Sir Chris Hoy

One of our country's greatest ever Olympians, Sir Chris Hoy is the best cyclist that Great Britain has ever produced. An exceptional Olympian and inspirational role model to all, his exploits across multiple Olympic Games have seen his stature as an Olympic Speaker and after dinner speaker become highly sought. Chris Hoy is synonymous with excellence, peak performance and success. His position as one of the greatest Olympians in British history was confirmed at the London 2012 Games where he secured two Olympic Gold medals in the Team Sprint and the Men’s Keirin Competition. These successes coupled with his triumphs in Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 have propelled him to sporting superstardom.

London 2012’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony, Chris Hoy is now an accomplished and eloquent Olympic speaker with the ability to deliver exceptional presentations at events. Retaining his passion for cycling, Chris continues to be a regular on his bike and is now available to hire for an exclusive velodrome session. Whether you’re a group of keen cyclists on the bike every weekend or someone who hasn’t ridden since their childhood, Chris and an accredited coach will cater for all levels of ability, providing guidance throughout. Riding shoulder to shoulder with Chris you’ll be able to gain insights on cycling, business and life outside of sport. 

Now channelling his sporting skill into a career in motorsports, Chris has begun competing in various events including the Radical Sportscars SR1 Cup and the British GT Championship. He has gone on to take his first victory at the 2015 European Le Mans Series and has competed at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours. Following his retirement, Chris continues to channel his passion for cycling in his business ventures and has successfully launched a range of kids bikes, HOY bikes. He has also published a series of children’s books, Flying Fergus, with 10 instalments and most recently Be Amazing, an inspiring book written to motivate children to be their own champion.

A polished public speaker and media presenter, Chris is a mainstay amongst sporting commentary and punditry in the UK and has been an integral part of the BBC’s team covering the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the 2018 European Championships and the Tour de France. More recently, Chris commentated for the Paris 2024 Olympics alongside sport and entertainment presenters Nick Bright, Nicole Holliday and Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton, headlining a special ‘An Evening With…’ at Team GB House, featuring a Q&A session, music and live sports events. An extraordinary Olympian who has achieved the peak in his sport, Chris continues to offer his methods for success to the business world. It is without a doubt that Chris Hoy’s attendance at your event, conference or occasion will add an edge that can’t be replicated. An exceptionally gifted motivational sports speaker, Sir Chris Hoy is the ideal addition to all occasions and events.

In January 2024 we sat down with Sir Chris Hoy and discussed the story of how he met Professor Steve Peters and the advice he gave in the build up to the kilo time trial at the Athens Olympics 2004. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Sir Chris Hoy.