Graeme Obree was a joy to get
Graeme Obree was a joy to get to know, he was pretty ill to start off with, he had a nasty chest cold or flu, so couldn’t ride for the first couple of days, but he is as tough as they come, and was riding up the Galibier etc on the third day!
I have always seen him as an icon in the cycling world, and to get to know him was a real pleasure. He is really down to earth, and I’d like to think he became a friend by the end of the holiday. I will keep in touch with him, and if you are reading this Graeme, you know I’m expecting a certain package in the post!
I learned a lot from riding with him, and laughed a lot when talking to him.
I’ve also got to mention another guy on the trip that I really got on with; Ben from Bournemouth, who did the entire ride on a Charge Plug singlespeed! Chapeau dude…
Stuart from Essex also taught me a lot, and we paced many groups through the valleys and gorges together, it was great to ride with you mate.