http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: obree - Recent Posts en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:26:32 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-153822 Sat, 17 May 2014 09:43:49 +0000 SRD 153822@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/hour-record-rule-change-athletes-hour-scrapped-123397" rel="nofollow">http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/hour-record-rule-change-athletes-hour-scrapped-123397</a></p> <p>Not sure I totally understand what they gave suggested, but this must be good news:</p> <p>"The changes mean that the sequence of records set in the 1980s and 90s by riders including Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman which were removed from the record books in 2000 following the introduction of the ‘athlete’s’ rules will be reinstated, " </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-118451 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 11:04:46 +0000 kaputnik 118451@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll write a bit more later, but suffice to say it was worth the ticket price, really entertaining (lots of laughs, a really positive atmosphere), educational and above all, Graeme's morals and his character shines through. It's harder to think of a more honest, down-to-earth sporting hero.</p> <p>For a man who came up against so many obstacles and difficulties in his life and career, he really has no axe to grind (well, a few tiny axes!). He said the final stage of his 5-stages-of-grief "rehabilitation" back to mental wellbeing was beyond the 5th (acceptance) and was actually a 6th stage - not caring; it no longer bothers him. </p> <p>There was a really nice bit when asked about his childhood heroes, he talked of staring out the classroom window at the sky, thinking of explorers like Livingston, Scott and Amundsen. Cycling wasn't about sport, it was about "getting over the next hill" and into the unknown. For a child who couldn't afford bus-fares, cycling increased his range to roam 4-fold, and therefore the area he could explore 16-fold. He talked of Amundsens adventures over the poles in his airship and that his bike became his landship, and for a child it was the first time they would be master of their own vessel. He said his psychologist had told him his emotional age is probably that of an 11-year old, and that childish enthusiasm and naivety is bursting out of him when he talks.</p> <p>And no, he can't remember what brand <strong>that</strong> washing machine was, but if a washing machine manufacturer will pay for some therapy to help him remember then he will gladly take their money, have the treatment and be a washing machine ambassador!</p> <p>Don't train to Patsy Kline, train to African folk music with a good rhythm.</p> <p>He doesn't like bike shops. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-118437 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:27:23 +0000 DaveC 118437@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Report,</p> <p>Kappers and I went to see the Irish Soft cheese maker lastnight. I haven't beet to one of these before and enjoyed it lots. I haven't been to Glasgow in ages either, and never on the train before. Train fare was a bit steep, over £21 and I also had my first trip on the Glasgow Tube!! Its a bit like the London tube but more pleasant, where other passengers actually don't mind making eye contact instead of staring at a fixed point of the carrage unoccupied by other users. :O)</p> <p>It was scorchio as we walked up Byres Road to Oran Mor, where the talk was going on. Dougie Vipond, (that guy off of the telly (as we all some band - I forget its name??)) interviewed Graeme Obree and it looked like the easiest interview ever! Dougie started off and then Graeme went into one big monolog about his record attempt, his life at the time and his lows and highs. It was very interesting and the place was not packed out nor not near emty either. Just right. Graeme comes across as a nice chap with all the right morals - as far as drug taking and life in general. I was left at one point wondering why - for the sake of his career, he didn't just join in with those - in taking drugs, as his lack off really marked him out as someone different and who could be a threat to the other pro riders - think whistle blower. Still a nice evening out, and I managed to catch the last train home out of Haymarket as it was delayed meaning I didn't have to catch another later train with a longer walk home.</p> <p>Cheers Kaputnik.</p> <p>Dave C </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-118261 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:13:46 +0000 DaveC 118261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Kappers, you have a pm. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-118237 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:46:03 +0000 kaputnik 118237@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Second ticket has unfortunately just become last-minute ownerless (this is tomorrow night).</p> <p>Apply within if you fancy it, first-come-first-served. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-115397 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:52:16 +0000 Charterhall 115397@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>PS For holiday reading about the hour record I recommend Michael Hutchinson's The Hour book, entertaining, fascinating and casts a much needed light on the murky world of the UCI </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-115396 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:47:33 +0000 Charterhall 115396@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>20 years ! I was en vacances in France at the time, I still have the copy of L'Equipe with its Incroyable front page picture </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-115394 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:30:42 +0000 Cyclingmollie 115394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now that is seriously tempting. And Dougie Vipond is no mean cyclist himself having completed the Snow Roads I believe. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-115384 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:37:30 +0000 PS 115384@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My holiday reading:<br /> <img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TYoNMblVL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_SX342_SY445_CR,0,0,342,445_SH20_OU02_.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-115381 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:45:35 +0000 Min 115381@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>20th Anniversary</em></p> <p>:-o </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10535#post-115380 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:26:48 +0000 kaputnik 115380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://obree.com/go-store.html" rel="nofollow">http://obree.com/go-store.html</a></p> <p>Join Graeme Obree at a one off special event to mark the 20th Anniversary of his ground breaking effort to grab the UCI World Hour Record in Hamar. Broadcaster, musician and cyclist Dougie Vipond will lead the conversation to unlock Graeme's treasured memories of one of sports defining moments revealing the complete story of what was required to take Moser's crown</p> <p>Date: Wednesday 17th July 2013.</p> <p>Time: 8pm to 10pm (doors open 7.30)</p> <p>Venue: Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow. MAP</p> <p>(I've got my ticket!) </p>