Ridden all my life just abput(60 yrs plus!) and still feeling like a kid at times whizzing along. So tip 11 would be have fun. Echo a lot of your good advice, my goto winter bike us a 430euro secondhand Ridley Fenix. It's a perfect winter bike , aluminium, mixed Shimano groupset and Continental Grand prix 4 season tyres. I leave the carbon bike for the summer! Joined a local club last year and it has enhanced my enjoyment no end. You learn so much and the cycling crowd are so supportive and friendly. Consistently riding is very important too and last year I started back with 90 rides in 90days. Anything fro 5k upto 50k with the club. A game changer as far as fitness is concerned. Great video
Some things I've learned: All of my best cycling memories have included points where I've said to myself, "Why am I like this?" At the end of a day out on the bike, you can feel like you've had a week's worth of experiences. I cannot express how much self-awareness, self-respect, and pride I've come to have by accomplishing my cycling goals.
What a gem you are Katie! 10 out of 10 spot on nuggets. My biggest lesson (at 70), that I learned the hard way: DON"T STOP. In your 30s and 40s life gets busier. Days off are ok, until they become weeks. Weeks become months and before you know it, you're in a hole, looking longingly at the riders you pass by in the car. Stay safe my dear. By the way, I'm embarrassed to say, I still after 40 years, feel uncomfortable riding with no hands.
Been cycling all my life off and on. As a kid I was lucky to have a really family-friendly bike shop in town where the owner was just as happy to see me walk in the door just to look as he was some high level big spender. He helped cultivate my cycling dreams and excitement. Sunk all my money from my first job week after week to buy my first real road bike. Good times!! Enjoy riding my bike just as much today. 52 years old now. That bike shop is still there today. The original owner passed away and his son runs it now.
I found my new love of road cycling after my first hip replacement 2019 had always ridden a mountain bike most of my life. But hadn’t been able to put my knee to my chest from the age of 11 years old. My surgeon changed my life 45 years old and bought a 2nd hand road bike and that was it loved it!! Now had my 2nd hip replacement and I’m absolutely gagging to get back on my bike 11 weeks post operation!! And hopefully I will be stronger and be able to do longer climbs with no pain!!
I'm 36 and have just started my bike journey in January this year! I'm really short (5ft nothing) and didn't think I'd be any good at cycling with my stubby little legs, I did try to get into cycling about 8 years ago but just found getting a bike to fit sooo hard. This time I've got myself a decent hardtail mountain bike that my other half has happily helped adjust so I can get comfy. I figured the mountain bike would be my best starter option as I don't really know what kind of riding I like to do yet, so at least with this I can go anywhere I fancy. So far I don't mind cross country and fairly tame trails (not technical or downhill stuff) but I 'think' I'm liking the road a little bit more! Subscribing to your videos because seeing other women doing it so well is really inspiring to go out and try new things and get out to see new places, and your enthusiasm for riding is infectious! I went on the road on my own for the first time this weekend, it was lovely just going at my own pace enjoying the early morning being outside, and was so surprised how far I managed to get! The only issue is getting over my fear of being run over by cars as I'm still not overly confident on the bike, so any tips for how to handle traffic would be great for a newbie :)
Your bike wisdom is beyond your 10 years. I’ve been watching your videos almost from the beginning. I remember that Giant bike and how you were considering whether you wanted a carbon bike or not. It seemed you were going back and forth on it. I also remember that when you first started riding you weren’t in a good place physically or mentally and cycling changed all that. It’s really good to see you healthy and happy. It was very nice to meet you last spring in LA. You are a very good ambassador for cycling community. By the way I’ve been riding for 52 years and don’t plan on quitting! Thanks for the video!🤓
I've learned so many things from watching your adventures Katie. I'll also admit I just love to see your smile and hear that wonderful laugh! Hoping you have a fun-filled 2024!
Loved this one, Katie…. I often find myself saying on cold and unpleasant days, that you never regret going out for a ride. You may hate the prospect of layering up, the hills to come or the thought of rain, but I never ever regret going out!
