In July 1993, he broke the world hour record, previously held for nine years by Francesco Moser, with a distance of 51.596 kilometres (32.06 miles). Obree's record lasted less than a week, being broken by Englishman Chris Boardman. Obree retook the record in April 1994.
Superb performance on a fine bicycle.
But keep in mind that a recumbent can go notably faster (though they won't post the recumbent's time as an official world record).
Herman47 1 year ago
this guy really was amazing..he bought hope into things being an underdog..
now what i want to see is fabian cancellara break the hour recod he is the most capable of doing so.
sprintbass 2 years ago
i know i see you everyday on dragon tails on pbs.
sprintbass 2 years ago
So is my sweet mother ;)
Nevertheless, fantastic rider. Strange world, but he's already forgotten now.
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bolderiks 2 years ago
This man (O´bree) is an example for all human beings.
r2e3P 3 years ago
i'm a baby dragon
slashpoop 4 years ago