Marchant sets New World Record at 105

diomed

French cyclist Robert Marchand sets new record aged 105
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38510439

Well done.

Beasty

Wish he'd slow down a bit. I've all those hour records in my own sights - if I don't get them I'll probably die trying.....

Chuchote

At 105 years of age, Robert Marchand has set a record, cycling 22.547km in an hour

http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/exploit-robert-marchand-a-parcouru-22-547-km-a-105-ans-04-01-2017-6524871.php

magicbastarder

diomed wrote: »

new record aged 105

i hope shimano sponsored him. missed opportunity otherwise.

koutoubia

^^^^
Beastys next challenge.
Only 1 year to wait till he is older then yer man!

Weepsie

Apparently he raced against Fausto Coppi in Time Trial in 1946 finishing only 6 place behind him. And he's lived through 2 world wars on his door step, and travelled and worked all over the world. If I were half as interesting as him, I'd be doing well.

Chuchote

Some of the photos in this give a real insight into this man's bravery - tiny, wizened, ancient, indomitable

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/105-year-old-frenchman-sets-new-hour-record-gallery/

pelevin

When you compare it though to Wiggins' distance last year, is Marchand's effort really that impressive? But then I suppose you could retort, how credible is Wiggins anymore?

Beasty

pelevin wrote: »

is Marchand's effort really that impressive?

Shurrup you!!

It will still be impressive when I beat it


:pac:

pelevin

Beasty wrote: »

Shurrup you!!

It will still be impressive when I beat it


:pac:

As long as you won't be gaining any unfair advantage through advances in technology!

Beasty

Sorry but these titanium bits replacing bone goes with advancing years (and crashes) - not planning on storing any batteries in them though.....

sy

We have our own legend here in Ireland. The jersey likeness is what made me remember this great cyclist Patsy Fitzsimons from Navan Road Club (in his 80's). These photos were taken last year at vets race by Brendan Culleton. I hope he doesn't mind me using them. All the best for the 2017 season Patsy, always one of my great inspirations.

manafana

A brilliant news story for cycling, sports radio may focus on doping etc without focusing on the sport but this is what cycling is about.

https://twitter.com/guardian_sport/status/816984630205235200

He is a 105 crazy

fat bloke

I knew that guy was sandbagging the first time.