Hi Katie! About two weeks ago I did a solo ride across Florida and back, Clearwater to Titusville to Clearwater non stop (329.5 miles or 530 KM). I rode through the night without sleeping for two days. Oddly enough I wasn't suffering in the saddle nor was I ever tired. I was going for 400 miles but 70 miles from home at around 2AM, a cold front dropped the weather into 40's Fahrenheit. All I had to wear was my bibs and my lycra jersey and fingerless gloves. I didn't plan for that temperature, especially in late April, in Florida. I set my mind to do the ride and I almost found it easy to do. I suffered no contact point pain or sores. I have been doing some research on the mentality of an endurance rider to understand myself better. Friends and strangers thought I was crazy and most thought that I couldn't do it. TO be honest, part of what motivated was to prove them wrong. When I am in the saddle, I feel like I am in my element. Out of it is where I seem lost. Best thing though, I did it all on a whole food plant based diet plus coffee. 7 year Vegan here! You inspired me to ride longer and longer distances. Looking forward to the next big crazy thing you do, so I can copy you.🚲🚴♀️🚵♀️🤪
great story! I'm getting my first road bike tomorrow (Trek emonda SL5) to change my hybrid Giant rapid and I'm yet to ride my bike for 100 kms (can't talk in miles, don't know about them); I think I'll start with 50 k and then increase by 10 k every week. Vegan from southern France here! also inspired by Katie's videos but I feel like a beginner.
Wow.... I have been wanting to a coast to coast ride. How much of the cross Florida network were you able to use? I have no clue how you did coast to coast to coast incredible.
@@tomsmith3982 I think about 75% of the ride was on bike paths or trails. Some good and some bad. In the last few years the trails have improved across the state, building paths on former rail lines. I'm still trying to understand my mindset on doing extremely long endurance rides. I decide to do it and the mental aspect doesn't seem that hard. As a Marine veteran, I love to challenge myself and see how far I can push my limits. I have become more attuned my hydration and my nutrition. When I am on the bike, I am so happy and carefree. I have found my passion for life with cycling and becoming a Vegan. Two of the best choices that I have made in my life for the better!
This is brilliant, firstly you are so smiley! I'm doing Chase The Sun South, first Edurance ride for me ( 205 miles) in June and these little tips are great.
Great tips on the mental side. It can translate over into ultra running too. We eat every hour, plus on the hills know where the streams are to refill & I usually divide the route into sections so we're only ever thinking about the next checkpoint.
Hey Katie! Well done on your ride! You're so right about the up's and down's.. I also thought it was just me!! You've inspired me to cycle from Oxford to Cambridge and back... about 275k
You're awesome Katie, such an inspiration to keep pedalling! You're right about the state of mind being a major part. I'm 6'4 and 100kg and keeping fuelled up properly is so important. I used to try and do rides without eating to try and burn off excess fat but it just resulted in me bonking out. Love your vids, keep up the great work 😊
One tip - always ignore a road closed sign, as usually the pavement is still open to walk the bike round (yes I rode through that village just north of MK on Wednesday too! My ride was considerably shorter though :) ).
I saw your video once, it just popped up there on the screen. Later I always watch you. You become my inspiration. I like riding solo too. I am a cyclist for 12 years, 58 years young now. My longest distance was 250K. This year I will try to ride 300K. Hope it will succeed. Thank you for all the tips for a long distance ride. 🙌🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♀️😊
Such an inspiration - i can only hope to do a fraction of what you do,...maybe one day 💪 and youre always riding in my neck of the woods too, which is always nice to see!
Did my first 300 by accident. Took my loaded touring bike 130k away, and wanted to sleep there for a overnighter. I went easy the whole time. But I was at my destination way too early. So I took a detour heading back, so I wouldn't have too much left the next day. But I kept going and wasn't satisfied until I came back home. It wasn't a success though, because I wanted to camp!
What good news to hear from you. Many - as was I - must have been worried about your well being as it was over one week since your previous video. HAPPY to see you again. One day on my Florida ride was with a headwind of 40 mph for 17 miles. Give me a 5% incline for miles anytime.
