Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy announced in 2024 that his prostate cancer had spread to his bones, with doctors giving him between two and four years to live.
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy has given an update on his health, with the cycling legend saying he is ‘doing fine’ as he plans for a charity bike ride.
Sir Chris announced in 2024 that his prostate cancer had spread to his bones, with doctors giving him between two and four years to live. But the 50-year-old Scot has not let his illness stop him from doing what he enjoys so far.
One of Britain’s greatest Olympians, Hoy struggled to stop thoughts of living with stage four cancer from dominating his mornings. Now he is determined to show that there is plenty he and others in the same situation can still achieve.
Sir Chris, who won 37 medals in a remarkable career as a track cyclist, has previously said he remains optimistic that artificial intelligence could play a pivotal role in developing new medicines. For now, he’s focused on what lies directly in his path.
“I’m doing fine, thanks,” Hoy told the Press Association. “The Tour de 4 is the main focus for me the next few months.”
The charity bike ride, which supports those affected by cancer, is set to take place in Glasgow in September. It raised more than £3.1 million in its first year in 2025, backing five major UK cancer charities while also challenging attitudes towards those living with stage four cancer.
“It’s trying to demonstrate, rather than just talking about it, that all these people who are in a similar situation to me – living with stage four cancer – that there’s plenty of life left in us, and we’re determined to make the most of it, and not have cancer define who you are,” he added.
Sir Chris has previously spoken of how the Tour de 4 has become a powerful driving force since his terminal diagnosis.
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“You don’t have to be facing a stage four cancer diagnosis to have tough moments,” Sir Chris said. “I guess for me and for my family, the thing that we’ve tried to do is to not look too far ahead and to still have plans for the future and still have goals and aims and things to look forward to.”
Sir Chris has admitted he is now appreciating the small things in life, despite having big targets ahead of him. That has allowed him to keep his feet on the ground.
“Don’t forget to enjoy the moment and don’t forget to appreciate the present, because it passes you by very easily,” the Olympian said. “You’re always on to the next thing and focused on what’s next, and you can miss out on the nice stuff around you – and it’s not necessarily the big things.”
He continued: “We have big targets and big events to look forward to, of course, but I think it’s also appreciating the small things that helps you to stay grounded, and to make the most out of the present moment.”
Turning his attention back to the Tour de 4, Sir Chris revealed that the two main rides for the September event are already sold out, though spaces remain on the static bikes in the track centre as well as on the family loop – a one-kilometre circuit inside the velodrome complex. He urged people to get involved by making a donation.
“It really is going to be a big challenge to try and beat the £3.1 million target that we achieved from last year,” Sir Chris said. “Every single pound will go towards improving people’s lives, living with cancer, and for the future as well.”
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