In photos: Riding along at a 103
Robert Marchand celebrates his 103rd birthday by making his way along the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains, near Saint-Felicien. French centenarian Marchand, born November 26, 1911, set a record cycling 26.98 kms in one hour, in the Masters + 100 category established by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in January 2014, and continues his passion for cycling as his health permits.
Robert Marchand (R), 103 years-old, cycles in the rain ahead of a small group of riders to celebrate his birthday as he makes his way along the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains in France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
French cyclist Robert Marchand, 103 years-old, prepares to ride the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains, to celebrate his birthday, near Saint-Felicien in France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
Robert Marchand (C), 103 years-old, cycles in the rain with a small group of riders to celebrate his birthday as he makes his way along the Robert Marchand pass in France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
French cyclist Robert Marchand, 103 years-old, drinks a beverage before riding the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains, to celebrate his birthday, near Saint-Felicien in France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
French cyclist Robert Marchand, 103 years-old, is seen as he prepares to climb the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains, to celebrate his birthday, near Saint-Felicien, France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
Robert Marchand (C), 103 years-old, blows a candle on a cake to celebrate his birthday after cycling the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains, near Saint-Felicien, France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
Robert Marchand (L), 103 years-old, cycles in the rain with a small group of riders to celebrate his birthday as he makes his way along the Robert Marchand pass in France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
Robert Marchand (C), 103 years-old, speaks with riders as he makes his way along the Robert Marchand pass, a 10km ride in the Ardeche mountains, to celebrate his birthday near Saint-Felicien, France.Robert Pratta/Reuters
French cyclist Robert Marchand (L), raises a glass of champagne to celebrate his 103rd birthday as he poses near a sign along the Robert Marchand pass, in the Ardeche mountain in France.Robert Pratta/Reuters