NEIL FACHIE is confident he can get back into medal-winning shape despite working full-time as the former world and Paralympic champion cyclist bids to cement his status as Scotland’s most prolific Commonwealth Games winner.

The 19-time world champion, who claimed a gold medal at the 2012 Paralympics, has collected five Commonwealth golds – the same number as bowler Alex Marshall.

The 41-year-old has been tempted out of retirement by a Glasgow Games this summer and is joined by fellow cyclist Fin Graham in being named in the squad.

Fachie said: “In some ways it’s a bit of a surprise, given that I thought my cycling career might be over, but the lure of another Commonwealth Games in Scotland was pretty strong.

“I’m both excited and a little nervous about getting back into race-shape and being on that start line, but excitement definitely wins.

“Some of my favourite moments of my cycling career have been with the Scottish team and the Commonwealth Games by nature is a fun competition anyway. The Scottish team spirit is always really strong and I love being part of the team, first and foremost.

“Having been a full-time athlete for 15 years, since Paris 2024 I haven’t really trained at all and I’m just getting back into it, trying to get back towards where I was.

“On the side I’m also going to be working full-time as well, so I don’t have that luxury of six days a week to train like I normally would.

“I have to be smart about how I do it, but I’m confident that I can get back into medal-winning shape and we’ll just see where the journey takes us.”

Graham won Paralympic gold in a road race in Paris and a silver on the track. Last year he became the first para-athlete to win a fourth consecutive C3 road race world title and is also a 15-time medallist at the Track World Championships.

The 26-year-old said of his selection: “It feels amazing. To have the opportunity to ride for Scotland in Scotland is something I never thought would happen, so to get that opportunity is a pinch-me moment and I’m really looking forward to it.

“It’s been the top priority for training and motivation, so to have it confirmed is fantastic. It’s something that every athlete dreams of, competing in their home country, so it’s a dream come true.”