78-year-old man feels 50 after clocking up 520,000km cycling around the world | ABC Australia

Tilmann Waldthaler is nearly 80 but has the body of a 50-year-old. He has cycled 520,000 kilometres through 143 countries and still rides everyday.

Over his four decades crisscrossing the world he has sat next to Bob Marley on a plane, been hit by a bus in India and held at gunpoint in Iran. He met his wife while cycling in the Sahara Desert.

The couple have settled in Cairns, Far North Queensland, and are waiting for the borders to reopen so they can keep travelling.

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[laurafrost]

I’m 32 years old I luv to here story’s from elderly people this is amazing over the years I put over 80, 000 miles

[peterwilliamson]

Hello from New Zealand. Loved the story about meeting your wife and 14 bikes! Very inspiring.

[davidburns]

Thanks! You inspire me...at 71 and having cycled many countries and kilometres I was ready to hang up my pedals...I had lost the joy somewhere. But I am keen to get back in the saddle now.

[carolinapiloto]

That´s a really inspiring story! And it is so cute that you have found each other and estimulate each other dreams!

[bergzmtb]

what a life, love it, you made my day

[VITTHALAM]

OMG!!!! There are no words to describe your achievements!!!! Truly Great!!!!

[yakupemlak-realestate]

It was very good to watch and hear you Sir!

[majchers]

Amazing! Congratz mate! You set the standards for us all...!
P.S. I've been to Cairns on my O-Oz trip (Perth - Cairns) in 2013. Love your rock Tilmann! Great country!

[adventuresofafatman]

Awesome! Good on ya mate, from a fellow Queenslander off cycling in Croatia. 👍👍👍 Wish I'd seen this sooner. Well done to the ABC on the story.

[cassandrapeachey]

You’re awesome I could imagine all the adventures that you’ve had it was great watching this video Love from Darwin NT

[TheRoger]

How wonderful!!!! ❤❤❤. I am 62 and just getting back to riding after going through chemo. Like your dad, I was very active prior and now taking baby steps. This also led me to purchase an e-bike. I went with the Specialized Tero X due to fenders and lights. More of an all terrain SUV for this old lady. Please post more about your dad! Watching from Rapid City, SD. USA.

[jjcale]

This is a real tough guy, big respect to you - you are great!

[odxqrep]

Thank you so much for that story... it's so inspiring

[HackHunter]

Ebikes are a beautiful thing for worn out knees, i should know. I hope im still riding at 78!

[giuliavogel]

It's not about the age, but the willpower to overcome challenges. This story makes us reflect and is an inspiration for everyone. Maybe this is the real meaning of "no pain no gain". Very cool!

[marcoercole]

Fantastic! Your my Legend. Best compliments!

[hangkasturi]

Good example to keep healthy and stronger..

[papablueshirt]

Who said us old guys don't have it anymore? Like this gentleman, I could hop on my bike and ride a 100 miles any day of the week. It would only be twice my daily ride. And when the heat lifts I will be doing 100 mile days as 50 miles is about the best I can do when it is over 90 degrees LOL. Why do I ride so much? I feel like I am 16 when I am riding, and that feeling never gets old.😀🚴‍♂

[totochipeta]

Awesome;) Keep spinning...karibu kenya;)

[robertking]

Ok, what he is doing for living if he is living on the bicycle? 😊