Hello Katie KooKaburra, Thank you for being an inspiration to women. I wish I had the motivation to ride even when I don't have company. Unfortunately I had a stroke 10 years ago and because of that I have not been able to resume my previous physical form. But I have done several Granfondos (Audax) and the hardest so far has been to do the Serra Da Estrela - 106 km with accumulated 2086 meters. I hope you continue to inspire women like me. Thank you very much. Carla Sofia (Oporto, Portugal)
That road is 2 miles from the house and leads up to Althorp house, the resting place of Princess Diana. They are all around that area something to do with water clearance! Nice to see you come through (ps plenty of better roads than that one!)
@@KatieKookaburra 🤣 Looks like another cracking day out, making me jealous again. Actually, after Dirty Reiver, not sure I’d manage that distance today 😵💫🤣
Just, well done Katie! I was wondering if you were OK, but glad you took a break, especially before a ride into London, and thanks for the tips. Even if they're reminders they're needed. Looking forward to the next vid now!
Hats off to you Katie, saw this on your Strava. Unbelievable effort, you are an absolute machine. Big planning with the route as well. Wish I could do just half of those km’s. Agreed,don’t like riding in cities. Country roads every time if possible.
Great vid and thanks for the advice. Im new to endurance cycling and im looking to cycle from here in Exeter to London this summer, so this is useful. Keep up the good work x
Just finished the veneto gravel 400 yesterday and had tipps from your previous vids, during riding, in my mind. Don't stop very often and ride with steady pace. Helped a lot. Thank you so much for your vids!!! 🤙🤗
Fair play to you. For me, I did 53 miles around rural County Down not far from where I live and that felt fairly epic to me but the 300km you did is super epic!
Hi Katie I was literally about to message about how to up my distances as I am getting back into road biking from MTB, and then you put the MCR to LND video on! Thanks lol Keep up the good work.
Katie, you have come such a long way! Incredible long rides!! I remember you starting out in road bike riding. You have picked up so much more experience! I can imagine how healthy you are now. Very little body fat. Anyways I am starting out from zero after a knee injury... Been at it for some years, and getting back on the bike is so satisfying! I must shred this extra weight I've picked up. I should be back to my old self and also doing long rides in a couple of weeks I hope. Your tips are correct and wonderful! Any experienced rider would back your words up. I'm sure they can and will help out many riders wanting to achieve milestones. Thx so much for sharing your rides with us!
Great info and well done! I rode my first 100 km’s last year so this year I hope to crack my first 100 mile ride … I’ll keep these tips in mind for that effort. Thanks!
If it was ever gone after your injury, your fitness is totally back now! I've done 200 miles and def agree that the mental side is vital. I can't fathom an ultra ultra ultra distance ride LOL.
Much of long-distance riding certainly mental. I think it's probably quite helpful to many people to know that everyone has a struggle at some time, so thanks for pointing that out for the riders doubting themselves. I'm glad you mentioned dates. I've been trying to come up with a joke, like "How about a date?" Just joshing with you! Here's my point. What are you doing on May 2nd? Some of my favorite musicians are going to be in your Manchester on the evening of the 2nd. They are called Larkin Poe, after their great, great, great grandfather Larkin Poe, a cousin of Edgar Allan Poe. They have a TH-cam channel, too, so check them out, and maybe you'll want to go to their show. I wish they were coming somewhere near me, but no such luck.
Thanks for this Katie! I completed my first 200km this last weekend, and wanted to say a huge thank you for your tips and advice in previous videos! I found it super helpful and managed to get all the way round no problem! I’m now looking at doing a 300km!! 😂
Wow, Katie! Excellent effort! I think you are dead right about the mental side of the ride being the thing that separates people. I have watched some videos by another rider with a big TH-cam following. When the going gets tough, this person crumbles. Frequently.
Proper flying Kookaburra are you, eh? 🐥 Couldn't be prouder! We are all very proud of you. Yes, you've got to have an inspirational figure to look up to when you feel dejected and you are precisely that person to so many of us =] It happens to me from time to time to summon up painful memories during a prolonged effort; let's face it, that also helps in that it adds fuel to the fire. Hope you had a restful time after all that mileage you endured on your bike 😊 🌝
Well done so great.. I'm thinking of cycling from Leeds to reading..alot of it is along the canal. I have a hybrid bike..google maps tells me it will take me 25 hours. Which obviously I don't believe (I know will take longer) but I can't gauge whether we are talking 2 days or 5 days
Super tips as usual. London was the worst part of my 300K ride to London. Get some tri-bars. I'm not an expert but I feel they give you another position for those long rides so take the load off you hands/back.