I cycled a lot in 2008 and competed in time trials and loved it, I had a long time just commuting and things. I got back into building my endurance up again last year and all the love of cycling came back. I head this advice recently which resonated with me, its start where you are, as I didn’t cycle for a long time, I felt I would never be as good as I was.
Hi Katie! Love your videos! I can’t turn right either, but find squeezing the back brake to get my foot clipped in on steep hills helps. 😊 Keep up the good work!
I love these lessons, especially the one about not having to spend thousands of pounds on a bike. When you first get into cycling it is so easy to get caught up in feeling you need all the bells and whistles, when really like you say, you just need the bike that you already have. About the not being able to do tight right turns....I have the same thing but with turning left and for the same reason. I keep meaning to practice setting off and stopping with my leg foot down to get used to it, but cannot even do that. 🤦♀🤦♀ It just feels so strange to use the other foot that I worry that I will fall off. 😅😅
Hi there i just had a new left hip fitted but was pleased i managed to have it done in November. So i have to miss December jan and February riding . But i am so keen to get back on the bike sgain now Katie , can't wait
What I've learnt from a very early age, and that what society is only just waking up to, is that your mind and body loves the outdoors and especially if exercise is involved.
Cycled since childhood, 35 now. Many mistakes and lessons learnt along the way, from having jeans with chainring stains and a soggy backside through most of university commuting by bike (FIT FULL-LENGTH MUDGUARDS DAMNIT!), to truly appreciating what a difference quality cycling-specific clothing and tyres make now I'm fortunate enough to have the money to spend on it and it's a hobby as well as just a means to get from A-to-B. In a way I like that it's been a journey, as I can fondly look back on tackling LEJOG on a mountain bike with a 5-main Aldi tent strapped to the back, to having an awesome drop bar bike and go zoom these days.
Absolutely well done Katie for what you've achieved during that decade, on & off the "horse". Still plenty of room to add to the tapestry, especially 🎵 To the left to the left 🎵 :)
Thanks great video, my first year on zwift cycling at 56years, male, c cat, mostly of the back, tip do the speed work with the group botts. Level 27, zwift cycling,, level 3, zwift running. 😊
Awesome video as always! The overarching takeaway (of all your videos but also your cycling journey) is to always find JOY in it. Even the bad bits make you better for another adventure and thats the beautiful part. You should do a 10 years, 10 favorite cycling memories video!
I've been riding bikes since a kid but never took it seriously until my roommate introduced me to Mountain bike/Dirt Trail riding in 1990. A few years after that, I started a bike patrol and found road cycling shortly after that. One thing to mention over the years of cycling is the mental health benefits outside the physical health benefits. I find that on group or solo rides it helps improve my mood and release the stress of work and life. cycling is a family of friends and when you are physically injured or broke down on the side of the road, you find people willing to go out of their way to come help. One final piece of advise to someone scared to challenge is to sign up for the organized rides. You will learn more from others and learn more about your abilities on the bike.
I've been riding far longer than I care to admit to - but will say the one biggest lesson I have learned is that you are never too old to get out there and ride that adventure 💜🚴♀
Top tips there Katie 👍. What I found is that getting on Rouvy when the weather is bad keeps me going during winter. In previous years I'd just stop in late autumn and only started again when the weather was nice again. I know - bit of a woos, lol. But now I can ride somewhere in virtual summer, no matter the weather.
I always look forward to your new videos. I have been commuting for almost 20 years and recently found fun in longer weekend rides thanks in part to your channel. Cheers
The contrast between your experience at GB Escapades couldn't be any different to mind - that weather for you and Ang was absolute atrocious whereas last year it was bliss. Am just hoping for more of the same great weather as yes I've signed up again - just loved it! And ofc it goes without saying, congrats on hitting 10 years!
Started cycling again last year after many years away, was running and playing football an things like that for a long time but the knees won't stand up to much of that anymore! Strava has been a great tool for me because you can see you are making progress even if you don't feel like you are, and the challenges (that get you discount codes and prize draw entries) are a good motivator to get out as well at this time of year when it's been so cold.
