Josh Quigley has opened up on his battle with depression.
A world record-breaking cyclist who lives in Glasgow is hoping to be the first Scottish winner of the Tour de France, years after he attempted to take his own life.The 30-year-old will now be the subject of a new documentary showcasing his journey through dealing with his mental health to breaking a world record.
He said: "When I had the crash and I woke up in hospital the next day, I was asking the doctors and nurses 'when can I get back on my bike because I want to go and finish my challenge and finish cycling round the world'. He finally completed his ambition to cycle around the world in 2021 and broke the world record for the longest distance cycled in one day.
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