Chris Hoy was told he was at risk of losing his leg after his knee and tibia ‘exploded’ in a huge crash.The six-time Olympic gold medallist was involved in an incident when riding his mountain bike in Wales at the end of last year.Hoy has revealed how his cycling incident led to his horror leg breakGettyHe labelled it the ‘worst crash he’s ever had’ at the time – and now he’s explained what happened to him in more detail.“I didn’t know what was coming and just launched off this jump and overshot it,” Hoy said on the Sporting Misadventures podcast.“And as I was mid-air, that split second of ‘Oh my god, this isn’t going to end well’, I tried to bail out, unclip my pedals mid-air, and then take the impact with my right leg to protect my body because of all the other complications with my cancer treatment.“I was concerned about my back and my hip, so I just landed on my leg and the knee and tibia just exploded. “I’ve broken bones before, but all fairly minor things, but this was big and this was far bigger than any injury I’ve ever had, not just in cycling.”Hoy went on to reveal that he feared potential amputation due to how serious his injuries were in the horrifying crash.He explained: “There is a risk of amputation for anybody in that situation, the doctors tell you that. “Compartment syndrome is the risk and I was given the warning.“It is quite a sobering thought when you are lying there in this strange hospital ward and you are about to go for your operation. “To be fair, the doctors are very aware of compartment syndrome and that’s one of the things that they’re hyper-vigilant about.”Team GB icon Hoy was genuinely concerned about amputation after his crashAFPReturning to cyclingAfter going through a gruelling recovery following his incident, Hoy returned to his bike earlier this month. He posted pictures on social media after his first ride back in the saddle, which he shared with some friends.“What a day! First ride back with the lads since I broke my leg mountain biking in November,” his caption read.“So great to be back with friends, having fun on the bikes and enjoying the incredible scenery and roads in the Trough of Bowland.“1,400+metres of climbing was plenty, but the sunshine and views helped distract us from the effort. “Fitness is coming back slowly but surely, should be ready for the Gleneagles Hotel weekend in a fortnight!”Hoy has been staying active and positive following his cancer diagnosisGettyStaying positiveHoy, who competed at four Olympic Games and won six gold medals, revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2024.And he later went on to tell some further devastating news that it was terminal and he had been given two to four years to live.Thankfully, even after suffering a broken leg on top of his illness, the 50-year-old is still managing to get out on his bike.He continues to be active and recently spoke about how he’s been dealing with his cancer diagnosis since finding out. “You have to look for the positives, you have to look for the opportunities in any situation,” Hoy told the BBC in March. “Tomorrow’s not a given for anybody,” said Sir Chris. “It’s trying not to sweat the small stuff. Trying to appreciate that when little things happen that perhaps previously would have got me annoyed, frustrated – I’m better at letting them go now.”