My Cycling Story In 3 Minutes! Bikes changed my LIFE!!!
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After my first heart attack at age 56, I quit smoking and started biking. At the age of 61, I had a second heart attack, but after a year of recovery, I was back on the bike! Even now at age 67, still cycling!
Katie you are an inspiration. This video made me cry. I’m an overweight 55 yr old woman and I just started cycling to help improve my fitness. I find any climbs very difficult but you have inspired me to keep trying. Thank you.
THIS!!! Honestly when I started I was so much heavier and it felt so much harder. Stick with it, even when you feel frustrated because what's the alternative? That's what I always told myself when I felt discouraged. Go and enjoy my friend x
i weigh about220 pounds 100 kg, and have a triple chainring on my "normal" bike. just got a "race bike" ...nooo i don't race, and no way i can make it up the same climbs... just do what your gears allow. diet is 90 percent of the weight loss journey if that is your goal... personally i have yoyo'd but always optimistic... losing weight again. all the best from Canada
Any climb difficult ?
Perhaps your bicycle is undergeared ?
If I may, I’d recommend that you get yourself acquainted with « Gear Inches » (there’s a Wiki) or Meters of development, if you’re in a metric country.
This way you can seek advices from a bike shop mechanic in a language that the two of you understand with figures.
With a properly geared bike, you’ll spin your way up climbs, should it be at a walking pace, it doesn’t matter, with far less effort.
Keep going and just enjoy it. It wont happen overnight but it WILL happen.
Dont eat shit food
I know of a few you have inspired, and I am sure 1000’s of people round the world are inspired by you and your infectious love for cycling.
My cycling story is very similar. I had a big accident and damaged my back and neck. I didn't work for 3 years and after two operations I had to lose weight and get fit. I was 128kgs (2 meters tall), so pulled the old mountain bike out of the shed and started cycling 6 miles twice a week. Fast forward 13years and I now weigh 96-98kgs and cycle 200 miles a week. I have cycled all over the world and have about 1,300 KOM's and just love cycling. I live in Norfolk (UK).
It's great when people change their lives for the better though cycling and it's not easy but so worth sticking at it and after a couple of years you can do anything!
Well done Katie.
Congratulations Katie! You're a great example of perseverance and determination, you proved what hard work and a love of cycling can do for each and everyone.
Katie, you continue to be an inspiration! You work to include everyone and your videos reflect that. You even share the less than fun times you experience. You keep inspiring and I’ll keep watching!
Katie, I found your channel after I started my cycling journey, I’m so glad I did.
I have developed a love for cycling, to the point I’ve surprised my love ones and myself, as I don’t know where the passion came from, but I know it burns bright
I too have lost weight as a result, it’s also healed a back issue.
many of your videos have given me tips to improve and maintain my love of the sport, and for that I thank you.
Forever ride safe
Very inspirational and I hope your story reaches a broad audience. Cycling has been part of my life since teenage years and it continues to be the bedrock of my physical, mental, and spiritual health. May your journey continue!! Cheers!!
Every time I hear you talk about your journey it lights up the engines. You have come a long way and it's exciting to see where you are going to go next. This year isn't over yet! Lots to conquer!
I myself forget that you weren't born on a bike as you seem so at ease riding and climbing and taking on whatever steepness is in front of you.
I will always encourage you to be yourself, I will always support you to do your best;
I'm proud of all you've done and achieved, I'm proud of you Katie K!
🤗 😄🙂 👋🌝
Thank you! This is exactly why I made this video. I did one a few years back but know there are lots of new people here so always want to show I was pretty dreadful at the start - questionable now even haha. Thanks for the lovely words x
Your face totally changed when you shed the pounds Katie, couldn't see your cheekbones. You obviously changed your diet too which is a big part of weight gain and loss.
I was an age group triathlete and since Covid a raving lazy alcoholic..... But small steps forward....... Your video really helped and only 3mins as currently my span of attention is limited. So thankyou ❤
Another fantastic video KB, so good to see that you are not shy or embarrassed (and absolutely no need to ever be) to show where your journey started from and how you have changed over the time.
Keep the amazing and informative content coming, we love all the variation and total honesty 👍👍👌👌
Katie, As a 220 lb .. 56 year old man, You have gave me encouragement to ride more and to improve my fitness. Actually, you put a tear in my eye. Encouragement !!!! You reach people from across the world with your inspiration. I live in the US .... North West Georgia and love your videos. My short term goal is to ride a Metric Century then next year a full 100 Mile Century. My fitness is slowly getting better and I Thank You ,,,,, for helping me get off the couch and on the bike.
