Yes, to more of your "Day in the Life Vlogs"! As a side note, I live in Oregon and all of my favorite bicycling UA-cam channels are from the UK. Many thanks to you for taking the time to create such fun and interesting videos for us. I'm well chuffed!
I recently got a Stages Bike SB20 that my wife and I share, I got an extra seatpost and saddle as we use different saddles, so it is really simple to just swap the seat post, adjust to our settings and boom, we are riding in under 2 mins. Absolutely love it.
Love my quadlock. I need to get a mount for the bike but I've been using their vibration damper mount on my motorcycle for about 5k miles now. On and offroad. No issues.
I bought a Tacx Neo Bike earlier this year as I also was tired of the faff. One big thing was I got on it one time and forgot to turn it on at the power socket, used the laptop (which was already on) and didn't notice until I had finished. Yes, turning the pedals powered the smart bike, smart resistance and connection to Zwift. I was amazed. Bottom line, not sure I would recommend it as I am worried about longevity, but so far its great and I am glad I can just get on and ride it, plus the advantage of these types of trainers is you can play around with your position a lot as they are adjustable everywhere. You can also stick TT bars on there. 2nd best thing I bought was mobile AirCon, for the turbo obviously lol
I always do a quick wipe down of all my bikes like that, simple and quick. I even take a dampened rag and wipe down my road bike tires and feel for the rag to hang up/snag which indicates a possible puncture ie: thorn, glass, wire etc stuck in the tread
love you videos Katie so thank you. May I please ask what winter jacket you use in this clip as it looks great? Thank you and take care, happy riding xx
Just brought a wattbike atom 2nd gen and absolutely love it compared to the faff of bringing my bike in the house especially in the winter when my bike is always getting filthy
Had a Gen1 Wattbike for 2 years & loved it, my time spent on Zwift justified upgrading to the Kickr Bike. Feels amazing, silky smooth & ERG mode is far superior to others I've tried. Steering & gradient tilt is bit of a novelty after a few months, but would say its worth the money & will make training great over the winter 👍
I've almost pulled the trigger on a Wahoo Kickr bike a few times. I'm looking at a reconditioned model from Wahoo. It has a full warranty. If you catch a reconditioned model on sale - it saves around US$600 versus the new ones. Not sure if they are available in the UK though.
Just bought a quadlock, use on the commuter bike. I do have another quad lock mount for a road bike - problem - seemingly impossible to fit when you run TT bars.
@@KatieKookaburra I've tried to use the stem mount and I couldn't turn the phone enough to get it to easily release - I could possibly move the TT bars further apart. Other idea was to position the quad lock outmount directly on the TT bars themselves. Problem with that as much as I tried I couldn't get the right position to use the aero bar at the time as having phone in the quad lock. Back to the drawing board must be a solution haha
Love your day in the life video! I too am really nosy and love to see what people get up too😂 I have a wattbike and it’s a fantastic bit of kit. Amazing for Zwift and I’d be lost without it. Highly recommend!
Katie, love your videos. I put my older Trek 5000 permanently on my indoor trainer and bought a new BMC road machine with Di2 for outside rides. I view it as a win-win! Tea bags? Only Yorkshire Gold for me in the USA.
I don’t recommend Wattbike atom if you regularly use erg mode. I find it struggles to match power evenly and typically surges way over target which is not helpful on threshold or especially VO2 intervals. It’s ok for zwift races although I would probably prefer gear shifters like the kckr bike which are more like a road bike.
Definitely recommend the WattBike Atom Gen 2. Works really well, great size , easily moved and adjusted, UK company and a good price compared to other options.
To say that you enjoy listening to somebody's talking, I've always found it to be the ultime compliment you could pay to someone; and your Northern accent is so warm and clear, it is so welcoming! 🌝 I don't know who the hell was on that race but you could've dropped the entire comment section, me plodding along at the very tail 🙃😄 😃
That really is such a lovely compliment thank you! Glad you enjoy hearing my rambles :) hahaha some hitters that’s who were on the race ha. I love a good steady spin on the bike :)
That phone mount takes up a lot of prime handlebar space. A mount on the stem allows that center part to be useful again if the phone is turned 90 degrees. If you have knee clearance, you're golden! Since the phone is in line with the slipstream of the bars, you're aero too! A bit techy, but I'll take any advantage I can find. Great video as always!
