Olympic champion track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy said it was his dream that the UK would emulate other European countries, where cycling as active transport is normalised SIR Chris Hoy has said the rise in bike ownership during the pandemic would benefit all road users and called on drivers and cyclists to be less tribal . The Edinburgh-born Olympic champion track cyclist said the UK had taken great strides in making its cities more accessible for bikes but said there was some way to go before cycling was normalised in the same way as in other European countries. In places like Holland, he said cycling was just a way to get around with provision so well established and safe that many don t wear helmets, while here it is still associated with lycra and expensive kit.