French Athlete Aurelien Fontenoy Breaks World Record by Cycling Up Eiffel Tower in 12 Minutes

Oct 07, 2025 10:19 pm CST

French mountain biker and social media star Aurelien Fontenoy has set a new world record by cycling up the Eiffel Tower's 686 steps in just 12 minutes and 30 seconds, beating the previous record by nearly seven minutes. After years of planning and intense training, Fontenoy conquered the iconic Parisian landmark using only a rigid bike without suspension, showcasing extraordinary skill and endurance in this extreme vertical cycling challenge.