Wow, this is truly inspirational! Best parts about it are the friends and the feeling of awesomeness every time you get on your bike for a ride!
Ahh what a story Katie! just found your channel. Amazing journey and fair play to you. I love your enthusiasm and I 100% know that feeling of getting on a road bike for the first time and you're instantly hooked. The way it felt, the precision, the control and the speed. It's truly one of the best ways to get fit. Im a PT based in Dublin and now I hope to encourage some of my clients to buy a bike and get out into those mountains with me! It just might change their life in the same way it's changed ours. I'll share your channel with them for some inspo! Keep up the great work. Respect from Dublin :)
I’ve always been taken by how matter of fact you are about previous struggles with eating disorders and being overweight. You keep it real and express your feelings so clearly. It resonates with me because my girlfriend developed an eating disorder many years ago and it was devastating to watch her and everyone around her suffer. The feeling of helplessness is overwhelming. I will always live with guilt that I somehow contributed….what could I have done differently!
She recovered as do many others but I worry so much about the pressure we put on people nowadays. The callous comments people make online must be horrific for sensitive people. Words have an impact and I’m sure yours help! You’re a good person KK!
I lost 55kgs in college thanks to running. I’ve now been a runner for almost 15 years but have recently gotten into triathlon sports. I love cycling and seeing what I can do on 2 wheels.
Congrats on your weight loss journey. I think anyone who has been on this journey knows how great a feeling it is hitting, then exceeding, your goals.
Cheers, Katie! Love that you shared this journey. Bravo to you!
I love and understand your passion for cycling, it a great sport. I used to be addicted to it years ago, MTB an Race, an I loved it. Unfortunately a serious neck problem stopped me from doing it but I am still a big cycling fan and your videos aways make me happy and remember me of the good old days. Thanks for sharing.
Kudos to you, both for making the effort and for posting the video. Keep it up and keep on going.
I have been a subscriber for several years and very much enjoy these inspirational moments. You are a true ambassador to the cycling world. well done!!🥰
Great video Katie, even in summary form your story is so inspirational. Although some of us long time followers may be familiar with it-it’s a great reminder of how to keep having fun, to keep going on our respective cycling journeys, and to continue helping those relatively new to the sport we love so much-as we once were, and continue to be! Thank you!
P.s I still think your QOM video is one of the best on TH-cam!😊
I love this story , love that your not bothered about coming last . I am slower then anyone I know yet I can get to the top of hard knot with out putting a foot down . Love that it just keeps getting better x well done Katie
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Katie, cheers from Los Angeles. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story!! You are an inspiration. Keep pedaling and be safe. Your fan, always.
A true inspiration, and now an ambassador for the sport. So much ❤for you and what you do!
Followed your story for years, you are a true inspiration. Watching your videos got me to do the deloitte ride across Britain although I failed on day 6 just short of Edinburgh. Keep just being you!!
You are such an inspiration-after being an avid cyclist for years I had gotten away from it due to arthritis and weight gain- I got inspired again at 57 and bought a hybrid when I took that bike in for a tune up I saw a ni e fatbike, took a test drive and loved it and even attempted and finished a gran fondo on it when every one else was spandex clad and on expensive gravel bikes, decided to do it again so bought the expensive gravel bike for myself lol. Still slow but loving the road at 63
Wow Katie, you’ve come a long way I’m very inspired and very impressed. Very happy for you. You had fitness goals and you ran with it or can we say rode with it !!!! ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
So happy cycling has changed your life Katie. You deserve all the success 👍
Katie, I love your videos and how you've become an outstanding cyclist, far beyond what I will ever be. Keep inspiring!
You are amazing Katie! Keep up the good work and keep on riding!😊
Legend...I started on Zwift on 22 Dec 22, lost 11 kg, so looking forward to getting my back wheel back on and seeing the results on Strava on some of my old routes when I cycled a tiny bit.
Great channel, keep it up.
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Katie, that was such a beautiful story... It's comes at a perfect time because I have female friends who I've suggested cycling to, who want to lose weight and feel better physically... and have at least started by indoor cycling. I can't wait to share this with them. I know they'll absolutely appreciate it. You, Juliet, and Dave Noakes are a huge influence on me as why I still ride. Dave got me into tackling climbs with a fixie! 😅Thank you for your wonderful video.
So awesome Katie. You continue to encourage and inspire me. Thank you.
Hi Katie, this popped up in my feed today - just wanted to say how brave you are talking about recovering from an eating disorder, and your achievements on a bike are incredible - chapeau!
Katie I love your story & enthusiasm, you keep going, enjoying it all & I look forward to hearing more from you.
