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“My biggest fear isn't crashing this bike at 85mph and losing my skin - it's sitting in a chair at 90 and thinking 'I wish I'd done more'”

Quote by Graeme Obree

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Graeme Obree, born on September 11, 1965, is a Scottish professional cyclist renowned for his unique riding style and numerous world records, especially in fixed-gear bicycle races. In 1993, Obree won the world championship in fixed-gear cycling, and in 1995, he became the first cyclist to break the 40-second mark in the men's 1-kilometer time trial. more

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