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World champion cyclist & speaker

Graeme Obree

Transform team performance with Graeme Obree, speaker and world champion cyclist. Graeme works with organisations to build resilience, drive innovation, and overcome adversity, delivering Olympic-level insights featured in acclaimed films "The Flying Scotsman" and "Battle Mountain."
Graeme Obree, Speaker | Cyclist & Individual Pursuit World Champion
Graeme Obree

Graeme Obree

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Graeme Obree's biography

At a glance

  • Broke Francesco Moser's world hour record
  • Individual Pursuit World Champion (1993-1995)
  • Innovator in cycling design and technique
Graeme Obree, a renowned professional cyclist and LGBT+ sports speaker, is known for his cycling skill and contributions to cycle design and extraordinary experiences. His influence in the sport extends beyond his success, and his journey is truly inspirational. His life has been depicted in the films "The Flying Scotsman" and "Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree's Story." Graeme's innovative and visionary approach propelled him from a club cyclist to a world-famous record-breaking cyclist in a short time. His courage, self-belief, and commitment have motivated aspiring cyclists and sportspeople worldwide. He has set the standard for British cyclists like Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins. Graeme's remarkable story can be shared with private, public, and corporate audiences, focusing on key themes such as peak performance, overcoming adversity, personal growth, technique, training, and maximizing success. One of his notable achievements was breaking Francesco Moser's world hour velodrome record, where he fell short on his first attempt but returned the next day to set a new record. Despite facing bans on his riding positions and designs throughout his career, they eventually became catalysts for change in the cycling world. Graeme has designed many bike frames and innovative cycle designs. His professional achievements include gaining the Moser Record twice, becoming the Individual Pursuit World Champion from 1993-1995, winning the RTTC 50 and 25-mile race, and participating in the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. With his personal and professional experiences, including his struggles with depression, Graeme possesses the determination and motivation to inspire your team.

Why we recommend booking Graeme

Graeme's unparalleled journey from a club cyclist to a world-record breaker embodies resilience, innovation, and the power of self-belief, offering invaluable lessons for teams and businesses aiming for peak performance. His experiences in overcoming adversity, coupled with his contributions to cycle design, provide unique insights into embracing change and fostering creativity. Booking Graeme as a speaker will inspire your team to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and achieve greatness, drawing from his remarkable life and career.

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How do I book Graeme Obree for my next event?
Email graeme.obree@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Graeme's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Graeme Obree's speaking style like?
Graeme Obree draws on his own career trajectory — from club cyclist to world record holder — to structure talks around first-person accounts of specific events, such as his two attempts at Francesco Moser's world hour record and the bans placed on his riding positions and bike designs. These accounts are framed around themes including peak performance, overcoming adversity, and innovation in sport.
What topics does Graeme Obree specialise in?
Graeme Obree speaks on peak performance, overcoming adversity, cycling innovation and design, and personal growth through mental health challenges. He is a two-time world hour record holder and Individual Pursuit World Champion (1993–1995), whose life story has been the subject of two films, "The Flying Scotsman" and "Battle Mountain: Graeme Obree's Story."
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