Future is bright despite 'challenged' reputation, says Hoy


  • Cycling
  • Tuesday, 14 Feb 2017

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Chris Hoy kisses his gold medal during the victory ceremony for the track cycling men's keirin event at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games, UK, August 7, 2012. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton/File Photo

MONACO (Reuters) - Doping concerns have "challenged", if not "tarnished", cycling, British great Chris Hoy said on Tuesday, but he is confident a new generation, possibly including his own son, will not be discouraged from taking to the saddle.

"You just have to look at the number of people out there on there on bikes who have an interest in cycling," the 40-year old told Reuters on Tuesday, saying it was time for cycling to undergo a "shake-up".

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