Tri bars are definitely not over the top. I use them now, and wish I had them on the first 200 mile ride I did last summer. Not only do they allow for different positions, but the aero position saves energy too. I've seen quite a few ultra endurance riders with them. I love mine. Can't wait for my next 200 miler with them.
@@KatieKookaburra I just got a cheapy £20 pair off Facebook marketplace. If your bars are narrow then get some that are separate so you can adjust the width. You should have plenty of space on the outside of your normal bars if you get some with the smaller elbow pads. Yep it does take I while to get used to, I nearly came off on my first attempt. It's bloomin scary to begin with but now I'm speeding round corners with them 😐😂., and they feel so normal now. They helped me knock 7 mins off a 50 mile TT route I do, taking me from 19.5 mph average to 21mph. Very inspiring videos BTW 👌👍.
Oh, there she is! Milton Keynes?! You know I'm into F1 right? 😉This year is all about Maranello VS Milton Keynes. Hot stuff. Same for me, give me the countryside, nature and stuff, not cities. London is London though. Well done, as always, what a cyclist, you got two engines there, not two legs. Ciao Katie, I missed you.
Thanks Katie another great video with useful tips. I’m currently training for Lejog and will have some long days on the bike so this is everything I need to hear right now! Also very excited to hear about your talk with Emily Chappell, hoping to be able to watch this! Do you know where it might be available?
G'day, Katie! Fantastic ride and great video! When you mentioned eating dates, it sparked my interest, because I love them but rarely bought them, because the Aussie ones are just SO expensive. However, recently I decided to try dates from Turkey - and they are DEEELISHUS!! I have carried a couple on my puny rides but I'll carry more, if and when I start doing something longer than 35 ks.
@@KatieKookaburra Thanks, but I live in a small, country town, where the Turkish ones are 'no-name' but I will check next time I buy some. YUM about covers it!
Hey Katie, I came across your TH-cam channel recently and I think it's great! it really makes me want to start doing long distance (msg from Strasbourg, France)
@@KatieKookaburra so many too choose from I use the deda ones but they are abit fatter than other brands so can't really swap the extensions so I wouldn't get then again. Profile design or zipp maybe better more options to change extensions and risers etc, see if you can lend some try before you buy 😉
Great video, my question is how do you keep your bike safe stopping when travelling on your own? I hate carrying a heavy bike lock about but don't want to leave my bike out of site! Do you take it in the garage with you or have a small safe lock you use?
@@KatieKookaburra Those days when you can't be bothered usually turn out to be a good ride. I've got the Fred Whitton Challenge in 2 weeks, my 4th time. You ever done it 🚴♂️🚴🚴♀️
Hi Katie love your channel , bit of advice , doing big ben to rock of Gibraltar in october 1400 miles 13 days 52.000 feet of accent , 4 of us with support camper van , where do i start ? !!! 😳 cheers mark
You need to update your Garmin or get in contact with them. I have a 830 and it lasts for hours, at least eight. Also, check the brightness settings. If you are riding in the light, you can turn down the brightness to the place wear the screen is barely visible.
@@jamesmckenzie3532 thanks, it’s updated to the latest version. I use it 3 times a week it’s on the low light and I even turn off Bluetooth and still only get less than 5hours navigation from it.
I'm trying a 300 again this summer. Had to stop last year because of the heatwave in July. Bit nervous but feel like I can do it. Would you say it's vital to get in at least a 200 before I go for 300 or would even a 250 be needed before trying the 300? Hard to find the time!
