Sir Chris Hoy has completed a 255km (158-mile) cycle ride across Cambodia to raise cash for impoverished kids.
The six-time Olympic gold medallist has been told he has between two and four years to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. But he is feeling well and took on the challenge for ISF Cambodia.
He led the five-day ride between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, which helped raise more than £500,000. ISF gives educational and sporting opportunities to underprivileged children in the country and Chris has supported the charity since 2020.
He was joined by fellow Olympic cyclist Jason Queally and Paralympic rower David Smith on the trip. Chris, 48, said: “What a week. Over half a million pounds raised from our bike tour across Cambodia and last week’s dinner in Hong Kong. All funds go directly to help children living in extreme poverty to get access to education and sport.
“Over 700 kids have benefited over the years and this fundraiser will help to continue the amazing work of the charity. Riding alongside my good mates Jason and David plus all the donors and ISF supporters was so much fun. Huge thanks to the whole team whose hard work made it all possible.”
At the weekend it was announced Chris will attend the Princess of Wales’s Christmas carol concert. He will light a candle with Lindsey Burrow, the widow of rugby star Rob Burrow, who died in June from motor neurone disease.
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