Sir Chris Hoy Returns to Glasgow for 2026 Charity Cycle Ride, Aiming to Raise More Than Ever for Cancer Research
Sir Chris Hoy is thrilled to announce his return to Glasgow for the 2026 Tour de 4 charity cycle ride, a major fundraising event aimed at raising even more funds for life-saving cancer research. Following the resounding success of the inaugural event, which raised over £3.1 million in 2025, Sir Chris is teaming up with GoFundMe again to support five leading UK cancer charities: Breast Cancer Now, Cure Leukaemia, Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie’s, and Prostate Cancer UK. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 6, with registration opening in March.
The Tour de 4 charity cycle ride follows a similar format to last year, with participants choosing from a variety of routes that cater to different fitness levels, all starting from the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. The event is set to be another incredible opportunity for the local community and supporters across the UK to come together and make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Sir Chris, who was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 prostate cancer in 2023, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he received during the 2025 event. “To see my vision come to life last year was incredible,” Sir Chris said. “We set out to raise £1 million for cancer research, and we ended up more than tripling that goal, raising over £3 million. I’m so thankful to every single person who contributed. Your generosity blew us away.”
The success of the first Tour de 4 event was made possible through the incredible support of celebrities and athletes such as Sir Ben Ainslie, Rebecca Adlington, Duncan Scott, Sir Andy Murray, Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Mark Cavendish, and broadcasters Louise Minchin and Dan Walker. The event also garnered attention from the public, significantly increasing awareness around stage 4 cancer and the importance of early detection and research.
This year, Sir Chris is once again excited to be back in Glasgow, aiming to continue raising awareness and funds for vital cancer research. “I’m very excited to return to Glasgow for Tour de 4 2026 and to share more details about the event soon. The support we’ve already received is amazing, and I can’t wait for registration to open next month,” he shared.
GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan praised the efforts of Sir Chris and his team, calling their achievement “extraordinary.” He said, “With more than £3 million raised, thousands of participants, and a huge increase in awareness around stage 4 cancer, what Sir Chris and the team have done is truly remarkable. As we prepare for the return of the event, we’re focused on making this year’s Tour de 4 even bigger and better.”
With the upcoming event, Sir Chris Hoy and his team continue to inspire countless people to join the fight against cancer, supporting groundbreaking research that could save the lives of many. As registration opens in March, the countdown to Tour de 4 2026 begins, and supporters are eager to once again show their commitment to this worthy cause.
