand launched its new Pro SL bib shorts with customisable fit, I had the chance to ride with Graeme Obree, the former hour …

On 17 July 1993, a relatively unknown cyclist from Scotland did the unthinkable. He smashed the World Hour Record on his homemade bicycle, 'Old Faithful'. Graeme Obree’s unorthodox …

Dec 26, 2024 · Graeme Obree, known as the "Flying Scotsman," is a cycling legend who battled depression throughout his career. His story intertwines remarkable athletic achievements with …

Graeme Obree was one of the UK’s top cyclists. During an eventful career, he twice broke the prestigious world hour record (1993 and 1994) and became World Champion for the 4Km …

Mar 21, 2018 · 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 …

Sep 18, 2014 · Having spent much of his life chasing national and international records in cycling, including two successful attempts on the world hour record, Grame Obree has decided on a …

Dec 11, 2024 · In 1993, Graeme Obree achieved what seemed impossible – he broke the world hour record, cycling 51.396 kilometers in one hour. Standing on the brink of history, he …

May 29, 2015 · When Graeme Obree used his home-made bike to attack Francesco Moser’s Hour Record in 1993, he wasn’t so much bringing a knife to a gunfight as turning up to a …

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 …