Sir Chris gained six Olympic golds between 2004 and 2012 – the second highest complete by any British Olympian behind Sir Jason Kenny’s tally of seven.
He retired from biking in 2013 and lately has been a daily pundit and commentator as a part of BBC Sport’s biking protection.
Sir Chris advised the newspaper he has recognized for a 12 months that his most cancers is terminal.
Tumours had been found to his shoulder, pelvis, hip, backbone and rib.
Sir Chris advised the newspaper: “As unnatural because it feels, that is nature.
“You recognize, we had been all born and all of us die, and that is simply a part of the method.
“You remind your self, aren’t I fortunate that there’s drugs I can take that can fend this off for so long as potential.”
Sir Chris added: “Hand on coronary heart, I’m fairly constructive more often than not and I’ve real happiness. That is greater than the Olympics. It’s greater than something. That is about appreciating life and discovering pleasure.”
After the Sunday Occasions article was revealed, he posted a message on Instagram saying: “You might even see within the information this weekend some articles about my well being, so I simply wished to reassure you all that I am feeling match, sturdy and constructive, and overwhelmed by all of the love and assist proven to my household and me. Onwards!”
