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Graeme Obree was one of the UK’s top cyclists. During an eventful career, he twice broke the prestigious world hour record (1993 and 1994) and became World Champion for the 4Km pursuit in 1993 and 1995.

He was also well known for his innovative approach to bike design and aerodynamics. He invented new positions to gain the maximum aerodynamic advantage. His successful cycling career was undertaken against a backdrop of personal turmoil, in which he suffered periods of depression.

He wrote a best selling book of his life ‘The Flying Scotsman’– this was later turned into a feature-length film.

Graeme Obree was born on 11 September 1965 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, but lived almost all his life in Scotland and considers himself Scottish.

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In his autobiography, he recounts having a difficult childhood where he experienced bullying and low self-esteem. Cycling became a way to escape from these pressures. In 2011, Obree came out as being gay, he said repressing thi