Quotes from Chris Hoy

As a sprinter, body weight was never an issue for me, not like the long distance riders who have to be so careful.

You do sometimes wish there were a few more hours in the day to squeeze a bit more in.

Every organization has a responsibility to stamp out bullying and discrimination. From what I read and understand through various conversations, British Cycling recognize they've fallen short in a number of areas.

I'm a bit of a neat freak.

Of all the sportsmen I've ever met, cyclists are the nicest.

Usually in the evenings, I go for a one-hour road session for a gentle recovery road ride. It's a really steady stint with the main focus being to loosen the body down.

I've said numerous times how proud I am to be Scottish and how proud I have been to compete for Britain, too, and I don't think these two things necessarily have to be mutually exclusive.

Mum was a nurse and worked night shifts, but cooked all our evening meals and breakfasts.

It might seem ludicrously simple, but the obvious answer to what to wear on your bike is whatever that helps you enjoy cycling.

I've become Olympic champion six times and I've never taken a performance-enhancing drug in my life, but I was lucky in that I never even had the choice. I never had pressure and I never had a person come to me saying, 'You should do this.'

After the Olympics I was going to a lot of functions and found that if I was eating badly my energy levels dropped.

For me, the most important consideration is to choose attire that is functional, but looks stylish too. That means going for colors that are understated and use smart fabrics.

Getting fit and eating well doesn't always seem easy. But at the end of day when you start to see a difference, you will feel a sense of achievement and accomplishment.

The road which can be quite an allure when you are young.

My predictable stable routine completely changed once I retired. I went from a regimented and vigorous daily training program to a routine where every day was different.

I discovered in Melbourne how wonderful it is to be part of a successful team, when good morale spreads throughout the squad, among athletes and coaches and infects you like a virus - but one that you want to catch.

Decent cycling clothing today is designed with reflective strips or subtle detailing that is visible under streetlights or in car headlights. You'll find that you can be seen just as well as you would in a builder's fluorescent vest.

I might only have half an hour when I get home after a long day, and the last thing I want to do is exercise. But you feel if you don't do that, tomorrow you're going to miss it again.