Most people use it on the stem, but I’ve got t- Rex arms so my stem isn’t long enough 🤣🤣 so the handbag it goes. Also they do come with out front mounts like you get with a Garmin / Wahoo :)
Katie, Just a thought / question . When you do a long ride and don't finish where you started how do you get yourself back the trains are awkward , being met by friends /family is a bit of a burden , so how do you get back???? I was looking at the way of the roses 170 miles , should be able to do that in a long day but i am going to be on the wrong side of the country tired etc ,, could stay in accommodation , bike friendly accom is a bit scarce and even if i do find it the next day the only thing thats changed is I am not worn out .... I think theres an episode there
I will just find accommodation and will always try and find a Premier Inn which are bike friendly :) Travelodge also do the same (but I prefer a Premier haha). Hope that helps :)
I couldn't get out on my bike this morning so I used the turbo in the garage for the first time this autumn. I'm very happy with using a bike I've had for over 26 years and I wouldn't use it to ride outside any more, I've just fitted it with a garmin speed sensor and cadence sensor and I'm happy with that. I get a good workout and is good enough for those days when the open roads are out of the question.
Yeah Zwifting and training indoors is amazing! It won’t ever beat the open roads on a summer’s day but defo beats in when it’s chucking down and icy!! :)
I’ve had a Wattbike Gen 1 for around 18 month, great bit of kit and worth every penny. I’m not too fussed about the lack of gear feedback on the Gen 1 but I know the Gen 2 has resolved this minor issue.
For Zwift - KICKR. I spent most of lockdown on one. Including a 107 mile charity bike ride. It's just like riding a bike 🙂 I thought the tilt would be a novelty but hooked into Zwift it's great. You stand up out of the saddle naturally just like you would outside. Adjustment is a breeze as well. You could probably use it to do bike fits!
Unfortunately, I’ve seen plenty of posts regarding Quadlock causing damage to iPhone camera image stabiliser internals. They hold the phone so ridged to the bars that any vibration is transferred. I think they are about to release an anti-vibration mount to reduce the risk.
Good question about the indoor training bike - I have a Wahoo Kickr Snap but looking at buying a 'real' indoor trainer. From what I can see none of them have the ability to rock from side to side, something I'd really like to have (giving the sprints that extra boost). Guess the solution would be to get a trainer and a rocking plate. And then get a bigger flat bc those rocking plates are kinda massive.
Was really glad you got me onto Quad-lock, it's great on the bike, in the car, and the keyring - just wish the case was another colour than black - black is just so easy to lose!!
Had a tacx neo smart bike for 2 months, love it ! the road feel and vibrations across rough terrain is brill. only fault i can find is the saddle seems tough, give me a numb thingy !😆. must swap it out. but bike seems faultless, even love the fans. Love your vids katie 😎
Turkish delight is incredible as replacement of any meal....When comes down to smart bikes I highly recommend Wahoo kickr bije. Got one few weeks ago and LOVE it. I did have a chance to try them all, and to me, Wahoo is by far the best. Safe riding and thanks for sharing your life with us....Cheers:)
Wahoo Kickr bike is quite good. Adjustability is great; but obviously seems irrelevant if it’s just you using it. But cool for trying to adjust your geometry and fit. For example, you can try a different reach without swapping stems
Random question but how you cleaning your bibs and getting them dry in a flat? I live in a house and always wash my bibs in the shower and drip dry over the bath and let them air dry! always a faff in the winter as they take ages to dry out...
Wattbike Atom, 2nd Gen. Hoofing bit of kit. Can just jump on whenever, no mess tins. It just works with all the apps too. Zwift, TrainerRoad. It’s waz!
I must be cheap I buy SPF 50+ in a 1 litre pump from the supermarket for around $20. Those little tunes are handy though. Must be a way of refilling from the large pump bottle. 💰🤔. The quad lock is awesome, I've got one now on my trainer.
Zwift season, bring it on! Have you had to tweak your bike at all once adding to the indoor trainer? I’ve got chain rub in front after setting up on my Kickr, so need to sort that and remember to un-do any tweaks come spring… 😩
I always enjoy your videos and the 'day-in-the-life' versions are a nice addition. Loads of respect and appreciation for you and all that you bring to us. My Quad-Lock is mounted just like yours and I recently purchased a pair of Shimano winter boots so I can ride through the season (yes, I am a copycat). Well done my friend!
@@KatieKookaburra Riding with you would be a dream. Difficult to do from 4,000 miles away. Inspiring young lady with a great UA-cam channel. Keep inspiring.
I like these vids bit like having a natter. Looked at my bikey in the shed today could do with a rub down too, wet end to yesterday's ride so quickly back in the shed.
