Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on May 30, 1950)

Happy birthday to the one and only Bertrand Delanoë! You've pedaled your way into our hearts, introducing Vélib' and proving once again that running a city can literally be like riding a bike—sometimes uphill, sometimes down—but always filled with adventure. We still wonder: do you wear your mayoral sash while cycling through Paris?

Thanks for giving Parisians affordable bikes and showing politicians everywhere that sustainable urban living isn't just smart—it's wheelie good fun! May your year ahead roll smoothly along cobblestoned paths of success, laughter, and memorable rides. Joyeux anniversaire; keep spinning forward smoothly!