Chris Hoy has issued a positive health update as he battles cancer (Image: Angel Martinez, Getty Images for Laureus)
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy has provided an update on his condition, with the cycling icon insisting he is ‘doing fine’ as he looks ahead to a charity bike ride. He revealed in 2024 that his prostate cancer had spread to his bones, with doctors giving him between two and four years to live. Yet the Scot has refused to let his illness prevent him from pursuing the things he loves.
One of Britain’s greatest ever Olympians, Hoy found himself battling to keep thoughts of living with stage four cancer from overwhelming his mornings. Now he is intent on demonstrating that there is still a great deal he and others facing similar circumstances can accomplish. Sir Chris, who amassed 37 medals during a distinguished career as a track cyclist, has previously expressed his belief that artificial intelligence could prove instrumental in the development of new treatments. For now, however, his attention is firmly fixed on what lies immediately ahead.
“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 raises funds for those affected by cancer, is due to take place in Glasgow in September.
It generated more than £3.1 million in its inaugural year in 2025, supporting five leading UK cancer charities while also challenging perceptions surrounding 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 discussed how the Tour de 4 has emerged as a powerful motivating force following his terminal diagnosis.
“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 revealed he is now cherishing life’s simpler pleasures, despite setting himself ambitious goals. That approach has helped him maintain perspective.
The six-time Olympic gold medallist is preparing for a charity bike ride (Image: Getty)
“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.”
Shifting his focus back to the Tour de 4, Sir Chris revealed that tickets for the two principal rides at the September event have already sold out, although places are still available on the static bikes in the track centre as well as on the family loop — a one-kilometre circuit within the velodrome complex.
He encouraged supporters 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.”