Brilliant vid, as always Katie, made me think of a saying I once heard, which I think is great and has always stuck in my mind, 'You don't have to be amazing to start but you have start to be amazing'! Sums you up really 🥰
Great video Katie and sound, relatable advice all put across in your usual sparkly way. Always great to have someone push you up the climbs, and you definitely push me. Looking forward to more fun rides in 2024 and pushing even harder 😉😂.
Hi Katie! Love your work and your honesty in sharing your experiences. Can absolutely relate to the fear I've placed on certain climbs and rides. Keep smiling 🙂
You’re right about Strava. The number of times in a proper climb where I’ve nearly given up, then thought about my ‘friends’ on Strava taking the micky and then I’ve just on with it to prove them wrong🤔🤦♂️ One thing I’ve learnt is just keep pedalling how ever slow you’re going keep pedalling and you’ll get there in the end.
Thank you for sharing your tips/advice. I love cycling, walking and running. I’ve not been doing any long cycling days, recently because I’m currently training for a ultramarathon at the moment which I’m looking forward to but also nervous about. I’m still keeping my cycling up through commuting, which works out about 48km a month, and I’m planning to do a multi day cycling challenge which all being well I start training for in April. I also like Strava for the reasons you mentioned 😂😂😂Hope you have a ace weekend in and out of the saddle 🙂👍
100% about right handed u-turns. I started doing rides with tight switch backs, so I know I’ll need to work on it. I just had to do some cone drills. The owner of my local bike shop is also a coach. The class with the most students is the low speed skills course. Riding figure of 8 around cones. Slow down to pick up a coke can off the floor. Clip in with a super spinny gear. Find an empty car park and work on those
Heyup! "Sometimes you're the hammer. Sometimes you're the nail. Sometimes you get both hammered AND nailed." Or my own personal favourite: "Sometimes you're the dog, sometimes you're the lamppost."
I've been riding for well over 60 years and I still don't think I'm any good at it! But, as you say, I always feel better for having done it, and the anticipation is always worse than the event. The other thing is: don't give yourself a hard time for your limitations. Accept them. Work on them if you can, but work with them if you can't change them.
@@KatieKookaburra I wish it were true! Sadly, I’m well into the bit where the gap between ambition and ability is getting wider. But I enjoy what I can do, and I’m doing a lot of Zwifting just now to make sure my summer is fun - which is much more important than being good!
again the love channel , had a running foot injury lol.good fun uncliiping and getting off your opposite side lol, you get used it ,still snow and ice here in canada ohwell thank god im a runner too .cheers
Hay up Katie great vid 👍 Although I don't have strava premium ( price )😅😢I am like you, it's been a record over the years when out walking and now cycling, it's a great reminder of what you have done and where you have been 😊 Keep up the great vids 🎉 coming
excellent video. Learnt some really interesting things. Totally true that bad experiences are very important to learn. Also what you meant about consistency, in between the rain and that I got a flu it's been more than 15 days without riding the bike for me, and I bought a new bike like two weeks ago, a Canyon Pathlite 6 (2022 model, which I think is a beautiful bike, that 2022 model, and have the perfect size tyres, imho, 40mm, which is a tyre width that looks so good to me), and couldn't ride it, though I like to look at it xD , Strava and Komoot are excellent to improve, specially Strava, though Komoot is great for touring and creating routes. Also I got a Sigma ROX 11.1 Evo, a bike computer, and it also encourages me a lot to improve, it keeps track of a lot of stats, with or without sensors, great stuff.
'Mood follows Action' like that and I totally agree I've had some of my best days out after feeling.....I just can't be armed to go out. PS I like riding in the winter 🤫 emtb out in the 🌲🌲🌲
I mainly only ride zwift and to work but the ride to work I don’t even think is a mile and it is all flat. but I try to do good on zwift I have a problem with sticking to it though like my last ride was the four horseman route and that was back in end of December and I achieved a lot in December and now I have a hard time getting out and doing my ride. Some of it is the cold as my garage is cold but mostly it is laziness and unfortunately losing the drive to cycle, and my other work outs
Hi Katie! Been following you for a long time! Great to see you're still living your dream! Thank you for all the inspiration! Cycling has changed my life and I actually wrote a very short book on lessons I've learned and i would love to share it with you! Please let me know if that sounds like something you're interested in!
