The Tour de 4 saw thousands of cyclists take part to raise awareness and funds for those living with stage four cancer
Sir Chris Hoy’s wife, Sarra, was reduced to tears speaking about her husband and their charity event on BBC Breakfast(Image: BBC)
Sir Chris Hoy’s wife Sarra was reduced to tears live on BBC Breakfast after completing a charity cycle ride set up by the Olympian in the wake of his incurable cancer diagnosis.
The Tour de 4 saw thousands of cyclists take part to raise awareness and funds for those living with stage four cancer, a cause close to the couple after Hoy revealed last year he had been given a prognosis of between two and four years to live.
Still in her cycling gear after crossing the line, Sarra fought back tears as she tried to explain what the event meant to her.
“It’s just been a date in the calendar for so long,” she said.
“To finally get here, doing it and thinking about Chris… everyone is riding for somebody. It’s just brilliant.
“I’m really proud to be part of it, just a tiny cog in this massive machine.”
Hoy himself described the day as “uplifting”, adding: “The support has been astonishing.
“We’re raising money for causes that really matter, and it’s been wonderful to see so many people come together.”
The six-time Olympic champion, now 48, is undergoing “constant treatment” for prostate cancer but says his condition is “stable” and no longer the first thing on his mind each morning.
Chris himself added: “Wonderful, such an uplifting day and I think everybody is enjoying themselves.
“We’re showing what we can do and we’re raising money for very important causes and charities, and yeah…
“Thank you to everybody who’s come down and made this a success, because the support has been genuinely astonishing.”
They raised more than £2m during the event.
Chris and Sarra, who married in 2010, have two children, Callum, 10, and Chloe, seven.
Sarra also lives with multiple sclerosis but has kept her diagnosis private from their children.
Despite the challenges facing the family, Hoy says they are determined to focus on everyday life.
“It feels like our family routine is as it was before, which I think is remarkable,” he explained.
“That will change, of course, but for now we’re just getting on with things — and that feels like a really good place to be.”