77-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday By Biking 77 Miles

An elderly North Carolina resident celebrated his birthday last week with a little physical fitness. The "News & Record" reports that on Friday Cal Weimer spent his 77th birthday biking 77 miles. Weimer, who started cycling five years ago, says he doesn't want to spend his time sitting on the couch. He remarks, quote, "So many people my age, they're sitting all day long and watching TV and not using their minds...and not taking care of their aging bodies." When asked how he felt following his ride, the Greensboro resident joked, quote, "Like I won't make it to 78!"