Graeme Obree’s World Hour Record

in 1993, Graeme Obree, stunned the cycling community by breaking Francesco Mosers World Hour Record set 10 years previously.

Graeme used a custom made bike and a radical new position. The amazing thing about the record is that he had attempted the record the day before and failed. Despite failing, he managed to persuade the authorities to let him have another go, 24 hours later. For anyone who has done a really hard time trial, they will know how difficult it is to go even faster the next day.