Just bought my first road bike Gennise £220 Aluminium. First Tour of Bristol Charity ride. Riding with Type two Diabetes so finding out how best to fuel for riding no sugar.
Never realised how many good trails/off road routes there is near me.(from Strava heat maps and club members) 2nd year in watopia and 1st year riding west yorks 😂
Hi Katie, thanks for been such an inspiration for normal mortals like me who like to just cycle, question pls - do you still use the GRX for climbs only or do you switch group sets accordingly, thanks again and cheers
Haha I can’t turn right either, and if I do have to go round a tight right hand corner I find myself sticking my tongue out the right side of my mouth 😂
Very nice advice and lessons, I agree with most although I am still not liking Strava very much... I don't know why and I understand I am in the minority but hopefully I'll get to terms with it😁
Hi have you ever had a really shit ride head wind all the way felt slow like riding through treacle, then get home look at starve to find a lot of PBs.
I cant turn right either!! Not on a bike, on skates and even when doing flip turns in the pool, i can only turn and push off the wall to the left! I have found my tribe at last!🤣
Aye up Ducky … ta very much for sharing them top ten lessons! Can’t imagine my cycling journey without Zwift and Strava. I’m looking forward to my fifth outdoor riding season since rediscovering cycling in 2020 … with any luck I won’t break any more bones this year! Hoping all your planned adventures this year come good! 🚴♂️⛰️🐑🙂
Ridden all my life just abput(60 yrs plus!) and still feeling like a kid at times whizzing along. So tip 11 would be have fun. Echo a lot of your good advice, my goto winter bike us a 430euro secondhand Ridley Fenix. It's a perfect winter bike , aluminium, mixed Shimano groupset and Continental Grand prix 4 season tyres. I leave the carbon bike for the summer! Joined a local club last year and it has enhanced my enjoyment no end. You learn so much and the cycling crowd are so supportive and friendly. Consistently riding is very important too and last year I started back with 90 rides in 90days. Anything fro 5k upto 50k with the club. A game changer as far as fitness is concerned. Great video
Some things I've learned: All of my best cycling memories have included points where I've said to myself, "Why am I like this?" At the end of a day out on the bike, you can feel like you've had a week's worth of experiences. I cannot express how much self-awareness, self-respect, and pride I've come to have by accomplishing my cycling goals.
What a gem you are Katie! 10 out of 10 spot on nuggets. My biggest lesson (at 70), that I learned the hard way: DON"T STOP. In your 30s and 40s life gets busier. Days off are ok, until they become weeks. Weeks become months and before you know it, you're in a hole, looking longingly at the riders you pass by in the car. Stay safe my dear. By the way, I'm embarrassed to say, I still after 40 years, feel uncomfortable riding with no hands.
Been cycling all my life off and on. As a kid I was lucky to have a really family-friendly bike shop in town where the owner was just as happy to see me walk in the door just to look as he was some high level big spender. He helped cultivate my cycling dreams and excitement. Sunk all my money from my first job week after week to buy my first real road bike. Good times!! Enjoy riding my bike just as much today. 52 years old now. That bike shop is still there today. The original owner passed away and his son runs it now.
Yes, the Strava effect is a good thing, since it means more, better workouts. And more fun and adventure.
I found my new love of road cycling after my first hip replacement 2019 had always ridden a mountain bike most of my life. But hadn’t been able to put my knee to my chest from the age of 11 years old. My surgeon changed my life 45 years old and bought a 2nd hand road bike and that was it loved it!! Now had my 2nd hip replacement and I’m absolutely gagging to get back on my bike 11 weeks post operation!! And hopefully I will be stronger and be able to do longer climbs with no pain!!
