Comments on: Graeme Obree’s World Speed Record

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:11 +0000

Amazing. Far too many people are not willing to face the fact that they will not have their body forever. Living in a bubble where they distance themselves from fear and challenge. whether he manages it or not, what a journey he will have!

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:19:03 +0000

I really like this post as well. It’s quaint, it’s very English.

The bit which stands out the most for me is “.Obree says his main concern is getting to 90 years old and regretting not doing more….” and that is one of the things that keeps me going; trying to avoid too many regrets for when I’m in my “old man” slippers and arm chair.

By: Hurumph

Hurumph — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:26:40 +0000

What fantastic news! Graeme Obree is nothing short of a genius in several (well, two at least) areas. He is a world class cyclist AND a world class engineer. I think all of us, including lumpy old men like me, will benefit from the things he develops whether ideas, designs or new ways of producing something more efficient and faster. A Ford Fiesta benefits from Formula One engineering – eventually!

I wonder how fast a younger person, like a 2012 Olympic cycling champion, could go on a machine he produces? I would be amazed if Obree doesn’t break the world record and, whilst aknowledging his undoubted talent and determinition, how fast could someone younger go?

I hope Obree gets the support he needs

By: tejvan

tejvan — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:22:05 +0000

Thanks simon,

Have updated video and fixed typo!

By: SM

SM — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:00:34 +0000

Nice piece and good luck Graeme. A frying pan eh? I wonder how much weight is a consideration when building the bike? I’d love to be able to build my own bike, must be immense. I get a thrill just putting new bar tape on mine!

ps: pedant aler – that video seems to be the wrong one and you’re missing an O in the final para: “Obree is definitely _ne…”