Manchester to London ! Return journey on the train, on the spur of the moment, cost Andy Burnham £369.40 ! Bet there aren't many alpacas down in the Great noisey stressful London. Stay safe Katie ☀️ 🦙 🐑
Hi Katie! About two weeks ago I did a solo ride across Florida and back, Clearwater to Titusville to Clearwater non stop (329.5 miles or 530 KM). I rode through the night without sleeping for two days. Oddly enough I wasn't suffering in the saddle nor was I ever tired. I was going for 400 miles but 70 miles from home at around 2AM, a cold front dropped the weather into 40's Fahrenheit. All I had to wear was my bibs and my lycra jersey and fingerless gloves. I didn't plan for that temperature, especially in late April, in Florida. I set my mind to do the ride and I almost found it easy to do. I suffered no contact point pain or sores. I have been doing some research on the mentality of an endurance rider to understand myself better. Friends and strangers thought I was crazy and most thought that I couldn't do it. TO be honest, part of what motivated was to prove them wrong. When I am in the saddle, I feel like I am in my element. Out of it is where I seem lost. Best thing though, I did it all on a whole food plant based diet plus coffee. 7 year Vegan here! You inspired me to ride longer and longer distances. Looking forward to the next big crazy thing you do, so I can copy you.🚲🚴♀️🚵♀️🤪
Outstanding ride, we'll done you! 🤩👍
Dave that’s mega well done!
great story! I'm getting my first road bike tomorrow (Trek emonda SL5) to change my hybrid Giant rapid and I'm yet to ride my bike for 100 kms (can't talk in miles, don't know about them); I think I'll start with 50 k and then increase by 10 k every week. Vegan from southern France here! also inspired by Katie's videos but I feel like a beginner.
Wow.... I have been wanting to a coast to coast ride. How much of the cross Florida network were you able to use? I have no clue how you did coast to coast to coast incredible.
@@tomsmith3982 I think about 75% of the ride was on bike paths or trails. Some good and some bad. In the last few years the trails have improved across the state, building paths on former rail lines. I'm still trying to understand my mindset on doing extremely long endurance rides. I decide to do it and the mental aspect doesn't seem that hard. As a Marine veteran, I love to challenge myself and see how far I can push my limits. I have become more attuned my hydration and my nutrition. When I am on the bike, I am so happy and carefree. I have found my passion for life with cycling and becoming a Vegan. Two of the best choices that I have made in my life for the better!
The inspirational person that is Katie Kookaburra...!!
Awwwww thank you!!!!! 🥰🥰😋
Very impressive. You have huge fortitude to tackle that not so nice route and solo as well. Respect.
This is brilliant, firstly you are so smiley! I'm doing Chase The Sun South, first Edurance ride for me ( 205 miles) in June and these little tips are great.
Absolutely astonishing!
Wow, deep bow!! So many hours, kilometers and kJs!! Highly inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Ohmg, you are in an amazing shape. Fit as a fiddle. Your endurance and stamina are beyond this world. 👏👏👏
Great tips on the mental side. It can translate over into ultra running too. We eat every hour, plus on the hills know where the streams are to refill & I usually divide the route into sections so we're only ever thinking about the next checkpoint.
Hi Katie, I love watching your videos, I find them so helpful, and inspiring.
You make me want to be a better cyclist.
Ride Safe.
Hey Katie! Well done on your ride! You're so right about the up's and down's.. I also thought it was just me!! You've inspired me to cycle from Oxford to Cambridge and back... about 275k
YAASSSSSSSs go get it!!! :)
Sure I recognise that service station in Milton Keynes ! Your rides are amazing & very inspiring ❤😊🚴♀️
You're awesome Katie, such an inspiration to keep pedalling! You're right about the state of mind being a major part. I'm 6'4 and 100kg and keeping fuelled up properly is so important. I used to try and do rides without eating to try and burn off excess fat but it just resulted in me bonking out. Love your vids, keep up the great work 😊
You got to fuel the rides! :) enjoy
looks like a great ride, an achievement. Not a bad a tip about the dates, prunes. packed full of energy!
Many a school trip to the Goyt Valley… Brings back some hilarious memories.
One tip - always ignore a road closed sign, as usually the pavement is still open to walk the bike round (yes I rode through that village just north of MK on Wednesday too! My ride was considerably shorter though :) ).
I saw your video once, it just popped up there on the screen. Later I always watch you. You become my inspiration. I like riding solo too. I am a cyclist for 12 years, 58 years young now. My longest distance was 250K. This year I will try to ride 300K. Hope it will succeed. Thank you for all the tips for a long distance ride. 🙌🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♀️😊
Love the fact that you cycled to London to give a talk on endurance riding. The talk was so interesting and inspiring and it was great to meet you!