I'm 36 and have just started my bike journey in January this year! I'm really short (5ft nothing) and didn't think I'd be any good at cycling with my stubby little legs, I did try to get into cycling about 8 years ago but just found getting a bike to fit sooo hard. This time I've got myself a decent hardtail mountain bike that my other half has happily helped adjust so I can get comfy. I figured the mountain bike would be my best starter option as I don't really know what kind of riding I like to do yet, so at least with this I can go anywhere I fancy. So far I don't mind cross country and fairly tame trails (not technical or downhill stuff) but I 'think' I'm liking the road a little bit more! Subscribing to your videos because seeing other women doing it so well is really inspiring to go out and try new things and get out to see new places, and your enthusiasm for riding is infectious! I went on the road on my own for the first time this weekend, it was lovely just going at my own pace enjoying the early morning being outside, and was so surprised how far I managed to get! The only issue is getting over my fear of being run over by cars as I'm still not overly confident on the bike, so any tips for how to handle traffic would be great for a newbie :)
Good luck on your biking journey!
Not clipping in on steep hills and not turning to the right is my krypton.. Maybe my new skill to conquer this year.
Your bike wisdom is beyond your 10 years. I’ve been watching your videos almost from the beginning. I remember that Giant bike and how you were considering whether you wanted a carbon bike or not. It seemed you were going back and forth on it. I also remember that when you first started riding you weren’t in a good place physically or mentally and cycling changed all that. It’s really good to see you healthy and happy. It was very nice to meet you last spring in LA. You are a very good ambassador for cycling community. By the way I’ve been riding for 52 years and don’t plan on quitting! Thanks for the video!🤓
I've learned so many things from watching your adventures Katie. I'll also admit I just love to see your smile and hear that wonderful laugh! Hoping you have a fun-filled 2024!
Loved this one, Katie…. I often find myself saying on cold and unpleasant days, that you never regret going out for a ride. You may hate the prospect of layering up, the hills to come or the thought of rain, but I never ever regret going out!
I cycled a lot in 2008 and competed in time trials and loved it, I had a long time just commuting and things. I got back into building my endurance up again last year and all the love of cycling came back. I head this advice recently which resonated with me, its start where you are, as I didn’t cycle for a long time, I felt I would never be as good as I was.
You’re an inspiration. Thanks a lot for this video as I’m struggling in my bike journey. Congrats and keep the part 2 coming!
Hi Katie! Love your videos! I can’t turn right either, but find squeezing the back brake to get my foot clipped in on steep hills helps. 😊 Keep up the good work!
I love these lessons, especially the one about not having to spend thousands of pounds on a bike. When you first get into cycling it is so easy to get caught up in feeling you need all the bells and whistles, when really like you say, you just need the bike that you already have.
About the not being able to do tight right turns....I have the same thing but with turning left and for the same reason. I keep meaning to practice setting off and stopping with my leg foot down to get used to it, but cannot even do that. 🤦♀🤦♀ It just feels so strange to use the other foot that I worry that I will fall off. 😅😅
Hi there i just had a new left hip fitted but was pleased i managed to have it done in November. So i have to miss December jan and February riding . But i am so keen to get back on the bike sgain now Katie , can't wait
What I've learnt from a very early age, and that what society is only just waking up to, is that your mind and body loves the outdoors and especially if exercise is involved.
Cycled since childhood, 35 now. Many mistakes and lessons learnt along the way, from having jeans with chainring stains and a soggy backside through most of university commuting by bike (FIT FULL-LENGTH MUDGUARDS DAMNIT!), to truly appreciating what a difference quality cycling-specific clothing and tyres make now I'm fortunate enough to have the money to spend on it and it's a hobby as well as just a means to get from A-to-B.
In a way I like that it's been a journey, as I can fondly look back on tackling LEJOG on a mountain bike with a 5-main Aldi tent strapped to the back, to having an awesome drop bar bike and go zoom these days.
Absolutely well done Katie for what you've achieved during that decade, on & off the "horse".
Still plenty of room to add to the tapestry, especially
🎵 To the left to the left 🎵 :)
Thanks great video, my first year on zwift cycling at 56years, male, c cat, mostly of the back, tip do the speed work with the group botts. Level 27, zwift cycling,, level 3, zwift running. 😊
Awesome video as always! The overarching takeaway (of all your videos but also your cycling journey) is to always find JOY in it. Even the bad bits make you better for another adventure and thats the beautiful part.
