Originally Posted by Hermes

I read Sir Chris Hoy’s book. I am not sure that he ever had a pro license since he raced for British Cycling. Although the queen did knight him. He is famous for World Cup, Olympics, Pan Am Games, world records and etc. He would only need a UCI amateur license. He may have raced in a 6 day event at which time he would need a pro license but 6 day events are a bit like the WWE where showmanship and personality are as important as speed.

Originally Posted by big john

He had that.