Eric Barone: Attempt at World Speed Record by Bike(01 of06)
Open Image ModalVARS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: Eric Barone poses with his bike after he breaks the World Speed Record by bike with a maximum speed recorded at 223,30 Km/h on March 28, 2015 in Vars, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Bord via Getty Images)
Eric Barone: Attempt at World Speed Record by Bike(02 of06)
Open Image ModalVARS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: French athlete Eric Barone, 54 years old, rides his bike before he breaks the World Speed Record by bike with a maximum speed recorded at 223,30 Km/h on March 28, 2015 in Vars, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Bord via Getty Images)
Eric Barone: Attempt at World Speed Record by Bike(03 of06)
Open Image ModalVARS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: Eric Barone\'s speed bike is seen before Eric Barone breaks the World Speed Record by bike with a maximum speed recorded at 223,30 Km/h on March 28, 2015 in Vars, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Bord via Getty Images)
Eric Barone: Attempt at World Speed Record by Bike(04 of06)
Open Image ModalVARS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: Eric Barone (C) and his team celebrate after he breaks the World Speed Record by bike with a maximum speed recorded at 223,30 Km/h on March 28, 2015 in Vars, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Bord via Getty Images)
Eric Barone: Attempt at World Speed Record by Bike(05 of06)
Open Image ModalVARS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: A general view of atmosphere at the top of the speed track before Eric Barone breaks the World Speed Record by bike with a maximum speed recorded at 223,30 Km/h on March 28, 2015 in Vars, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Bord via Getty Images)
Eric Barone: Attempt at World Speed Record by Bike(06 of06)
Open Image ModalVARS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: French athlete Eric Barone, 54 years old, rides his bike before he breaks the World Speed Record by bike with a maximum speed recorded at 223,30 Km/h on March 28, 2015 in Vars, France. (Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) (credit:Richard Bord via Getty Images)