Go Obree Go!

[vernon]

One new world record recorded. Potentially another one today.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24088647

I know that it's posted elsewhere but the chap's achievements deserves a wider audience.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Yay!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

He's still got it! I have to say I was sceptical when I saw his early versions of this machine, but it seems to be working...

 

[Mattonsea]

Good news , all our lives are so much richer due to Graham

 

[laurence]

he rocks.

 

[byegad]

Good for him. But was it him or the press that mentioned 100mph???

 

[ColinJ]

Good for him. But was it him or the press that mentioned 100mph???

I read that he said that he hoped to break the UK record (low 60s mph) and would do his best to break the world record (low 80s mph) but that would be very difficult.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Well done to Graeme - chapeau big mon

 

[Lullabelle]

So glad he is getting on with his life and doing something positive, he has had a rough time over the years so good luck to the guy

 

[albion]

A good way off the speed record of 83mph but one out of two ain't bad..

 

[albion]

A write up

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/graeme-obree-the-beastie-boy-19142

“The 52.9 record was a pretend one,” Obree said after. “I felt it was akin to the holder of the ‘best time for a club rider with a squinty eye’ honour.”

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

That's a very good article. Obree is great.

 

[albion]

Anyone one much about the Obree electric bike?
It was beaten by the VW XL1 in the " Design of the Year transport award"
http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk...-xl1-wins-design-of-the-year-transport-award/

Is Obree involved or have the manufacturers nicked his name?

 

[albion]

http://www.wearea2b.com/uk/collection/obree

Look naff, and is a heavy weight tub of lard. So nominated because 'Oh I have heard of Obree, must be good, lets vote for him'?

 

[zizou]

Unless im missing it the website doesnt seem to have any mention of Obree the man only Obree the bike.