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Sir Chris Hoy’s management launches legal action against bike maintenance brand over “distressing” video linking cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Representatives of the six-time Olympic champion requested for the posts, questioning whether Hoy’s cancer was linked to “PTFE bike lubricant exposure”, to be removed by 15:00 on 16 January, but received no response. The posts have since been removed.

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 16:58

Bike maintenance brand criticised for “really poor taste” video linking Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Green Oil faces backlash over "disgraceful" social media posts asking: "Did Sir Chris Hoy get cancer from PTFE bike lubricant exposure?"

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 10:52

“The idea is to create a positive out of a negative”: Cancer My Arse’s Kev Griffiths on living with stage four cancer, Sir Chris Hoy, and why he’s encouraging everyone to ride out of the saddle for charity

Cyclist and charity campaigner Kev chats to the road.cc Podcast about his unique out-of-the-saddle fundraising challenge and his aim to change the public perception of terminal cancer through cycling

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 19:05

Sir Chris Hoy’s “brave” terminal cancer revelation prompts near sevenfold increase in prostate cancer advice searches, says NHS

The six-time Olympic champion says the “massive increase” in men seeking advice has “been a huge comfort to us, to know that hopefully many lives could be saved by early testing”

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 13:13

Sir Chris Hoy reveals cancer diagnosis is terminal and he has two to four years to live: “I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown”

The six-time Olympic champion says he discovered last September that his cancer was terminal and Stage four, with primary cancer in his prostate that had metastasised to his bones with tumours in his spine, rib, shoulder, pelvis and hip

Sun, Oct 20, 2024 11:44

Sir Chris Hoy “optimistic, positive, and surrounded by love” after revealing cancer diagnosis

The six-time Olympic champion says he had hoped to keep his ongoing treatment, including chemotherapy, private but “regrettably our hand has been forced”

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 21:44

Lotus launches £20,000 performance road e-bike inspired by Olympic gold medal-winning track bikes

Featuring "striking aero design", V-shaped handlebars, wing-shaped forks and vaulted chain stays, Lotus says the 9.8kg Type 136 "harnesses design and engineering excellence from more than 30 years of road and track cycling success"

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 16:10

Sir Chris Hoy, 2022 world track championships (screenshot – BBC Three)

Chris Hoy: British Cycling deal can ‘put cycling on Shell’s agenda’

“If you want to make change, it’s better to be on the inside,” the six-time Olympic champion said

Sat, Oct 15, 2022 18:33

Sir Chris Hoy says safety screens could have prevented Matt Walls’ Commonwealth Games crash

Dame Laura Kenny also calls for safer velodromes after tack rider hospitalised after Walls was sent flying into the crowd

Mon, Aug 01, 2022 16:09

“Desperately trying to get my helmet across London in time”: Sir Chris Hoy less than impressed with Jubilee Pageant kit… and can you blame him?

Is it a polo helmet or a bowling ball? Sir Chris Hoy predicts he could be "getting a bit of stick" wearing this

Sun, Jun 05, 2022 10:35