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Sir Chris Hoyhas disclosed that he has returned to cycling and has posted about the intense 12-week rehabilitation process needed to reach this point after his severe bicycle accident.

Today, who announced in October 2024 that he is facing a terminal conditioncancer, had described the cycling accident in early November as the ‘most severe collision I’ve experienced’.

And taking to InstagramOn Monday, he posted a video explaining the incident and detailing the recovery journey afterward.

In a video that lasts one minute and 31 seconds, it starts with Hoy showing a first-person perspective of himself cycling his mountain bike alongside some friends.

Nevertheless, he was soon admitted to a major trauma unit at a hospital following several breaks in his lower right leg and knee — as shown in the X-ray.

The aftermath of those injuries led to him having significant surgery, during which metal rods and screws were inserted into his lower leg.

Following five days spent in the hospital, Foy was eventually discharged with his leg supported by a brace and a walking frame to assist him.

In the video, the 49-year-old demonstrates the appearance of his ‘chunky scars’ through his injured and swollen leg, along with visible stitches.

With the support of his family and physiotherapist Katie Flatters, he began to gain more mobility as he practiced using crutches to navigate his home.

Two weeks after the operation, the six-time Olympic champion was already back on a bicycle, focusing on exercising his left leg while keeping his right leg still on top of some weight plates.

As the rehabilitation process progressed, the Scottish athlete was observed performing single-leg squats on his left leg, and later receiving standard soft tissue treatment from two-time Olympic swimmer Vicki Hayles.

He is subsequently observed performing gentle exercises and receiving therapy to activate the muscles in his right leg, enabling him to eventually visit the gym to gradually intensify the strain on his injured limb.

Five weeks into his rehabilitation, he was cycling with both legs on a stationary bike, and a week later he started walking on a treadmill while gradually putting weight on the affected leg.

By the time the holiday season began, he was primarily relying on a single crutch and had gone to watch the semi-finals of the World Darts Championship with his wife Sarra.

By the 11-week point, he was walking without crutches and resumed cycling a week later, along with driving on snowy conditions as his recovery came to an end.

Describing the journey and expressing gratitude to all who contributed to his recovery, Hoy accompanied the video with the message: ‘It’s been a while! 12 weeks ago today I underwent emergency surgery after a severe crash on the mountain bike. It’s been a tough time since then.’

I wasn’t aware of how challenging it must have been for others with similar injuries. However, through consistent effort and @katieflatters’ professional physiotherapy helping me through the rehabilitation process, as well as @hayles.vicki’s top-notch soft tissue treatment, I managed to get back on the bike for the first time yesterday, enjoying the fresh air.

Recovery is ongoing, but this experience has imparted several lessons, particularly the realization that you cannot predict what may occur in life, and the only thing you can manage is what’s within your control. I owe a great deal to Katie and Vicki for their support, motivation, and dedication towards me.

Boys and their pastimes, huh? And when things went awry, I had an impressive group of women by my side to help me recover. Surgeon, physiotherapist, massage therapist, and above all, my wife, who, as usual, has supported me through tough times with love and humor.

And then the boys. My friends, especially @robhayles1 @jasonkenny107 @jasonqueally, who put everything aside to come over, assisting Sarra in the house, moving items, helping with lifts and transportation, and just being there for me over the past three months while I was confined to the house. Thanks for all the visits and the laughter that kept my morale high.

A huge thank you to @vernneville and @esp.wellness for assisting me in connecting with @pulsefitness_official to borrow certain gym equipment that is aiding my recovery.

Finally, but certainly not the least; I would like to thank all the medical professionals whose care and expertise have helped me regain my strength. I am deeply thankful to each and every one of you.

Talking openly about the accident toSky SportsLast month, before participating in the World Darts Championship, Hoy mentioned: ‘I’ve injured my leg while mountain biking. That’s been the worst incident lately. You simply can’t recover as quickly as you did when you were younger.’

It was a significant injury, but I’m feeling improved now. I’m still using crutches and moving around with difficulty, but by the time I arrive for the darts final on January 3, I hope to be somewhat more agile.

More severe incidents occur. I have been cycling for 43 years, and this is the worst accident I have ever experienced. I am quite fortunate that this is the worst one I have encountered during all those years of riding.

You might stumble while climbing the steps to your front door and injure yourself. The main thing is, I’m not someone who takes big risks, but I still want to live fully and make the most of life.

None of us will be here forever, so it’s important to make the most of the time you have and engage in activities you love.

I’ve recently experienced an unfortunate accident, and such is the nature of life. I’m feeling better now; I didn’t cope well right after it happened, but I’m looking forward to Christmas.

He also provided an encouraging update regarding his fight with cancer, stating that his health is now ‘stable’ due to effective treatment.

“Once you’ve moved beyond the diagnosis, which was over two years ago for me, the initial phase is quite bleak, and then you begin the treatment,” he added.

Then, if you’re as fortunate as I am, you react to the therapy and experience a phase of relative stability.

It’s not entirely stable, and there are instances when it returns, requiring a change in therapy. However, the good news for me in my case is that there are several treatment options available, just like for any man diagnosed with prostate cancer.

It’s trusting in science and being aware that today, there are many individuals across the globe developing new medicines and therapies, with the hope that eventually, it won’t be a fatal condition, but I’m managing well.

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