You should do a 10 years, 10 favorite cycling memories video!
Absolutely!!! Ooooh I like this… my ten fave old videos from my channel. My fave memories. Oooh too many to choose :)
I've been riding bikes since a kid but never took it seriously until my roommate introduced me to Mountain bike/Dirt Trail riding in 1990. A few years after that, I started a bike patrol and found road cycling shortly after that. One thing to mention over the years of cycling is the mental health benefits outside the physical health benefits. I find that on group or solo rides it helps improve my mood and release the stress of work and life. cycling is a family of friends and when you are physically injured or broke down on the side of the road, you find people willing to go out of their way to come help. One final piece of advise to someone scared to challenge is to sign up for the organized rides. You will learn more from others and learn more about your abilities on the bike.
Hurray, Katie! Wonderful to hear your top bicycling tips. Always inspiring
I've been riding far longer than I care to admit to - but will say the one biggest lesson I have learned is that you are never too old to get out there and ride that adventure 💜🚴♀
Top tips there Katie 👍. What I found is that getting on Rouvy when the weather is bad keeps me going during winter. In previous years I'd just stop in late autumn and only started again when the weather was nice again. I know - bit of a woos, lol. But now I can ride somewhere in virtual summer, no matter the weather.
Beautiful reflection video! Great insight, very inspiring. Also, I can’t U turn right either 😂.
I always look forward to your new videos. I have been commuting for almost 20 years and recently found fun in longer weekend rides thanks in part to your channel. Cheers
wow, that means I been following you for 10 years! 🎉🎉 Enjoyed every minute, Thanks KK! 😊
The contrast between your experience at GB Escapades couldn't be any different to mind - that weather for you and Ang was absolute atrocious whereas last year it was bliss. Am just hoping for more of the same great weather as yes I've signed up again - just loved it! And ofc it goes without saying, congrats on hitting 10 years!
Started cycling again last year after many years away, was running and playing football an things like that for a long time but the knees won't stand up to much of that anymore! Strava has been a great tool for me because you can see you are making progress even if you don't feel like you are, and the challenges (that get you discount codes and prize draw entries) are a good motivator to get out as well at this time of year when it's been so cold.
Man, I can't wait to get back out there. This winter has been brutal, and we still have so much snow and ice around.
You are an inspiration! Congratulations on 10 years, now enjoy the next decade riding!
Brilliant vid, as always Katie, made me think of a saying I once heard, which I think is great and has always stuck in my mind, 'You don't have to be amazing to start but you have start to be amazing'! Sums you up really 🥰
Awwww Bob 🥹🥹 so true and thank you!!!!
Great video Katie and sound, relatable advice all put across in your usual sparkly way. Always great to have someone push you up the climbs, and you definitely push me. Looking forward to more fun rides in 2024 and pushing even harder 😉😂.
Hi Katie! Love your work and your honesty in sharing your experiences. Can absolutely relate to the fear I've placed on certain climbs and rides. Keep smiling 🙂
So well done and helpful. Thanks!
Great to see you online, thanks for these tips😊
I too, unclip the left foot first, but it is much easier to do a U turn in the states that way. Thanks for the videos!
You’re right about Strava. The number of times in a proper climb where I’ve nearly given up, then thought about my ‘friends’ on Strava taking the micky and then I’ve just on with it to prove them wrong🤔🤦♂️
One thing I’ve learnt is just keep pedalling how ever slow you’re going keep pedalling and you’ll get there in the end.