Nicely summed up in an inspiring 3 minutes…what a great success you have made cycling in your life Katie 🙏🏻✊
Katie - congrats!!!. I started harder biking last year and since Nov 2022 I lost ca 10kg although my weight was in norm when I started riding. Now I feel better and stronger and any ascents are not a problem.
I've been heavy most of my adult life (and in my mid 50's now), broke my foot and did some damage to my hip last year and gained a ton of weight and my physicians assistant asked if I considered riding a bike... Got a Trek Dual Sport in March and lost around 25 lbs so far... Loving it. Think I found you by accident on TH-cam and your an inspiration. Thanks for all you share. Hope to get a road/gravel bike next to take me back to what I rode when I was younger (teens to early 20's).
You are such an inspiration! Since I have started cycling I have quit smoking and lost 85 pounds! I absolutely love riding my bike! i mainly do mountain biking.
Thank you for this video. I am recovering from 20 years of an ED. I’m happy that my Ed team are using my love of the bike to help me learn to nourish myself, still have a long way to go but it’s nice to work with a team working with sport rather than against it!
Lovely video Katie, congrats to the fantastic development you've managed to handle. A true inspiration video for anyone. I am a beginner, bought my first gravel bike less than one year ago. 1300k done and getting more and more satisfied. Used to run maras, halfs and 10k for like 15 yrs, but my knee prefers biking now.
All kudos to you, Katie. Truly wonderful 3 min story. Love from Toronto.
Thank you Katie! I'm in my early 40s and just started road cycling, I'm bit overweight and do straggle very often. Your story puts things into perspective and it's very motivational!
You got this!
Thank you for mentioning the weight gain from your eating disorder. It can be a very normal part of recovery but it isn’t often mentioned. I’ve been cycling for years now and have tried a road bike but can’t seem to get used to it. I go pretty fast on my hybrid but hearing your story makes me want to go further on my bike. Thanks for being so open and for sharing your story.
An inspiration to many to just get out on the bike and ride, whatever the distance. Your content is encouraging and down to earth - thanks! Chris
Thanks Chris :)
Thanks for the update on your biking history. It's always been a curiosity of mine. I thoroughly enjoy your channel and have often wondered how did this "newbie" become so enamored and expert at everything cycling. Well, now I know and it is a terrific story. I have been biking my entire life having completed my first century in 1968 at 16. It seemed that during the sixties, seventies and even into the eighties, one never met an adult who began cycling as an adult. It seems that there existed only a few categories: kids, and bike racers. Now of course, folks from 30 to 70 are embarking on their own bike journey. Your channel and your history provide a wonderful peek into the world of non-competitive cycling for everyone. I often suggest your channel to friends who want to give biking a go but are a bit intimidated by all the jargon and tech info that dominates us today. Silly concerns such as: Do I need an power meter?, OMG my new bike is 18 pounds!, do I really need a carbon whatever bike frame?, I can only afford a 105 grupo. This is all meaningless and overwhelming trivia to non-cycling folks and tends to be a turn-off. Although, I love GCN, I never, ever suggest it to a friend who is becoming interested in cycling. Way too much emphasis on racing and out of control amateurs who envision them selves the next Primoz Roglic or Tadej P. So thanks for the channel, you have done more for "civilian" cycling than Trek, Cannondale, Orbea, Canyon, etc etc combined. I hope you keep going.
The best smile on the bike ever! Love your channel & adventures !
Plus you gave us the best cycling related channel on youtube so thank you for that.Amazing story and journey.
Greetings from Chile! first time watching you.
About a year ago i started to bike commute every single labor day, and previous to that i made some changes in my lifestyle, both in nutrition and bike exercise, and thanks to that i dropped my weight from 90 kg to 70 kg. There's still work(out) for me to do, but in the meantime i hit a milestone with that. My goal is to go down to 65 kg, and stories like yours are inspiring for me to achieve that, and maybe inspiring for a lot of people out there. Thank you!
That is amazing well done!!!
Excellent Katie and Thanks!
Your timing here is perfect for me and has me changing my eating regimen TODAY!
I’m in my 60’s and a few years ago I ate cleanly, trained for, and ran two full (26.2 Mile) marathons.
A lot has happened in my life since then but in short I’ve allowed myself to lose my focus, my fitness and eating plans have suffered, and I’m 30 pounds heavier than when I ran those marathons.
Over the last few years I’ve taken up cycling but more recreationally than seriously.
It’s time to get back in the horse (bike) and get myself refocused.
Ironically and here is the funny part.
