Sir Chris Hoy has shared a heartening update on his recovery, posting photos of his first cycle ride with friends since breaking his leg in a mountain biking accident last November. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, 50, fractured his leg while battling stage 4 prostate cancer.
In November, Hoy described the crash as the worst in his 43 years of cycling, saying: "I've smashed my leg up on the mountain bike... It was a big one but I'm doing better now." He underwent emergency surgery and spent five days in hospital, later returning to an exercise bike just two weeks after the operation.
Five months on, Hoy shared images on Instagram of his ride in the Trough of Bowland, writing: "What a day! First ride back with the lads since I broke my leg... Fitness is coming back slowly but surely." He climbed over 1,400 metres during the outing.
Hoy was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 and went public in October 2024, revealing he had been given between two and four years to live. He has since campaigned for early detection, launching a screening programme with rugby legend Kenny Logan that saw nearly 6,000 men register in under a week.
"A stage four diagnosis changes your life drastically but I guess it's finding a new purpose," Hoy said. "Early detection saves lives – that is the message."
