OBREE FILM OUT NOW ON DVD
Undoubtedly going straight to the top of many a cyclist's Christmas list, The Flying Scotsman - the dramatised film of Graeme Obree's life - has been released on DVD.
The Flying Scotsman features Trainspotting star Jonny Lee Miller as Obree, and charts the his life through his childhood, on to his successful 1993 World Hour record attempt on a home-made bike and his subsequent battle with mental illness.
The story remains faithful to Obree's own uncompromising book of the same title, and is without doubt one of the best and most moving cycling films ever produced.
If you've not seen the film or trailer for it yet, click on one of the links below to see what you're missing.
Click here to view the Flying Scotsman trailer (for Quick Time).
Click here to view the Flying Scotsman trailer (for Windows Media Player).
The Flying Scotsman is available through Cycling Weekly's online shop priced £19.99 or £24.98 with a copy of the original book.
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