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Pedal on Parliament 2 on Sunday aims to bring thousands of cyclists out in protest
May 18 2013 - 07:00 Sir Chris Hoy urges cyclists to join campaign to make Scotland's roads safer [more...]
Ride with one of cycling's true legends - Entries open for Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive 2013
May 1 2013 - 17:20 Third edition takes place on Sunday 4 August, two route options available [more...]
Graeme Obree to join thousands of campaigners to Pedal on Parliament
Apr 27 2013 - 08:41 The Flying Scotsman' lends support to pressurise politicians for more cycle funding [more...]
Graeme Obree: UCI beyond repair, but doping far less prevalent nowadays
Feb 1 2013 - 12:50 Scottish legend gives his take on the fallout from the Lance Armstrong scandal [more...]
Graeme Obree puts his Beastie speed record attempt machine through its paces (+ gallery)
Nov 20 2012 - 22:56 Camille McMillan on hand with camera as driving rain prevented Obree going flat out at former RAF base [more...]
Graeme Obree speaks out on doping (and, in bonus video... airships)
Nov 6 2012 - 11:44 Flying Scotsman says it's time for change at the top of the UCI [more...]
Interview: Graeme Obree switches human powered world record attempt from USA to the UK (+ video)
Sep 7 2012 - 12:57 Flying Scotsman talks about Beastie - the bike he'll use in a record attempt "designed in Britain, made in Britain and broken in Britain" [more...]

Graeme Obree attacked in pub in Scotland
Aug 27 2012 - 10:04 Hour record winner preparing for 100mph land speed record [more...]
Breathing: the Graeme Obree way + video
Jul 21 2012 - 12:34 How the Flying Scotsman turned conventional wisdom on its head [more...]
Video: Graeme Obree's record-attempt recumbent rolls out
Jul 12 2012 - 11:43 Former Hour Record holder unveils bike he'll use for speed record [more...]
Video: Obree explains design of his record-attempt bike
May 31 2012 - 10:56 Flying Scotsman gives the lowdown on the bike he'll use for his tilt at the human-powered land speed record [more...]
Graeme Obree to speak at inaugural Bike Bath Festival
May 25 2012 - 10:06 Legendary Scot to open proceedings with author Rob Penn and LEJOGLE record holder Ben Rockett [more...]
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Graeme Obree recycles burnt-out saucepan for world record attempt
May 6 2012 - 11:46 Flying Scotsman who pioneered 'Superman' position to ride headfirst as he looks to break speed record [more...]
Graeme Obree talks passion and innovation
Mar 29 2012 - 16:17 Graeme Obree talks passion and innovation about his latest project [more...]
Interview + video: Graeme Obree on his human-powered speed record attempt
Mar 15 2012 - 22:47 True to form, Graeme's knocking up another potential world-beater in his kitchen... [more...]

The Obree Way – more book signings ahoy!
Jan 10 2012 - 17:29 The Flying Scotsman Graeme Obree continues his book tour for the rest of January [more...]
Entries open for second annual Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive this July
Jan 3 2012 - 12:12 This year's event spread over two days with family and disability ride on Saturday followed by Sunday sportives [more...]
Graeme Obree facing Dutch competition for human powered vehicle record attempt (+video)
Dec 30 2011 - 13:54 Speed skating world champion turned Olympic cyclist Jan Bos to spearhead Dutch challenge [more...]
Ton up: Graeme Obree plans to shatter human-powered vehicle world land speed record
Dec 17 2011 - 22:57 Scot whose Hour exploits captivated the nation in the 1990s sets sights on 100mph target [more...]
Graeme Obree's long-awaited training manual The Obree Way published this weekend (+ extract)
Dec 14 2011 - 13:06 Book signings in Edinburgh and Glasgow accompany launch of eagerly anticipated book [more...]

Graeme Obree speaks about depression and suicide in wake of Gary Speed's death
Dec 2 2011 - 00:45 Record-breaking cyclist who twice tried to take own life explains what pushed him to the brink [more...]

Boardman and Obree to renew rivalry in First Nation Home Sport Relief Challenge
Oct 27 2011 - 11:50 March 2012 event also gives 1,000 people from each of four home nations a chance to represent their country [more...]

Volunteer cyclists needed to power Flying Scotsman in Glasgow tomorrow
Sep 16 2011 - 12:11 Q&A with Graeme Obree follows screening of biopic, while next Saturday Danny MacAskill shows his skills [more...]
See Obree and MacAskill's bikes at Glasgow's new Riverside Museum
Jun 29 2011 - 15:41 New transport museum opens to huge success while celebrity visitors beat the crowds. [more...]
Graeme Obree Interview Part 2 - doping, the Olympics, UCI regulations and future projects
Jun 6 2011 - 12:41 Second part of our in-depth interview with the Flying Scotsman [more...]
Graeme Obree Interview Part 1 - Flying Scotsman talks training, depression, and the Hour
Jun 4 2011 - 22:04 Scottish legend talks to road.cc [more...]

Entries open for Graeme Obree Classic Sportive
May 24 2011 - 23:27 Your chance to ride with the Flying Scotsman on the roads that inspired his love of cycling [more...]

Graeme Obree reveals that he is gay
Jan 31 2011 - 10:10 Flying Scotsman says suppressed homosexuality contributed to depression and inner torment [more...]
Limited edition Hour watch commemorating Graeme Obree's exploits launched (+ video)
Nov 17 2010 - 13:08 Timepiece co-designed by Flying Scotsman himself [more...]

Alpine Action – Geneva to Nice with Graeme Obree Pt 2
Jun 1 2010 - 14:39 Alpine Action – Geneva to Nice with Graeme Obree Pt 2 [more...]

Alpine action - Geneva to Nice with Graeme Obree Pt 1
May 31 2010 - 13:42 Our man Simon Hartwell rides 700km from Geneva to Nice with cycling legend Graeme Obree [more...]

Party atmosphere as Etape Caledonia avoids repeat of last year's sabotage
May 17 2010 - 11:08 Graeme Obree, James Cracknell and Ben Fogle among 4,500 riders in closed roads event [more...]

Cycling legend Graeme Obree on the up
Apr 12 2010 - 17:17 Flying Scotsman signs deal to rewrite autobiography [more...]

Graeme Obree inducted into Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
Mar 16 2010 - 21:21 Former Hour record holder becomes second cyclist to receive honour after Robert Millar [more...]

Graeme Obree forced to give up world record dreams
Nov 18 2009 - 12:39 Doctor advises abandonment as new bike's failure on the track sends Scot into depression [more...]
Ride Geneva to Nice with Graeme Obree
Jan 23 2009 - 18:05 Your chance to conquer the Alps in the company of a cycling legend [more...]


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