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The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« on: July 20, 2009, 08:43:50 PM »
I just caught the movie "The Flying Scotsman" on NetFlix. No, it's not about Jimmy Clark or Jackie Stewart, or any number (there are lots) of Tartan Champions. Graeme Obree is a cycling champion whose broken a number of records, on a home built bike, all the while battling deadly depression. A true inspiration.

Below is a short story and interview with the man.

A trailer for the film.
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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2009, 08:55:24 PM »
Great stuff. I must confess Id never heard of him before! Shocking really....as he comes from where I grew up.

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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2009, 03:09:25 AM »
always road a bicycle
always will
guys like that are a inspiration
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2009, 07:21:40 AM »
Ha, banned his bike afterwards, and banned two of his riding positions.

Unbelievable.
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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2009, 09:51:46 AM »
One of my favorite movies, he is a true inspiration to all.....

I own very few movies but this is one I will not get rid of and have seen multiple times
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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2009, 11:03:59 AM »
i'm not into cycling but i remember catching a glimpse of a race on the tube once and seeing that 'superman' position. it stuck in my mind for whatever reason and i get a kick knowing now who came up with it. it's a sure sign of success when your are legislated out of competition.

the guy's about 2 weeks younger than me... i'm such a slacker.  :-[
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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2009, 04:07:09 PM »
glad I decided to check in over here. I'll have to get the movie. I was a raced cycles for a while,
did a face plant down near Southern Pines. >:( now I'm just peddling to get the busted leg back in shape.

Here's another UK rider, hey, he's a Mac what can I say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zF...&feature=email

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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2009, 07:07:28 AM »
I loved it when they buy the kids mountain bike seat in order to meet the specs...and then goes on to win
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Re: The Flying Scotsman~cyclist champion
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2009, 09:39:12 AM »
Quote from: Operator on July 22, 2009, 07:07:28 AM
I loved it when they buy the kids mountain bike seat in order to meet the specs...and then goes on to win

 :D... and the "hacksaw" scene.
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