Sir Chris Hoy completes first bike ride following serious leg fracture
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has completed his first outdoor bike ride with friends, five months after suffering a severe leg fracture in a mountain biking crash.
The 50-year-old sustained the serious injury in November during his ongoing battle with stage four prostate cancer.
He shared images on social media of himself cycling through the Trough of Bowland alongside a group of friends.
A challenging road to recovery
The former track cyclist required emergency surgery and spent five days in a major trauma unit following the accident.
X-rays at the time confirmed multiple breaks that necessitated the insertion of pins into his leg.
“What a day! First ride back with the lads since I broke my leg mountain biking in November,” he wrote on Instagram.
The Scottish sporting icon noted that the 1,400 metres of climbing was a significant physical effort.
However, the stunning scenery and sunshine provided a welcome distraction as he continues to rebuild his stamina.
“Fitness is coming back slowly but surely, should be ready for the Gleneagles Hotel weekend in a fortnight!”
Navigating health battles
This physical milestone arrives amid the renowned athlete’s broader and highly publicised health challenges.
He was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in September 2023, later revealing he had been given a prognosis of two to four years to live.
Despite these daunting circumstances, the resilient campaigner has continued to work tirelessly to raise awareness about the disease.
He recently launched a screening programme alongside rugby icon Kenny Logan in a bid to save lives.
Speaking about the cycling crash shortly after it happened, he admitted it was the worst accident he had experienced in over four decades of riding.
“I’ve smashed my leg up on the mountain bike, that’s the worst thing that’s happened recently.”
“You just don’t bounce like you do when you’re younger. It was a big one but I’m doing better now.”
