IRVINE cycling legend Graeme Obree is proving he never 'tyres' of doing his bit for charity - after signing up for this year's Sport Relief The Flying Scotsman will be representing his home nation at Sport relief 2012, as one third of 'Team Scotland'.

The record-breaker will represent his homeland alongside Scotland Rugby ace Scott Hastings and Sportscene presenter Dougie Vipond, to raise money for charity in this year's event.

The trio will go head-to-head with other celebrity-led national teams to take part in the First Nation Home challenge.

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