Thanks so much Simon!!! You too :)
Such an inspiration - i can only hope to do a fraction of what you do,...maybe one day 💪
and youre always riding in my neck of the woods too, which is always nice to see!
Thanks for this. Goals for 2022 are:
1. "normalize" the 200s. (I have 3 or 4 planned).
2. Complete a 300.
Fred you got it!! You can DEFO do a 300!
Did my first 300 by accident. Took my loaded touring bike 130k away, and wanted to sleep there for a overnighter. I went easy the whole time. But I was at my destination way too early. So I took a detour heading back, so I wouldn't have too much left the next day. But I kept going and wasn't satisfied until I came back home. It wasn't a success though, because I wanted to camp!
What good news to hear from you. Many - as was I - must have been worried about your well being as it was over one week since your previous video. HAPPY to see you again. One day on my Florida ride was with a headwind of 40 mph for 17 miles. Give me a 5% incline for miles anytime.
Oooof that is some headwind! Thanks Len, I’m alllllll good just had a bit of time off but back at it now :)
Hello Katie KooKaburra,
Thank you for being an inspiration to women. I wish I had the motivation to ride even when I don't have company. Unfortunately I had a stroke 10 years ago and because of that I have not been able to resume my previous physical form. But I have done several Granfondos (Audax) and the hardest so far has been to do the Serra Da Estrela - 106 km with accumulated 2086 meters. I hope you continue to inspire women like me. Thank you very much. Carla Sofia (Oporto, Portugal)
That road is 2 miles from the house and leads up to Althorp house, the resting place of Princess Diana. They are all around that area something to do with water clearance! Nice to see you come through (ps plenty of better roads than that one!)
Ok KK you have me excited for a big long day trip. Imma start planning now :)
Yay, Katie’s back! 😄
YEAAAAAAHHH BOOIII!!!!!
@@KatieKookaburra 🤣 Looks like another cracking day out, making me jealous again. Actually, after Dirty Reiver, not sure I’d manage that distance today 😵💫🤣
As a sub 100k rider thinking "what would Katie do" gets me through the tough bits never-mind super endurance super beings ha!
I saw this on strava, great mental strength, like you say 💪🏻👊🏻😉
Absolutely gutted I didn’t know about the talk at Rapha. I work really nearby and it would’ve been great to hear another Manc!!
Just, well done Katie! I was wondering if you were OK, but glad you took a break, especially before a ride into London, and thanks for the tips. Even if they're reminders they're needed. Looking forward to the next vid now!
Cheers David! Yeahhh all good just had the long bank holiday weekend off so rested up a bit :)
Was great meeting you on Friday at Regent's Park, think the short sleeves were a smart choice in the end given the sun after coffee 😂
Hats off to you Katie, saw this on your Strava. Unbelievable effort, you are an absolute machine. Big planning with the route as well. Wish I could do just half of those km’s.
Agreed,don’t like riding in cities. Country roads every time if possible.
If you want to, you could do it :) but I know this isn’t for everyone. Country roads are just 😍😍😍
Great vid and thanks for the advice. Im new to endurance cycling and im looking to cycle from here in Exeter to London this summer, so this is useful. Keep up the good work x
Just finished the veneto gravel 400 yesterday and had tipps from your previous vids, during riding, in my mind. Don't stop very often and ride with steady pace. Helped a lot. Thank you so much for your vids!!! 🤙🤗
That’s mega well done!!!!! Ay glad I could help in some way :)
The most I’ve cycled is about 50 miles, each time. I really don’t know how you keep riding!
Saw this on Strava and thought then that it was an awesome ride - well done Katie!!
Thank you kindly Mark
Fair play to you. For me, I did 53 miles around rural County Down not far from where I live and that felt fairly epic to me but the 300km you did is super epic!
Hi Katie lovely video again if I new you was coming frew Daventry Northants I would of looked out for you,, have a lovely time xx
Epic ride Katie! Route looks great
Hi Katie
I was literally about to message about how to up my distances as I am getting back into road biking from MTB, and then you put the MCR to LND video on! Thanks lol
Keep up the good work.
Regarding that bumpy road, you should try Irish roads.
Delamination it's called, terrible to ride on skinny tyred race bikes are painful!
