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Today I watched The Flying Scotsman. It's a movie based on the life of champion cyclist Graeme Obree. He is a Scottish racer who broke the world hour record (setting it at 51.596 km) and was an individual pursuit world champion.
The movie is particularly inspiring because Obree raced using a bicycle that he built from bike parts, scrap, and from a washing machine. And he rode this machine he calls Old Faithful against rivals who ride expensive customized bicycles. His innovations were definitely ahead of his time. This has lead the ruling officials of competitive cycling to ban both his bike and his unusual riding positions several times. But it's hard to put a champion down. Obree is a fierce competitor and nothing can stop him and his pursuit for greatness.
Obree set his sights on the world record during a difficult time in his life. Unlike his rival Olympic gold medalist Chris Boardman, Obree had no stable source of income. He had to train on his own. A couple of videos below show the stark contrast between Obree and Boardman during their attempt at beating the world hour record in 1993.
Obree's unusual riding position on his unusual bike, Old Faithful
Obree set his sights on the world record during a difficult time in his life. Unlike his rival Olympic gold medalist Chris Boardman, Obree had no stable source of income. He had to train on his own. A couple of videos below show the stark contrast between Obree and Boardman during their attempt at beating the world hour record in 1993.
Obree's life story as a cyclist is truly inspirational. His passion for biking transcends competitive cycling. He may not be as renowned as the likes of Lance Armstrong or Eddy Merckx, but his drive to reach his goals are at par with the best of them.
This is definitely an excellent movie about cycling!
This is definitely an excellent movie about cycling!
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