Graeme Obree reveals that he is gay

I was brought up in North Wales and can well understand how difficult this must have been. In London and the larger cities in the UK it is slightly easier. Best of luck to you in the future!

As others have mentioned well written and I totally agree with the sentiments. Good on you Graeme

Graeme continues to be an inspiration. Chapeau!

I would hope that the local bullies and tormentors would experience the sort of demise that is reserved for such torturous, ignorant people.

My best wishes go to Mr Obree, I hope that this brings him personal calm and that the world of sport can really take in the genius and honour of the man.

Having just watched 'The Flying Scotsman' ...and about to start reading the book, I can only applaud the man for his contribution to sports and hopefully his obvious turmoil is now able to be put to rest.
This should in no way make any difference to his standing as one of the greatest characters in cycling over the last few decades.. I hope that the 'local tormentors' from his childhood have 'grown up' and will leave him be.....

I've nothing but admiration and respect for Graeme and I wish him the very best in every aspect of his life.

Saw this today, was really suprised of the coverage. It was the whole front page with a big picture of him in signature persuit position. Nice to see a cyclist making front page news and hope hes happier now.

Good for Graeme! It can be tough and takes lots of courage to come out. Graeme has been an inspirational cyclist and this is one more reason to admire and respect him.

In my experience as a gay man, cyclists can be incredibly understanding, broad-minded and are usually able to recognise that we're all part of some kind of minority or other and I've generally found that there's a 'live and let live' philosophy among us; so I hope and expect that in the cycling fraternity at least Graeme's decision will not affect how he's treated - except perhaps that even more of us will appreciate his achievements and see them as worthy of even more esteem.

Good luck to Graeme - hopefully he can now get on with his life.

Nicely written, Simon.

A sporting hero who has gone up a notch in my estimation.

this is the bravest thing you`ll ever do and i hope now you have found your inner peace, good luck to you and your family x

I grew up in the Highlands in the 80's, it was and is a nightmare for young people who are different in any way. For anyone interested they might like this artical in the independent here.

As a fellow Scot I am always appalled at the barriers in our society against anyone admitting their true orientation. The pressure he felt during his teenage years must have been awful.

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We imagine that most road.cc users, like ourselves, will consider Obree’s sexuality to be a private matter for himself, but hope you will join us in wishing him inner peace and happiness for the future.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

Very courageous. A true hero. Thank you for taking this brave step Graeme.

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most road.cc users, like ourselves, will consider Obree’s sexuality to be a private matter for himself, but hope you will join us in wishing him inner peace and happiness for the future.

Absolutely. I hope he can get on with his life, he's had more than his share of unhappiness.

Graham Obree is a true sporting hero.

Now this looks like he can move forward in his life with a better understanding of himself and find happiness.

Best of luck for the future Graham.

Good luck to him - hope it's a weight off his shoulders

Not easy to do- how many openly gay premier league footballers?

That's a brave move for any sportsman. Well done