Hey Katie. What an inspiration. Love the content. 🚴🚴.. Cheers
Katie, you have come such a long way! Incredible long rides!! I remember you starting out in road bike riding. You have picked up so much more experience!
I can imagine how healthy you are now. Very little body fat. Anyways I am starting out from zero after a knee injury... Been at it for some years, and getting back on the bike is so satisfying! I must shred this extra weight I've picked up. I should be back to my old self and also doing long rides in a couple of weeks I hope.
Your tips are correct and wonderful! Any experienced rider would back your words up. I'm sure they can and will help out many riders wanting to achieve milestones.
Thx so much for sharing your rides with us!
Terrific stuff . I am impressed with your calm . That's a tip for any daunting task . Thank you . BL
Great info and well done! I rode my first 100 km’s last year so this year I hope to crack my first 100 mile ride … I’ll keep these tips in mind for that effort. Thanks!
You can do it! It’s all in the mind :)
If it was ever gone after your injury, your fitness is totally back now! I've done 200 miles and def agree that the mental side is vital. I can't fathom an ultra ultra ultra distance ride LOL.
I’m feeling really good you know!!!!! :) loving life 🙂🥳😎🤍✨💃🏼
@@KatieKookaburra Your happiness vibe really brightens up my day. Best part of your vids.
Excellent vlog, Katie!
Congratulations on your ride and welcome to Milton Keynes. I hope the ride though MK wasn’t to bad
Haha that bit south was the least fun part of the ride.
@@KatieKookaburra 😂😂 we have to head out to the villages to get nice riding around here. I wish I lived up north a bit, looks nicer
Nice ride!
Greetings from Hungary! 👍🏻 🚴🏻♂️ 🇭🇺
Impressive after what you have been going though. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Tom. Think it just gave me more hunger for getting out there! And made me appreciate it so much more. Took it for granted.
Much of long-distance riding certainly mental. I think it's probably quite helpful to many people to know that everyone has a struggle at some time, so thanks for pointing that out for the riders doubting themselves.
I'm glad you mentioned dates. I've been trying to come up with a joke, like "How about a date?" Just joshing with you! Here's my point. What are you doing on May 2nd? Some of my favorite musicians are going to be in your Manchester on the evening of the 2nd. They are called Larkin Poe, after their great, great, great grandfather Larkin Poe, a cousin of Edgar Allan Poe. They have a TH-cam channel, too, so check them out, and maybe you'll want to go to their show. I wish they were coming somewhere near me, but no such luck.
So looking forward to seeing your video take care Katie
Cheers John :)
she is a beast and we love it!!!
Awwwww THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for this Katie! I completed my first 200km this last weekend, and wanted to say a huge thank you for your tips and advice in previous videos! I found it super helpful and managed to get all the way round no problem! I’m now looking at doing a 300km!! 😂
Yassss Pete!!!!
Nice one! Lots of great advice.
Wow, Katie! Excellent effort!
I think you are dead right about the mental side of the ride being the thing that separates people. I have watched some videos by another rider with a big TH-cam following. When the going gets tough, this person crumbles. Frequently.
I’ve done my fair amount of ‘crumbling’ in the past haha :)
You where so close to an amazing cafe in Melbourne, its called Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms.
Well done mega kudos Kate 💪👍🍰
Another great video thank you Katie 👍
Cheers Tim
Proper flying Kookaburra are you, eh? 🐥
Couldn't be prouder! We are all very proud of you.
Yes, you've got to have an inspirational figure to look up to when you feel dejected and you are precisely that person to so many of us =]
It happens to me from time to time to summon up painful memories during a prolonged effort; let's face it, that also helps in that it adds fuel to the fire.
Hope you had a restful time after all that mileage you endured on your bike 😊 🌝
Awwwwwwwww 🥺🥺🥺 thank you!!!! That made me well up a little bit. You know I’m soppy right haha. But thank you!!!!! Xxx
Wow don't have words to say how amazing this vlog was wow skinny k wow
Thank you!! You changed your profile pic???
@@KatieKookaburra yes I keep having people pretending to b me skinny k x
Do u mean the little pic
Well done so great.. I'm thinking of cycling from Leeds to reading..alot of it is along the canal. I have a hybrid bike..google maps tells me it will take me 25 hours. Which obviously I don't believe (I know will take longer) but I can't gauge whether we are talking 2 days or 5 days
Any suggestions I'd love to know
Milton Keynes has some really nice redways.
