Robert Marchand Tries for New World Record..........

[Alex H]

And almost a year later, at the age of 103

"The D532 between Saint-Félicien and Lalouvesc is a hard hill climb by most people's standards; a 10 km stretch of road that rises 450 metres in altitude.
The climb is part of the Ardéchoise race, which is one of the largest cycle races in Europe, attracting some 12,000 riders each year.

Robert Marchand, a former firefighter from Seine-et-Marne, recently completed the climb in a little under one hour. Certainly nowhere near the fastest ascent ever seen,but not bad for someone celebrating their 103rd birthday!"

Link to French report

 

[HMS_Dave]

Im glad i used the search function. I watched a video with this guy and he is still alive and kicking at 108. He no longer cycles outside because he has unfortunately lost his hearing but is still cycling indoors.

Born 14 years before Pol Pot, 14 years before The Coal Miners Goddess, Margaret Thatcher and 1 year before Kim Il-Sung.

Absolutely astounding. Still Cycling...

 

[Deleted member 26715]

He no longer cycles outside because he has unfortunately lost his hearing but is still cycling indoors.

What a strange reason, but at 108 he can do as he wishes.

 

[Colin Grigson]

Remarkable example of a man