A day in the life ... yes, more please! Just wondering if you use an external battery for the phone while cycling on the road? If I do anything other than record Strava with the phone in sleep mode, the battery runs down too fast. Can't see navigating for an extended time without back up battery power. PS: Turkish Delight ... yumm!!
Hi Katie, cycled on Ashworth Valley with a colleague from Work who lives in Middleton. It's a great place to Cycle, especially with a stop at the Drop Off Café 😁 Love the video's, how's the cook book progressing 🤔 Oh yes, love the Van 🚴♀️😁🚴♂️👍🚴
Hi Katie good video you make riding good l sometimes use my trax rollers listening too always on the big chainring do you find you eat alot when do alot off miles take care
Rather than buying a Zwift bike would it be cheaper to pick up a second hand roadie and just leave it on the trainer ? It doesn’t have to be very good if you never ride it outside.
Just reminded me I need tea bags haha! Thank you, can't do without my Yorkshire tea. We have just set up zwift so once my toes better I can't wait to use it and hopefully join one of your rides with you :) Great video as always lovely xx
Yessss Rebecca please do! I lead a women’s social ride first Tuesday of each month at 5pm UK time. It’s a proper social - no drop and just an awesome group of women! :)
I find the quadlocked phone handy for navigation. However I need to charge the phone after 100km. I'm sure there is something I could do better with the phone to avoid this.
Have you turned off the screen light? I turn mine right down and that makes it last a fair bit longer but depends which phone you have and how the battery is.
@@KatieKookaburra When navigating a new course I do need it on. I am using Ride GPS. I may have heard that if I download my course, I can turn it to flight mode to save power. I'm in a 5km bubble, so time to try these things. thanks for you videos. cheers
Wattbike v2 is hands down the best bike purchase I’ve ever made. No need to spend more money on a kickr or stages bike. It’s incredibly accurate, solid to ride and easy to adjust, perfect Zwift weapon. Also the wattbike I believe is the most compact so perfect for a flat!
What was the result of your forced rest? Did you find that taking it down a few notches for a short period helped with injuries, aches, fitness and burnout? Would love a discussion of "overtraining"
Awww no not at all, the Achilles made me rest for a few weeks but I’ve nothing to ‘train for’ so having a bit of time off the bike. Well still riding but nothing set :)
So many differing reviews of smart bikes- some are very disappointed in the KICKR bike, other praise it, likewise Stages. Given the cost, I decided to buy a used bike to leave on my turbo - the same spec as my road bike. It saves swapping wheels and is considerably cheaper. As for day's in your life - I do enjoy them
Katie , theres no need for sun cream at this time of year , it will do your skin good to not be shielded all the time ... Turkish Delight is hanging rather eat the box it came in
@@KatieKookaburra well your not exactly wrong , but in the autumn its not a necessity , we as people used to be outside 24 /7 try it once for an hour without
I am well excited I bloody love it! I used to really hate when the nights got darker. Still not a huge fan of it now but least we have the Zwift community to get back into! :)
Just waiting for my cassette to be delivered tomorrow and then I can get my zwift on. Smart trainer arrived and ready. 'Ashy Vally' said like a true local lol peace out heywood neighbour 😁👍
Hiya Katie I’ve used Wattbike Atom since the start of lockdown and it’s been great! Absolutely love it! Wattbike couldn’t get me a new one in time so I struck lucky and got a nearly new one from eBay plus it meant I saved a few quid too! Win win! I got it for the same reasons that you’re looking to get a training bike plus I’m now, and very luckily, living in the french alps so definitely comes in handy in winter!!! I see you’re from my original neck of the woods as I was born in Chadderton! Best…..Phil 😃 x
Turkish Delight is next level.. When we go on holiday to Turkey they lay out a full spread of the stuff at breakfast. I sit down with a plate of it only to be told by my wife, aren't you going to have something proper to eat... Haha I'm sorry.. What.. Haha
@@KatieKookaburra Turkish Delight just sounds exotic, you could be in your car in the middle of the lidl carpark chomping on their own brand, still going to be exotic. 🤣🤣
Great vlog skinny k Turkish delight for breakfast wow ur living the dream hee love Turkish delight. Have a great week skinny k and yes bring more life vlog hopefully I will watch them
Just buy a cheap second hand bike to put permanently on the turbo, that’s what I have. You don’t need anything fancy to put on a turbo, you just need a smooth drivetrain so it can be a 20kg steel frame
Greetings Katie 🙂So happy you given yourself a chance to heal👣 ( achilles injury can be difficult ) seems like forever to recover. Pool therapy may be helpful ( physical therapists usually have offices at gym pool locations). Helps with getting back to a healthy baseline and more importantly mental health ( sessions usually in a group , exchanging ideas , stories and strategies for a healthy recovery. It's always nice to get into a heated pool and chill 🧘love the videos 🌹 ☮️kevin
Kevin got some awesome news… it’s absolutely fine now. Healed totally :) I’m a lucky lass eh. Made up! Just having a bit of time off the bike in between starting up training again for next year :) rest makes me super keen again for more to come!
