Chris Hoy has apologised for an article in which he wrote that he "feels sorry for Mamils" and that riders wearing professional team kit "look as ridiculous as an overweight football fan wearing the shirt of his favourite club for a pub five-a-side game".
In the article, published in men's fashion magazine GQ, the six-time Olympic gold medallist gave his tips on how to look good on a bike.
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Chris Hoy Q&A: 'I keep my Olympic medals in a sock'
Team GB legend tells Cycling Weekly about his life in the sport
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Chris Hoy and Ed Clancy top the bill at National Cycling Show this weekendThe two-day event will be held in Birmingham on 17-18 June
