Anyone who follows Sir Chris Hoy knows he’s never been one to sit still, even while dealing with the toughest chapter of his life.
The six-time Olympic champion shared this week that he’s now recovering from what he describes as the worst crash he’s taken in more than four decades on a bike — and he managed to do it while already battling terminal prostate cancer.
A Crash That Shook Even a Veteran Rider
Despite undergoing chemotherapy, Hoy has kept up his mountain biking, saying it’s part of what keeps him feeling like himself.
But during a recent ride, things went badly wrong.
He told Sky Sports that he “smashed up” his leg in a heavy fall, one so serious he’s been left hobbling around on crutches.
“You just don’t bounce like you did when you were young,” he joked, adding that although it was a painful hit, he’s relieved he’s doing better now.
Looking Ahead to a Big Date in the Darts Calendar
Even with the injury, Hoy insists he’ll be at the World Darts Championships to cheer on Luke “The Nuke” Littler.
He’s set his sights on making it to the January 3 final in slightly better shape — hopefully walking a bit more freely by then.
The accidental crash hasn’t dimmed his outlook.
As he put it, after 43 years on bikes, he’s lucky this is the worst he’s had.
“You can just as easily fall walking up the steps to your own front door,” he said, noting that he isn’t a daredevil by nature — he simply wants to keep doing the things that make life feel full.
Facing Cancer With Determination
Hoy first learned he had cancer in 2023. What started as primary prostate cancer was later found to have spread to his bones, turning the diagnosis into a terminal one.
The discovery came after he visited a doctor for what he assumed was a shoulder and rib issue.
Even after receiving that devastating update, he’s stayed relentlessly positive.
He’s been open about wanting to keep enjoying the things he loves, whether it’s time with family or getting out on a bike whenever he can.
A Rare Bit of Encouraging News
In a hopeful turn, Hoy explained that his condition is currently “stable,” crediting treatment that his body has responded well to.
He said there have been phases where the cancer has flared back up, prompting changes in treatment, but he stressed how grateful he is for the range of options available to men with prostate cancer today.
He expressed deep faith in science and in the researchers constantly pushing for better, more effective therapies — maybe even ones that could turn a diagnosis like his into a survivable one someday.
Focusing on the Good Days Ahead
For now, Hoy seems keen to enjoy Christmas, heal up from his crash, and keep showing up for the people and moments he cares about.
It’s a resilient, grounded approach — very much in line with the man he’s always been.
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