Thanks Katie for great advice 😊
Thank you for sharing your tips/advice. I love cycling, walking and running. I’ve not been doing any long cycling days, recently because I’m currently training for a ultramarathon at the moment which I’m looking forward to but also nervous about. I’m still keeping my cycling up through commuting, which works out about 48km a month, and I’m planning to do a multi day cycling challenge which all being well I start training for in April. I also like Strava for the reasons you mentioned 😂😂😂Hope you have a ace weekend in and out of the saddle 🙂👍
1:52 I love the train disc brakes! 😆 🚂🚃🚃
100% about right handed u-turns. I started doing rides with tight switch backs, so I know I’ll need to work on it. I just had to do some cone drills. The owner of my local bike shop is also a coach. The class with the most students is the low speed skills course. Riding figure of 8 around cones. Slow down to pick up a coke can off the floor. Clip in with a super spinny gear. Find an empty car park and work on those
A belated Happy New Year Katie - looking forward to your content to come during 2024! 😉
Nice to see you on the GCN show ( 9:42 into it ) 👊👊
Good spot
Heyup!
"Sometimes you're the hammer. Sometimes you're the nail. Sometimes you get both hammered AND nailed." Or my own personal favourite: "Sometimes you're the dog, sometimes you're the lamppost."
Great advice Katie 😊 Pete
I've been riding for well over 60 years and I still don't think I'm any good at it! But, as you say, I always feel better for having done it, and the anticipation is always worse than the event. The other thing is: don't give yourself a hard time for your limitations. Accept them. Work on them if you can, but work with them if you can't change them.
Tim stop you are!!! I know it matey :)
@@KatieKookaburra I wish it were true! Sadly, I’m well into the bit where the gap between ambition and ability is getting wider. But I enjoy what I can do, and I’m doing a lot of Zwifting just now to make sure my summer is fun - which is much more important than being good!
again the love channel , had a running foot injury lol.good fun uncliiping and getting off your opposite side lol, you get used it ,still snow and ice here in canada ohwell thank god im a runner too .cheers
Oh Katie you have just been spotted on todays UA-cam gcn video in the crowd on a climb willunga hill 😮 ❤
I wish!! Send me the vid and time stamp for my lookalike haha :)
Actually I was there in 2019 so it could be me :)
We Ride With Cycling Legend Richie Porte On Willunga Hill
7:17 @KatieKookaburra hitchcock moment on GCN
@@KatieKookaburra We Ride With Cycling Legend Richie Porte On Willunga Hill
7:17 @KatieKookaburra hitchcock moment on GCN
@@mechpatt cheers for the help , I think it showed Katie twice but the second time wasn’t her have but us followers know what she looks like 😂
I see the sheep0 got a quick appearance at the end. Thanks
I can't turn right either 🤣 Did a triathlon the other year with a right hand hairpin and had to put my foot down every lap 🤦
Hay up Katie great vid 👍
Although I don't have strava premium ( price )😅😢I am like you, it's been a record over the years when out walking and now cycling, it's a great reminder of what you have done and where you have been 😊
Keep up the great vids 🎉 coming
excellent video. Learnt some really interesting things. Totally true that bad experiences are very important to learn. Also what you meant about consistency, in between the rain and that I got a flu it's been more than 15 days without riding the bike for me, and I bought a new bike like two weeks ago, a Canyon Pathlite 6 (2022 model, which I think is a beautiful bike, that 2022 model, and have the perfect size tyres, imho, 40mm, which is a tyre width that looks so good to me), and couldn't ride it, though I like to look at it xD ,
Strava and Komoot are excellent to improve, specially Strava, though Komoot is great for touring and creating routes. Also I got a Sigma ROX 11.1 Evo, a bike computer, and it also encourages me a lot to improve, it keeps track of a lot of stats, with or without sensors, great stuff.
'Mood follows Action' like that and I totally agree I've had some of my best days out after feeling.....I just can't be armed to go out.
PS I like riding in the winter 🤫 emtb out in the 🌲🌲🌲
I mainly only ride zwift and to work but the ride to work I don’t even think is a mile and it is all flat. but I try to do good on zwift I have a problem with sticking to it though like my last ride was the four horseman route and that was back in end of December and I achieved a lot in December and now I have a hard time getting out and doing my ride. Some of it is the cold as my garage is cold but mostly it is laziness and unfortunately losing the drive to cycle, and my other work outs
Miss Katie, the most important lesson is HAVE FUN!!!!!!
Definitely do the strava thing 😂
Very encouraging❤
Hi Katie! Been following you for a long time! Great to see you're still living your dream! Thank you for all the inspiration! Cycling has changed my life and I actually wrote a very short book on lessons I've learned and i would love to share it with you! Please let me know if that sounds like something you're interested in!