Yesterday morning I made the decision to make some drastic changes then last night when I returned from a business meeting your video popped up on my stream.
Accident? I don’t think so.
Providence? If you ask me, I think so.
Have an amazing week.
So inspirational, Katie! Love your vlogs!
Katie, you are my inspiration - since I follow you on YT, I started to believe that I can do it also - now I have my favorite climb for everyday and I did a 800 km tour last year from Denmark to Belgium - so thank you - Sarah
You're honestly such an inspiration! Thanks Katie 🙏
Awwww Jim thank you!!!
A beautiful story Katie. You’re an inspiration!
Ive seen the long version also. What amazing mental strength. Well done.
Katie you are indeed an inspiration. now i am sluggish this afternoon... no excuse time to hop onto my bike... getting a few flats recently. so i stuck some gatorskin tires on my everyday ride. despite having a TINY under seat bag
You go girl! These stories make me realize that I have been lucky doing cycling my whole life and have never, ever struggled with weight. Keep being an inspiration and attack those climbs, yeah?
Yeahhhhhh you too!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Amazing story @Katie Kookabura! I’m definitely one of the people you inspired. I did this year my first 800km ride through France.
Keep riding safe ✊✊✊🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️❤️🙏🏽
Wow that is some ride!! Congrats well done xx
Love this! So glad we both started cycling or we’d have never met! Love you lots and can’t wait for our upcoming adventure! 💗💛🧡
After watching your vdo, you inspire me for cycling, i started from 5 - 20 km...its awasome experience when we spent hours with ourselves.. Cycling improve my mood, .its keep me fit...my goal is to achieve 100 km..need your blessings...keep inspiring us.. Thanks for your vdo..You are amazing ❤
Thank you for sharing! You're an inspiration for many of us for sure, myself included.
Very inspiring. Keep riding, you are amazing, love watching your videos.
Love this 😊😊 - thank you for the inspirational short story!
Awesome and inspirational! then to get the Unbound 100 stamp with extremely difficult conditions! Stay Strong!
I followed you initially because we had something in common. Both overweight riders and it's been interesting to see you evolve. I was there at APN HQ when you arrived in your marigolds (I had not long completed as a rookie). I had to DNF this year due to COVID related health issues but I'm going to do it later this year solo (cant wear my cap if I don't complete!). Thanks for your inspiration and keep doing what you do.
Excellent!!..My cycling story, cycled till my early teens (early 80s) than took close to 40 years off. Than started up again in my early 50s and a few years later I just got my first KOM ( 7/1/24) with over 1500 riders on this particular segment.
I did my first group ride out last week on gravel. Only 5 of us. I too ended up at the back on my old mtb 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️➡️🚴 Usually I just solo on roads on my racer. Doing a city group ride this weekend. Thanks for doing your videos Katie👏. They've kicked me from building my bikes up in the kitchen, to going back outdoors riding them, and I had a very very long break before this. 😊👍🚴♂️
Love it! Life is about personal progress, it's you VS you out there. Ngl that before pic is pretty cute too lol
Wow, that's awesome. Getting out on the bike tomorrow, it's been too long. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow, a great story. Great to hear, even as someone who started long ago, but is currently climbing out of an injury rut.
Hope you’re ok!
Amazing! I am buying my first bike tomorrow and this is so encouraging
Enjoy :) x
Hi, Kate🙂 I've just seen your channel for the first time and I admire what you have done so far! Congratulations! Riding a bicycle is also one of my hobbies🙂
Thank you so much!!! :)
I wish there was more than one Like button! I took up cycling over lock down, found your channel not long after and you've been an inspiration ever since. Cycling has helped me lose around 20kgs and helped me find a new sense of adventure (I even climbed Dovestones for the first time last week!) Thank you for the content and sharing your story 👍
That is awesome my friend!! Good on ya :) and SO glad you rode Doveys. Traffic is a bit heavier these days but my gawwwwd I love that climb :) thanks for the lovely words x
@@KatieKookaburra Next goal is to do it under 60 mins 💪
Great story and very inspiring. Cycling changes lives, it is fun, addictive and everyone can do it. I know people who have balance issues who ride trikes. Blind people who ride tandem. When I worked I started commuting to work, 50km a day. I saved a fortunate and the health benefits are great. Thanks for sharing!
so proud of you!!
Amazing life story Katie!!
Your story is fantastic, thank you for sharing it with us!
I'm 18 months into cycling and you've been a godsend ❤
Frank!! That is so kind thank you!!!!!! Well done you - 18 months in woop woop!!
Best inspirational video of the year .. three thumbs up .
