Sir Chris Hoy issues a fresh health update and shares footage from hospital following the most serious crash of his life — while continuing to battle terminal-stage c.a.n.c.e.r
Team GB legend Sir Chris Hoy has delivered an inspiring new health update, revealing he is back on a bike just weeks after suffering what he described as the “worst crash” of his life — all while continuing his battle with terminal cancer.
The six-time Olympic champion, 49, broke his lower leg and knee in multiple places following a mountain biking accident in November. The crash came amid his ongoing fight with stage four cancer, a diagnosis he first received in September 2023 before bravely sharing in October 2024 that his condition was terminal.
Despite the daunting circumstances, Hoy has shown remarkable resilience. In a deeply personal Instagram update, he shared footage from his hospital stay, documenting severe swelling and bruising as he lay in a major trauma unit awaiting scans that confirmed multiple fractures. Surgeons inserted pins into his leg, and after five days in hospital, he began a long rehabilitation journey at home.
Just two weeks after emergency surgery, Hoy managed to climb back onto an exercise bike. Six weeks later, he began partial weight-bearing, and by the 11-week mark he was walking unaided. At 12 weeks post-op, he stunned fans by revealing he was back on his road bike — and even driving again.
Reflecting on the experience, Hoy admitted it had been “a rough ride,” confessing he had never fully grasped how hard similar injuries can be until facing one himself. He credited relentless daily physiotherapy, specialist soft tissue treatment and sheer determination for his rapid progress, saying getting back outdoors on a bike was an emotional milestone.
The Olympic icon also paid heartfelt tribute to the people who carried him through the darkest days — from his surgeon and physiotherapists to his wife, who he said helped him navigate the challenge “with love and humour.” He also thanked close friends who dropped everything to help around the house, offer lifts and simply keep him company during months of being housebound.
Hoy ended his update with gratitude for medical staff and supporters who helped him regain mobility, proving once again why he remains one of Britain’s most admired sporting figures.
