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[Marp]

Frenchman Robert Marchand set a new world record Wednesday when he cycled 22.547 kilometers (about 14 miles) in an hour — at the age of 105.

Wearing a purple and yellow cycling suit, pink helmet and yellow glasses, Marchand completed 92 laps at the Velodrome National, an indoor track near Paris that's used for elite cycling events. According to The Associated Press, he set a new record for the 105-plus age group and received a standing ovation from people in the crowd, who chanted "Robert, Robert" as he rolled to a stop.

Still, he said he could have done better.

"I did not see the sign warning me I had 10 minutes left," Marchand said, according to the AP. "Otherwise I would have gone faster, I would have posted a better time. I'm now waiting for a rival."

Balance of article:  http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/04/508213332/105-year-old-cyclist-rides-14-miles-in-a...

[maestra]

Obviously not far enough for me to take off the calories from that bag of chips.

Congratulations, Robert Marchand-what a role model! God bless.

[sidsmom]

Awwww!  Love this!

Best part:

"So what's his secret? Marchand's coach and friend Gerard Mistler told the AP it's simple: He eats fruits and vegetables, doesn't smoke, drinks wine only on occasion, goes to bed at 9 p.m. and exercises every day."

I think I need to start going to bed at 9pm...🕘

[MyShadowLove]

I think he's got me beat by a few laps!...LOL...Just look at that face!...What an inspiration and such a love of life...enjoying every minute along the way!

[Mz iMac]

"he set a new record for the 105-plus age group"

How many participate in that group?

[violann]

I'd still be trying to mount the thing at the end of the hour.............

[hckynut]

Congrats to this young man for setting this record. Wait till next time when he is in even better condition. Hat's off please for this man.

hckynut(john)

[MyShadowLove]

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@violann wrote:

I'd still be trying to mount the thing at the end of the hour.............

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@violann...LOLOL

[SunValley]

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@violann wrote:

I'd still be trying to mount the thing at the end of the hour.............

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Exactly!

[AKgirl2]

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@sidsmom wrote:

Awwww!  Love this!

Best part:

"So what's his secret? Marchand's coach and friend Gerard Mistler told the AP it's simple: He eats fruits and vegetables, doesn't smoke, drinks wine only on occasion, goes to bed at 9 p.m. and exercises every day."

I think I need to start going to bed at 9pm...🕘

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@sidsmom - I couldn't even do that!  (Going to bed at 9pm).  I wonder if he's done this most of his life...if so, kinda boring.  Mr. Marchand, may the blessings continue!