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Item Details
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THE FLYING SCOTSMAN
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| By: |
Graeme Obree |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£7.53 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0857901060 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780857901064 |
| Publisher: |
BIRLINN GENERAL |
| Pub. date: |
1 July, 2011 |
| Pages: |
304 |
| Description: |
An inspiring story of how a boy from rural Ayrshire came to smash Francesco Moser's World Hour Cycling Record. A story of triumph over adversity to warm the heart. |
| Synopsis: |
On 17 July 1993, Graeme Obree stunned the international cycling world when he emerged from obscurity to smash Francesco Moser's World Hour Record. The Flying Scotsman is Graeme Obree's searing autobiography, from his tough upbringing in Ayrshire, where he found escape on the roads, to his head-to-head duels with Chris Boardman and becoming a major star on the European circuit. Obree created massive controversy in the professional cycling world with his unique riding style and his pioneering construction techniques - famously using washing-machine parts to complete the building of his 'Old Faithful'. Yet all his sporting success was achieved in the shadow of manic depression and suicidal despair. His life continues to have its ups and downs and Obree brings his amazing life story up to date. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Birlinn eBooks |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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