What wonderful news! Graeme Obree is to attempt the hour record again at the age of 38. I too have suffered from depression, and real failure. I read the book "the Flying Scotsman" and found it nothing short of inspiring. So regardless of the outcome of the record attempt,I figure the Obree is already a winner, at least in my book. Remember that it is not hitting the bottom that matters, it is how far back up you bounce. I look forward with intense interest on the attempt and hope nothing but the best for Obree.
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What wonderful news! Graeme Obree is to attempt the hour record again at
the age of 38. I too have suffered from depression, and real failure. I read the book "the Flying Scotsman" and found it nothing short of inspiring. So regardless of the outcome of the record attempt,I figure the Obree is already a winner, at least in my book.
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Remember that it is not hitting the bottom that matters, it is how far
back up you bounce.
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I look forward with intense interest on the attempt and hope nothing but
the best for Obree.
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Op.
The man really is a legend, despite all the personal setbacks and the UCI interference in his previous achievements he still goes on ! Good luck to him.
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What wonderful news! Graeme Obree is to attempt the hour record again at the age of 38. I too have suffered from depression, and real failure. I read the book "the Flying Scotsman" and found it nothing short of inspiring. So regardless of the outcome of the record attempt,I figure the Obree is already a winner, at least in my book. Remember that it is not hitting the bottom that matters, it is how far back up you bounce. I look forward with intense interest on the attempt and hope nothing but the best for Obree.
"Former Hour Record holder Graeme Obree will attempt to reclaim cycling's most prestigious record in a test run at the Manchester Velodrome on Sunday, April 4. 38 year old Obree, who retired in 2001 and has battled depression throughout his career and attempted to commit suicide several times, told Scotland's The Herald newspaper that despite ruling out a comeback in his recent autobiography, The Flying Scotsman, he is motivated to come back and prove that he still has the engine of a top class athlete."
I think Obree can do this. The man has so much talent. When Boardman set the Athlete's hour, he was not at his peak. It will be a hard record to beat, but I truly believe that Obree can do it.
Does anyone know where you get tickets and how much they cost?
Here the velodrome link manchestervelodrome.commanchestervelodrome.comOpen ↗ and there are links to their events from there, but no mention of the hour attempt so far. I'd be interested in attending if I get a job soon. The velodrome is 45 minutes drive from my house :-)
