Let's make this birthday one to remember.

54 years old (Born on April 12, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Christophe Moreau! May your day be filled with fewer uphill battles than the Pyrenees and more celebrations than a stage victory on Bastille Day. Your relentless determination in the early 2000s made you France's favorite hope for Tour de France glory—proving that even mountains trembled at your approach.

Though you've hung up your racing wheels, we still fondly recall those thrilling breakaways and gritty climbs where you showed us all what true courage looks like. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as standing atop the podium wearing yellow—or at least enjoying cake guilt-free!