Sir Chris Hoy's inspiring message of hope amid Olympic champion's cancer battle

Sir Chris Hoy has shared an inspiring message of hope as part of a mission to redefine the perception of people living with stage four cancer.

The six-time Olympic gold medallist said "there's plenty of life left in us".

The champion cyclist revealed in 2024 that his prostate cancer had spread to his bones. Doctors subsequently gave him between two and four years to live.

Speaking in Glasgow on Friday, Sir Chris said he was "doing fine" and his cancer was not stopping him from doing anything that he loves.

He added: "The Tour de 4 is the main focus for me the next few months."

The charity bike ride, for people affected by cancer, is taking place in Glasgow this September.

It raised more than £3.1m in its inaugural year in 2025, and will support five major UK cancer charities as well as challenge perceptions of people living with stage four cancer.

Sir Chris said: "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 previously said the Tour de 4 event has become a driving force for him 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."

Speaking about holding on to hope, he said it is about appreciating the small things and making the most out of the present.

He said: "Don't forget to enjoy the moment and don't forget to appreciate the present, because it passes you by very easily.

"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.

"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."

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Sir Chris said the main two rides for the Tour de 4 are already sold out, but there are still places for the static bikes in the track centre and for the family loop, which is a 1k loop inside the velodrome complex.

He said people can still be part of the event by donating.

Sir Chris added: "It really is going to be a big challenge to try and beat the £3.1m target that we achieved from last year. Every single pound will go towards improving people's lives, living with cancer, and for the future as well."

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