The complete true story would've been more dramatic

Thus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graeme_Obree
Not shown:
He reclaimed the 1hr WR;
Moser copied Obree's technique to make a WR for senior cyclist;
There was no bullying - Obree's depression was caused by being bipolar and being a latent homosexual and living a lie;
He made a bizarre suicide attempt from eating aspirin washed down with water from a puddle(!!!!? Would be hard to believe in a film scene though!);
Had a brother who died in between his WRs and World Championships, which caused the suicide attempt shown in this film (not sure it was a hanging);
Eventually divorced his wife and 'came out';
He actually had a pretty undisciplined training regime, where he would only train on days where he felt like it;
Had the chance to ride in the Tour de France, but declined after they made it clear he'd have to used drugs (EPO);
Felt robbed of a chance to ride 'Le Tour' by all the druggie riders;
Druggie rider Miguel Indurain broke Obree's 1hr WR!
...etc...