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by Graeme Obree (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Birlinn Ltd (1 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841583359
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841583358
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,967 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hard-hitting and brutally honest. --Cycling Weekly

This is a book that must have taken great courage to write, is a harrowing reminder of how little the public know about sportsmen, no matter how brightly the spotlight shines on them --The Guardian

This is one of the best and moving sports books I have read --Alastair Campbell, The Times


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On the way to breaking the World hour record, he created major controversy in the professional cycling world over his unique riding style and his pioneering construction techniques. He famously had to use washing machine parts to complete the building of his 'Old Faithful' machine. Graeme's story starts with his tough upbringing in the Ayrshire valleys, where he found his escape by taking to the roads. From there he tells an inspiring story of what it takes to become a world record breaker, of his thrilling head-to-head duels with Chris Boardman and how he became a major international star on the European circuit. The story ends with Graeme's searingly honest account of his battle against depression which drove him to attempt suicide. This will be one of the most talked about sporting books of the year.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A moving story, 8 Oct 2003
This review is from: Flying Scotsman: The Graeme Obree Story (Hardcover)
Graeme Obree's motivation to achieve the cycling one-hour world record must make him unique. His childhood left him feeling worthless, an emotion that has dogged him throughout his life as his personal barometer swings from high to low and back with alarming consequences. On high, he undertakes training schedules few could match, and combines his athleticism with an insight into bicycle design which is sensational, given that the machine has remain vitually unchanged for 100 years.

On low, he attempts sucicide, conflicts with those closest to him who are trying to help, and drinks to forget.

Reading this candid autobiography is compulsive, you just can't put it down. As you finish the last page you hope that the tide has turned, and the Obree family will live happily ever after. If you buy this book you will be helping to ensure that they do.

John Richards

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breaking the mould (again), 25 Sep 2003
By ANDY B (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Flying Scotsman: The Graeme Obree Story (Hardcover)
Graeme Obree delivers exactly what you'd expect from a man who broke the cycling mould; an autobiography that breaks the well set mould of sporting biographies which too often seem to be ghost written half truths containing snipes at past colleagues and competitors. None of that in this book. Quite simply, Graeme Obree just tells his life as it has been. The bad times aren't accompanied by finger pointing, apportioning of blame or bitterness and the good times are reported with the modesty of a true sportsman. In my view, the greatest strength of this book lies in the absence of the author trying to influence the reader's emotions and opinions. He just gives you the facts of his astonishing life and you react. This book richly deserves the widespread acclaim and success of Lance Armstrong's "It's Not About the Bike".
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A study of athletic achievement and a man's resilence., 28 Sep 2003
By nick stevens (Gloucester, Great Britain) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Flying Scotsman: The Graeme Obree Story (Hardcover)
As a keen cyclist I was already well aware of Graeme Obree's huge achievements as an unknown British amateur cyclist taking on the Holy Grail of solo cycling - the world Hour Record. Not only did he beat the then unbroken figure of 51.151km set by charismatic Italian campione Francesco Moser, but he did it using his will and a self-engineered cycle that challenged all the rules of technology,positioning and aerodynamics. With this achievement set against some truly unbearable emotional hardships suffered by Graeme and his immediate family, it makes this mans' bravery all the more inspiring to us all whether we ride bikes or not. What is it about the sport of cycling that brings forth the passion and desire to overcome physical hardships such as those suffered by Lance Armstrong, or the more insidious long term depressive states suffered by Graeme and millions of ordinary people? I hope that the planned major motion picture of Graeme's battles and glory shows him to be what he is, an honest,decent man and a beacon of hope for all those who have suffered depression in black silence.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is one of the best books I have read this year. A revealing and sometimes harrrowing tale of a very gifted man and his struggle with his inner demons. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Cuckson

5.0 out of 5 stars Duplicate Product to Flying Scotsman: Cycling to Triumph Through My Darkest Hours
This is an excellent book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading all about Graeme's challenges and triumphs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Fiona

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Great book , really kept me from start to finish , even the chilhood stuff.
It was amazing to find out what made him tick , although I'd say even he still doesn't know... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mark Kearns

4.0 out of 5 stars Obree's amazing story
This is the remarkable story of a boy, marginalised by bullies & bad teachers in his early life, who rose to become one of the greatest track & time trial cyclists these islands... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Paul A. Totham

4.0 out of 5 stars An autobiography very much worth reading
'When it came to physical violence...Being kicked about the head was so different from being kicked about the body... Read more
Published 17 months ago by M Tyers

5.0 out of 5 stars Best cycling book I have read
Had this book for a few months and finally got around to reading it. Wish I had started sooner as in no time I was finished as it is such a captivating read. Read more
Published 20 months ago by JD

3.0 out of 5 stars Bit disappointed by the writing, but still an interesting read
Graeme isn't the best writer, and the book gets a bit tedious at times. But what he lacks as an author, he more than makes up for as a cyclist. Read more
Published 22 months ago by buckminsterfullerene

5.0 out of 5 stars A national Hero.
I'm glad this book was written as an autobiography by Graeme Obree and not as a biography by some one else. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2007 by Mr. K. S. Dhindsa

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit disappointing
Whilst Obree suffers from mental illness and this clearly affected his cycling, I felt he was making so many excuses throughout the book. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2007 by S. Price

3.0 out of 5 stars It's good but...
The book should flow naturally, being the account of a series of remarkable achievements by someone who effectively remained a semi-pro cyclist throught his life. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by J. M. Salinas

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