Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he won't be returning to the UK immediately in the wake of his terminal cancer diagnosis, with the Olympics legend currently in Denmark.
The 48-year-old announced back in February that he'd been diagnosed with cancer, with his hand forced after a journalist got wind of his situation.
Last night, Hoy then revealed that his diagnosis was terminal and that he has between two and four years to live.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, the Olympics icon - who won six gold medals during his career - has opened up on his plans to briefly stay away from the UK.
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he won't be returning to the UK immediately in the wake of his terminal cancer diagnosis, with the Olympics legend currently in Denmark
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Hoy, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest Olympians in Team GB history, is set to jet off for a holiday with his family after he's finished working for the BBC at the 2024 Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark.
Both the cycling star and his wife, Sarra, are worried that their two children will face uncomfortable situations at school.
Their worst fear is a child saying: “I saw your daddy on the news last night and he’s going to die.”
By going away, the Hoys are hopeful that the dust will have settled to avoid nine-year-old Callum and six-year-old Chloe being put under pressure by their peers.
“Hopefully the dust will have settled," Hoy said.
"You know what? It may happen. If it does, we will deal with it."
Hoy showed remarkable bravery and dedication during his cycling career. Despite being diagnosed with cancer, his stance on life hasn't changed.
He hopes his story will give people a new perspective of advanced cancer. “Changing the perception of stage 4 — that could be a really powerful thing," he said.
Tributes to Hoy have flooded in since he revealed news of his condition.
Ally McCoist, a fellow Scot, said: "You, my friend are a superstar in every sense of the word. Love and strength from us all x."
Mark Cavendish said: "Hero of a human being."
Dame Kelly Holmes wrote a message to Hoy saying: "Sending love to you Chris." Her message was accompanied with a red love heart.
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Sir Chris Hoy has revealed his cancer is terminal and that he has between two and four years to live
PAEngland rugby icon Matt Dawson said: "Your legacy is second to none Chris."
Paralympic legend Sarah Story said: "Sending much love and strength."
And British Winter Olympic champion Amy Williams said: "A pure superhuman who everyone loves."
Hoy's first Olympic medal came back in 2000 when he secured silver in the Team sprint in Sydney.
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he will be delaying his return to the UK so he can go on a family holiday in order to let the dust settle following his terminal cancer diagnosis
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In 2004, he won his first gold in the 1km Track Time trial.
Hoy won three golds at Beijing in 2008 before winning two more at London 2012 four years later.
