Earlier today, Great Britain’s most successful ever Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy, announced his retirement from professional cycling.
37-year-old Hoy retires as an 11-time world champion, a six-time Olympic champion, and the most successful Olympic cyclist of all time. Undoubtedly one of the greatest sportsmen of our era, he’s chosen to bow out at the top of his game.
But what happens when you've hung up your high-tech, precision-engineered, aerodynamic, teardrop racing helmet for the very last time? Whilst we’re sure he’ll never struggle for work (he already has his own bicycle range), it never hurts to have a contingency plan. Here’s our list of the top five jobs Sir Chris Hoy could do next:
Train Driver
After 13 years of cycling at the highest level, there’s a good chance Sir Chris is in no great rush to get back in the saddle. Fortunately, there are plenty of other professions to which he could put his skills to good use.
Train Drivers need to be self-disciplined, used to early morning starts, comfortable working alone, and able to maintain a high level of concentration at all times. What’s more, there’s a track to follow and who’s to know if you wear a bit of Lycra under your uniform?
Also, did we mention he actually has a train named after him? All aboard…
Referee
Back in 2011, Tottenham Hotspur supporters got slightly confused. After a contentious decision in an away game at Stoke City, fans decided to vent their frustrations about match referee, Chris Foy, on Twitter. Unfortunately, the group of fans in question weren’t so good with names.
Cue a torrent of abuse mistakenly aimed at the cycling legend. However, when Sir Chris himself began joking about the error, many people pointed out that he could probably do a much better job than his near-namesake. Becoming a professional referee would not only allow him to exercise his love for a new sport, but it would also make a real difference to the community. Well, at least in Tottenham.
All he needs is a whistle #HoyNotFoy
Brand Ambassador for McCoys
Sir Chris Hoy has many nicknames: ‘Medals Ahoy’, ‘Hoy Joy’, ‘The Hoy Wonder’ etc. (no, really). However, perhaps none of them encapsulates the true spirit of the flying Scotsman than ‘The Real McHoy’.
In fact, his parents even used to unfurl a banner revealing the phrase each time he won a race (which was pretty much all of them).
So, why not make the most by putting a face to the name and help sell some crisps along the way. Let’s face it, he’s more than qualified for the position (how many gold medals has Lineker won?).
The pun-related promotional flavour names pretty much write themselves (we’re looking into trademarking Duck & Hoy-sin Sauce as we speak).
Spin Class Instructor
We’ve all been there. You’ve just got to the gym after a long day at work. You’re tired, you don’t like your instructor, and you’d rather be somewhere else.
But what if your instructor was an Olympic demi-god, with thighs the size of tree trunks and more gold hanging around his neck than Mr T?
Apart from being motivational and a genuine inspiration, he’d also push you to get results. Feel like you need to take a break? That’s not how you win gold medals. See the pain barrier? Beat it. Second is a fancy name for loser. Sir Chris Hoy shows no mercy.
Four words: Most. Intense. Workout. Ever.
Postman
Honourable mentions: Sir Paperboy, Bicycle Courier, Professional Shorts Model, Knight Rider.
Image Credits
Gold medal number 5... - http://www.flickr.com/photos/anonlinegreenworld/7804639410/
#FoyNotHoy - https://twitter.com/chrishoy
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