Heyyy thank you :) defo leave a link to your book so others can benefit from your experiences :)
Just bought my first road bike Gennise £220 Aluminium. First Tour of Bristol Charity ride.
Riding with Type two Diabetes so finding out how best to fuel for riding no sugar.
Never realised how many good trails/off road routes there is near me.(from Strava heat maps and club members) 2nd year in watopia and 1st year riding west yorks 😂
100% on the Strava, the number of times I shove myself along so I dont look even worse than normal 😂
Chapters in the video would be really helpful :)
Hi Katie, thanks for been such an inspiration for normal mortals like me who like to just cycle, question pls - do you still use the GRX for climbs only or do you switch group sets accordingly, thanks again and cheers
Good video - sound advice.
Strava! For all control freaks - it helps me keep consistent and also improve the social side of it all
Funny, I am the same with left turns only, left foot down, cannot get on from right side either. Must be swing right leg over!
Ref getting out in winter when the weather is against you, remember: Winter miles=Summer smiles!
Do a part 2!! (Please ☺️)
Absolutely!!!
Is that you standing next to the road at the 7:16 point in the GCN video of Alex with Richie Porte up Willunga hill?
Sure is haha good spot
There's a picture of you on GCN. The GCN Show No. 576 at 9:42!
Haha yup that’s me :)
our bike angel, the lord is good, Im 6-4 my bike is a giant escape-xl 3, I love it, you are so good, thx u thx u mr bince..
Now there is no excuse anymore to hop on the bikey ..! 😂
Apart from when it’s snowy and icy!! Turbo time babby
10 years of cycling, best thing learnt . Don’t crash into a tree , it F@%k ing hurts
Haha I can’t turn right either, and if I do have to go round a tight right hand corner I find myself sticking my tongue out the right side of my mouth 😂
Do you have a favorite tire for dry conditions ?
No greetings at the start of the video 😨 jk haha. I've been riding for 10 years as well! And fully agree with everything you're saying:)
Lesson 11, if it's not recorded on Strava it didn't happen 😜
Sometimes silence is golden.
“Mood follows action” should be inscribed on all psychotherapy books. 🙏🏻 Unfortunately, most people believe the exact opposite. 😕
11) you have learned the value of a quality bike fit, which helps you avoid injury and improve performance
I'm still trying to find that person slower than me!!
In the U.S we consider Cyclists as those who bike race or join races . Is this the same in UK? Otherwise we are just biking 😅
I think you are on GCN Show Ep. 576 at 09:42, or am I wrong?
Haha that’s me ok good spot!! :)
@@KatieKookaburra Well, I think I see you more often than some of my neighbours, so....
Very nice advice and lessons, I agree with most although I am still not liking Strava very much... I don't know why and I understand I am in the minority but hopefully I'll get to terms with it😁
Hi have you ever had a really shit ride head wind all the way felt slow like riding through treacle, then get home look at starve to find a lot of PBs.
YASSSSSS 😛😛😛
How about never keep a bus load of people waiting because I’m not organised. December 2023 gran cañaría. 🙈
The only cycling-related experiences that I regret are the ones that I have not taken.
"That which does not destroy you makes you stronger. Except for bears. Bears will kill you."
I cant turn right either!! Not on a bike, on skates and even when doing flip turns in the pool, i can only turn and push off the wall to the left! I have found my tribe at last!🤣
All of these could also be applied to running 😂
Aye up Ducky … ta very much for sharing them top ten lessons! Can’t imagine my cycling journey without Zwift and Strava. I’m looking forward to my fifth outdoor riding season since rediscovering cycling in 2020 … with any luck I won’t break any more bones this year! Hoping all your planned adventures this year come good! 🚴♂️⛰️🐑🙂
bad day is only a bad day if you don't learn what made it a bad day
I think the bike doesn't make any difference - better to spend your dosh on quality clothing and kit.
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Ride every day if you can :-)
you forgot - always wear a helmet! ;-)