Josh Quigley, 30, attempted to take his own life in 2015 but says he's been saved by his love of cycling
A cyclist hoping to be the first Scottish winner of the Tour de France will be the subject of a new documentary showcasing his journey through a major bout of depression to breaking a world record.
And while some may have treated it as a major setback, Mr Quigley said the first thing he asked when he woke up the next day was when could he get back on his bike. His experience has inspired a new documentary made for BBC Scotland called Cycling Saved My Life. The doc, which makers promise will be "emotional and uplifting", follows Mr Quigley's journey over six months as he attempted to qualify for the UCI World Championships in Glasgow next month.
Mr Quigley missed out on the upcoming Glasgow championships, but said the setback "only made [him] stronger". He hopes the documentary will help people have open conversations about suicide and mental health.
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