Great story to hear!!! Changing ourselves is not an easy road, it takes time and dedication, but the journey is worth the price. I went back to riding 2 years ago at 63 and dropped 40 lbs, found new active friends, and changed my lifestyle.
You are a power of example. Ride on!
You too!! Awesome to hear x
How old is she
I love your videos and your story!! I live on the prairies in Canada and love riding. I am rider leader for an all women’s club. Love riding for fitness and my mental health. Thank you for your honesty and kindness
That was very inspirational, Katie. Thank you.
Cycling saved my life. I love my mountain bike! I also love your bike adventures.
I fax I will go on to say that your infectious love for cycling has infected me to the point I now ride my bike to my Amazon job and gave up the car, which is a money pit, so the money I save by not having a car, I can travel.
We love this, Katie! What an inspiration!🤩
I was going to comment and ask questions but you have nailed everything yourself and I can only say "congratulations and well done", and I envy you. I have 2 bad knees now and my orthapedic doctor advised me NOT to run, so I need a bicycle too. I will use you for encouragement and I say "thank you".
Riding bikes is amazing! I injured my knee running so cycling was perfect for rehabilitation 🥰
Congratulations on your persistence and result👍🚲
Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 way to go 😊
So nice to hear your story, a bike saved my life after a workrealated spine injury I bought a MTB and got back up from an inactive and painful life.
That is incredible it helped so much. Power of the bike is an amazing thing x
I'm more of a runner than a cycler but cycling is amazing. Inspiring story, thanks for sharing
Fantastic story and journey. Well done 👍🏼 👏🏼
thank you for sharing your journey with us! i'm glad i stumbled upon you video
Thanks Julian! Glad your saw it and it’s helped in some way :)
Inspiring! Can't believe I was riding with you on Zwift last night Women Only monthly ride and had no idea who you were!!! 😂 Thanks for a great ride. Will hopefully join you on Alpe du Zwift :) some point...
You have been so inspiring to me over the years !
Thanks for following along for so long!! :)
From where I'm sitting, you're always the Queen Of The Mountain!❤
Very inspirational. I sort of did what you did but let it slide to the point where I need to do the whole thing again.
Year 2001 I decided to do a solo LEJoG in 2002 so I rode 200 miles from home to my Father in Law's in 2 days with no training. I couldn't walk up or down stairs for a few days after.
After a bit of training I did a B&B LEJog in 9 days, so I'd already bagged several 100 milers. I did a few years of social rides on Sundays but, in 2008 I got the AUDAX bug and completed a 200km.
It totally wiped me out but I met some people who had done 2007 PAris-Brest-Paris (which seemed impossible). Long story short, I found myself completing 2011 PBP.
2015 was my last PBP (I bailed on the return leg, I'd just had enough of Long-distance).
Then I got into serious WATTBIKE training and, at the age of 54 I got my best ever power:weight numbers. I was light, I had lots of power ... The whole World felt flat.
Anyway, I moved to France in 2019 ... Covid ... no cycling .....food ...wine ...... weight ..... lack of fitness.
2024, very overweight, very underpowered, but I'm about to start the long road back.
I'll never get my best numbers back. The World will never feel that flat again (I only ever rode Single-Speed at that time. No point having gears).
Wish me luck. Having done this before I know how painful it's going to be.
Fantastic journey, well done 👏🏻 👍🏻
Thank you so much for sharing. Yes you inspire me. Take care.❤
WOW! What an amazing journey. You really are inspiring me to get back onto my bike again. Sadly I lost weight though cancer and as a result haven`t got the energy to cycle far at least at the moment. I did however cycle nearly to Portugal (on my exercise bike) while trying to get fit before my op. Your videos are amazing and really encouraging. Thank you and wishing you many happy miles of cycling.
Andrea! You absolute trooper - going through cancer you are one strong ass woman!!! Just do a little bit here and there if you feel up to it. Wishing you all the health and love! Xxx
@@KatieKookaburra Thank you so much. I may start somewhere flat like Cambridge (not too far ish from me) and build up. xx
Yes, I started cycling at 46. Commute was 40km, but I only commuted by bicycle home. Towards work I took myself and the bike on a train. I always loved climbing hills too, that was my favorite. I didn't understand how to train exactly and was coasting downhills, which is wrong. But I trained and trained for races, always failing - but eventually got my FTP up to 285W and could win races indoors - cat b on zwift. I never could do it outside, and part of that was just not having a way to bridge up. I did find two of the people I rode with back then had succeeded after 5 years or so, unfortunately for me, I was putting weight back on by 2020, and now have to regain the fitness, but i still love it, and will try again.