Epic ride, nice to see you stopping at my local petrol station in Milton Keynes
Awww Andrew, it’s a busy ol’ stop that ha. But had a decent loo.
@@KatieKookaburra Loo quality is very important, need a Michelin guide for that 😃
Super tips as usual. London was the worst part of my 300K ride to London. Get some tri-bars. I'm not an expert but I feel they give you another position for those long rides so take the load off you hands/back.
Tri bars are definitely not over the top. I use them now, and wish I had them on the first 200 mile ride I did last summer. Not only do they allow for different positions, but the aero position saves energy too. I've seen quite a few ultra endurance riders with them. I love mine. Can't wait for my next 200 miler with them.
Cheers Mark! Which ones do you have? And did it take a lot of getting used to? My bars are proper narrow so you think they will fit ok?
@@KatieKookaburra I just got a cheapy £20 pair off Facebook marketplace. If your bars are narrow then get some that are separate so you can adjust the width. You should have plenty of space on the outside of your normal bars if you get some with the smaller elbow pads.
Yep it does take I while to get used to, I nearly came off on my first attempt. It's bloomin scary to begin with but now I'm speeding round corners with them 😐😂., and they feel so normal now. They helped me knock 7 mins off a 50 mile TT route I do, taking me from 19.5 mph average to 21mph.
Very inspiring videos BTW 👌👍.
Just nipping off to that there London back in a tick🤣. Yup I'd swap for the Dales too.❤
Your long ride psyche rubs straight off on me ahaha
Glaaaaad to hear it! :)
Hi Katie! Perfect timing! I'm doing my first 100k on Saturday and I'm getting a bit nervous. Thanks for the video
I still get that excited nervous feeling. It’s good :) enjoy it!
@@KatieKookaburra thank you! You have been a huge inspiration in my biking adventures. Keep doing the good work!
Looking forward to your follow up video .
Two more vids this week! 😋😋
Oh, there she is! Milton Keynes?! You know I'm into F1 right? 😉This year is all about Maranello VS Milton Keynes. Hot stuff. Same for me, give me the countryside, nature and stuff, not cities. London is London though. Well done, as always, what a cyclist, you got two engines there, not two legs. Ciao Katie, I missed you.
Awwwww Chicco!!! 😌😌😌 thank you!!!!!!
Good job Katie 🇨🇦
Cheers Jay :)
Thanks Katie another great video with useful tips. I’m currently training for Lejog and will have some long days on the bike so this is everything I need to hear right now!
Also very excited to hear about your talk with Emily Chappell, hoping to be able to watch this! Do you know where it might be available?
I’m showing a few clips in the next vid but it isn’t available in full anywhere I don’t think - you had to be there. X
Such a long ride..look do fresh. Huge respect to you...👍🍺👍
Cheers Dave!
G'day, Katie! Fantastic ride and great video! When you mentioned eating dates, it sparked my interest, because I love them but rarely bought them, because the Aussie ones are just SO expensive. However, recently I decided to try dates from Turkey - and they are DEEELISHUS!! I have carried a couple on my puny rides but I'll carry more, if and when I start doing something longer than 35 ks.
They are YUM! Try medjool and Halawi if you see them 😋😋
@@KatieKookaburra Thanks, but I live in a small, country town, where the Turkish ones are 'no-name' but I will check next time I buy some. YUM about covers it!
hi Katie
great job
could u please give me some info about the packing for those destancies and how u planed the route...?
thank u
Was looking forward to this :)
Enjoy :)
Hey Katie, I came across your TH-cam channel recently and I think it's great! it really makes me want to start doing long distance (msg from Strasbourg, France)
Heeeey, you have some GORGEOUS places to ride in France! Go explore :)
Those last few miles when you get a second wind. Where was that energy an hour ago!
Ha I didn’t have a second wind in London. So much stop / starting :)
Awesome ,mega kudos 💪🍰👏
Fantastic video, tips and ride, thanks for sharing! Can you share some details about that talk in Rapha? I can't find any information online
Video on Weds 🙂🙂🙂
Hi Katie great tips and I’m also getting my head around doing a long ride for myself
Any chance on a video on how you plan your routes
Ive done a few - search 'planning' on my channel :)
Haha funny you say about tri bars I comment on a previous video asking why you don't use them when alot of endurance riders do 🤣🤣
Gaz… you were right!!! Which ones though???
