Phil Buchan, 50, was struck by a car in London which had mounted the pavement four years ago while he was on his way to a Leeds United match.

The impact instantly sliced off the lower part of his right leg, forcing him to spend several months in a wheelchair before he later learnt to walk again using a prosthetic leg.

Not to be defeated, Phil took up cycling on a “serious basis” 12 months ago as part of his recovery.