SIR CHRIS HOY has given a health update in his battle with terminal cancer, which has caused him to “reset”.
The revealed in October that his .
Hoy, 49, was given just two years to live by doctors, but has approached his .
He has insisted that he is keen to enjoy his remaining time but has been forced to realise his body is not what it once was.
Hoy revealed that during a bike ride, he made the realisation that he could not do what he was used to and has had to “reset”.
The ride was in May last year in Greece, which was just two months post-chemotherapy.
He told The Times: “You want to be able to enjoy it, and not just suffer and struggle.
“But it’s very hilly there and we rode for half an hour uphill from the start and it was obvious to myself that my physical level wasn’t where it was before.
“I wasn’t able to ride and talk going up the hill, and I found it difficult.
“That was the point where I really understood: I’ve got to reset here and not compare myself to where I used to be.”
Hoy admitted that he could have just “throttled back” and been comfortable but still has his competitive spirit.
He has still been riding and even took on and Russell Downing, along with former pros, at a Zwift event in Majorca earlier this month.
However, he did admit to having his “arse kicked” in the event.
Since his diagnosis, Hoy has made multiple appearances to raise awareness.
He gave a rousing speech at the .
He also presented darts sensation .
