My inspiration to get back turning the pedals was the man himself Graeme Obree, I met him a few times when I lived in Scotland. What a man! Check out his DVD and the battles he had with Chris Boardman when the two were in 'battle of the bikes' trying to overcome each other for the individual pursuit world championships. There is some great footage of Hi-tech Boardman testing with wires and heartrates in a controlled environment. In total contrast, Orbree sweating astride a rusted old home trainer, cotter pin cranks, belt drive in his back yard in Ayrshire, listening to a tape recorder! WOW! If that can't inspire you I don't know what will!
I have a great story about Graeme, back in the day when I did alot of time trials, Graeme was getting interviewed by the local Dunfermline press about his chances of winning the race and what special enhancements he has devised recently, whilst he was getting ready he started spraying WD40 on his knees and rubbing it in, with a smile on his face looking at the reporter saying 'Aye it's great for lubing up the knees'. Not sure if it was published but the reporter was scribbling in his black book. The man won by a few mins over 25 miles.
Watch this space, I'll upload an image with me in the shed, sure to give you a laugh!!