@@KatieKookaburra so many too choose from I use the deda ones but they are abit fatter than other brands so can't really swap the extensions so I wouldn't get then again. Profile design or zipp maybe better more options to change extensions and risers etc, see if you can lend some try before you buy 😉
Great video, my question is how do you keep your bike safe stopping when travelling on your own? I hate carrying a heavy bike lock about but don't want to leave my bike out of site! Do you take it in the garage with you or have a small safe lock you use?
Awesome Ride Katie 🚴 your a cycling machine 🚴👍🚴♂️
Haha awwwww why thank you. I will remember this when I can’t be arsed to even ride to the shops ha!
@@KatieKookaburra Those days when you can't be bothered usually turn out to be a good ride. I've got the Fred Whitton Challenge in 2 weeks, my 4th time. You ever done it 🚴♂️🚴🚴♀️
Surely have - vid on my channel :)
Awesome content ✊🏾💪🏾
Great ride and videos 🙂👍🇨🇦
Hi Katie
love your channel , bit of advice , doing big ben to rock of Gibraltar in october 1400 miles 13 days 52.000 feet of accent , 4 of us with support camper van , where do i start ? !!! 😳
cheers
mark
Hey Katie
Brevet Randonneurs Mondiaux (BRM)
(200,300,400,600 Km Super
Great ride! 💪🏻
Cheeeeeeeers! :)
Hi Katie what Battery pack do you take as my garmin dies after about 75miles??
I have the Garmin 1030 plus and lasts so long. After this ride it still had 75% battery left. I use the battery save mode and it's GREAT!!!
You need to update your Garmin or get in contact with them. I have a 830 and it lasts for hours, at least eight. Also, check the brightness settings. If you are riding in the light, you can turn down the brightness to the place wear the screen is barely visible.
@@KatieKookaburra thanks I think I need to invest in one as I have the 1000 and the battery is a real let down…. 75% after Mcr/Ldn is very impressive.
@@jamesmckenzie3532 thanks, it’s updated to the latest version. I use it 3 times a week it’s on the low light and I even turn off Bluetooth and still only get less than 5hours navigation from it.
I'm trying a 300 again this summer. Had to stop last year because of the heatwave in July. Bit nervous but feel like I can do it. Would you say it's vital to get in at least a 200 before I go for 300 or would even a 250 be needed before trying the 300? Hard to find the time!
Are there really cycling routes from mcr to ldn?
Manchester to London !
Return journey on the train, on the spur of the moment, cost Andy Burnham £369.40 !
Bet there aren't many alpacas down in the Great noisey stressful London.
Stay safe Katie ☀️ 🦙 🐑
Hi Katie. Love your jacket. What kind of Patagonia is that? And what size? :)
Micro puff
I always get sore palms when doing longer rides, don't wear any gloves with padding, wondering if that would help?
Yeah I have mitts but might need to upgrade them - have them about 5 years! So might be due another pair! :)
If you ever write a book this line has to be in there, "Not all miles or kilometres are created equal".
I can’t take full credit… I heard it somewhere not sure where but it’s SO true. You know this haha
Great 👍 I’m just scared that you’re not wearing any neon for visibility 😔
I had my lights going pretty much all day - but I thought the exact same thing so getting one of those high vis belt things!
Hi Katie, sorry if you have answered this question before, but what is the rear pannier rack that you use? Thanks :)
I use Apidura race packs (5 & 7L) and the Tailfin Aeropack
@@KatieKookaburra Thanks for the reply. Hope you are enjoying London.
You talked about doing a flat version of your next distance milestone. Curious how to find a flat 300km, short of moving to the Netherlands? 😅
Lincoln :) just try a flatter version of wherever you live.
@@KatieKookaburra Good tip thanks, I guess it's always possible to do multiple loops!
Hi Katie, how do you manage to get your bike in the hotelroom? Do you ask on forehand maybe? Cheers
Stay in cheaper places :) the fancy places will take more of an issue. Cheap places they don’t care usually
Serious question, how do you cope with seating when riding longer ? I sweat then I am cold .