• The athlete has been etched into the Glasgow landscape in a mural that reflects his gold medal celebration at Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
• Tour de 4 is Official Provider for Glasgow 2026 and Supporter for Team Scotland
Sir Chris Hoy, one of the most successful British athletes of all time, today (5 June) unveiled the first in a series of Glasgow 2026 murals as Tour de 4, a unique cycling event created by the sporting champion, becomes an Official Provider of the Games and an Official Supporter of Team Scotland.
As excitement for the biggest sporting event in the UK this year continues to grow and following the final ticket release this week, a mural of Sir Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic gold medallist and two-time Commonwealth champion has been revealed on a railway arch along Glasgow’s Clydeside Expressway.
The mural, created by Dair McCormick and David Breen at Residents Studio, depicts Sir Chris’ Commonwealth Games gold celebration at Melbourne 2006 and can be found near the Scottish Event Campus which will be one of the four iconic venues that will stage the Games from 23 July to 2 August.
Sir Chris Hoy was among the first to see the mural, which is one of seven that will take over the archways with a new design being revealed each week. The cyclist commented: “It’s an honour to have that moment immortalised as a mural here in Glasgow. Looking at it now, I can remember exactly how I was feeling at that moment – exhausted, but extremely proud to have won gold for Scotland.”
The announcement comes as Tour de 4, held for the first time in Glasgow last year and returning to the city this September, partners with Glasgow 2026. Sir Chris Hoy said, “A home Games is always a very special occasion, and Glasgow holds great memories for me. We have a wonderful summer of sport to look forward to in this city and I am thrilled to play a part in celebrating it. With the Commonwealth Games kicking off in Glasgow in July and Tour de 4’s return to the same city shortly after on the 6 September, a partnership between Tour de 4 and Glasgow 2026 and Team Scotland seems like a natural fit.”
Following Sir Chris Hoy’s diagnosis with Stage 4 cancer, Tour De 4 was established to demonstrate that a Stage 4 diagnosis, while devastating, doesn’t define the limits of what’s possible. The unique, inclusive event raised over £3m for more than 300 UK cancer charities in its inaugural year.
Commenting on the Tour de 4 partnership, Hoy said: “We were blown away by the local support we received at our inaugural Tour de 4 last year and I have no doubt we are going to see the same again. We’re looking forward to returning to Glasgow following the Games and hopefully raising even more money for UK cancer charities whilst having a lot of fun. See you there!”
Louisa Mahon, Chief Marketing Officer at Glasgow 2026, said: “Sir Chris Hoy is a true Scottish sporting legend and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him to the Glasgow 2026 family. Chris embodies everything the Commonwealth Games stands for – excellence, determination and the power of sport to inspire.
“Having Sir Chris’ support brings a special energy to what is already shaping up to be a spectacular summer of sport for Glasgow, Scotland and beyond. And with Tour de 4 joining us as an Official Provider, we are proud to stand alongside a movement that is showing the world what is possible.
Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “Sir Chris Hoy has been such a huge part of Team Scotland since he first competed back in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur. He has been a fantastic teammate, mentor and ambassador over the years so we are delighted that once again he’s lending his support to our team preparing for Glasgow.
“We are grateful to all that Sir Chris does to inspire up-and-coming athletes, not just in cycling but across all sports and we are delighted to have Tour de 4 as a partner this summer.”
The remaining tickets for Glasgow 2026 are available now at glasgow2026.com/tickets
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