Yes please, more day in the life videos!! Good fun :)
who cares two hoots
Yes, to more of your "Day in the Life Vlogs"! As a side note, I live in Oregon and all of my favorite bicycling UA-cam channels are from the UK. Many thanks to you for taking the time to create such fun and interesting videos for us. I'm well chuffed!
I recently got a Stages Bike SB20 that my wife and I share, I got an extra seatpost and saddle as we use different saddles, so it is really simple to just swap the seat post, adjust to our settings and boom, we are riding in under 2 mins. Absolutely love it.
Love my quadlock. I need to get a mount for the bike but I've been using their vibration damper mount on my motorcycle for about 5k miles now. On and offroad. No issues.
I bought a Tacx Neo Bike earlier this year as I also was tired of the faff. One big thing was I got on it one time and forgot to turn it on at the power socket, used the laptop (which was already on) and didn't notice until I had finished. Yes, turning the pedals powered the smart bike, smart resistance and connection to Zwift. I was amazed. Bottom line, not sure I would recommend it as I am worried about longevity, but so far its great and I am glad I can just get on and ride it, plus the advantage of these types of trainers is you can play around with your position a lot as they are adjustable everywhere. You can also stick TT bars on there. 2nd best thing I bought was mobile AirCon, for the turbo obviously lol
I always do a quick wipe down of all my bikes like that, simple and quick. I even take a dampened rag and wipe down my road bike tires and feel for the rag to hang up/snag which indicates a possible puncture ie: thorn, glass, wire etc stuck in the tread
Ooooh I’m going to start doing that on the tyres too! Great tip that! :)
love you videos Katie so thank you. May I please ask what winter jacket you use in this clip as it looks great? Thank you and take care, happy riding xx
Filmed in today’s video just for you :)
Can't go wrong with the wahoo kickr bike! Love it!
Just brought a wattbike atom 2nd gen and absolutely love it compared to the faff of bringing my bike in the house especially in the winter when my bike is always getting filthy
Had a Gen1 Wattbike for 2 years & loved it, my time spent on Zwift justified upgrading to the Kickr Bike. Feels amazing, silky smooth & ERG mode is far superior to others I've tried. Steering & gradient tilt is bit of a novelty after a few months, but would say its worth the money & will make training great over the winter 👍
Love these normal day videos, please keep them coming :-)
I've almost pulled the trigger on a Wahoo Kickr bike a few times. I'm looking at a reconditioned model from Wahoo. It has a full warranty. If you catch a reconditioned model on sale - it saves around US$600 versus the new ones. Not sure if they are available in the UK though.
I have the Wattbike atom, is perfect for zwifting, add a rocker plate for extra comfort.
Ha! Put a quad lock on my bike only yesterday and it’s nice to know it’s designed here in Melbourne. Great video 👍
I use a quadlock to and love it for commute to work where I can see if I need to stop for an urgent call.
Just bought a quadlock, use on the commuter bike. I do have another quad lock mount for a road bike - problem - seemingly impossible to fit when you run TT bars.
Surely there’s a way…. Could you mount it to the base of the bar?
@@KatieKookaburra I've tried to use the stem mount and I couldn't turn the phone enough to get it to easily release - I could possibly move the TT bars further apart.
Other idea was to position the quad lock outmount directly on the TT bars themselves. Problem with that as much as I tried I couldn't get the right position to use the aero bar at the time as having phone in the quad lock. Back to the drawing board must be a solution haha
Atom 2 is a great bit of kit. Love it.
Love your day in the life video! I too am really nosy and love to see what people get up too😂 I have a wattbike and it’s a fantastic bit of kit. Amazing for Zwift and I’d be lost without it. Highly recommend!
Katie, love your videos. I put my older Trek 5000 permanently on my indoor trainer and bought a new BMC road machine with Di2 for outside rides. I view it as a win-win! Tea bags? Only Yorkshire Gold for me in the USA.
I don’t recommend Wattbike atom if you regularly use erg mode. I find it struggles to match power evenly and typically surges way over target which is not helpful on threshold or especially VO2 intervals. It’s ok for zwift races although I would probably prefer gear shifters like the kckr bike which are more like a road bike.
Definitely recommend the WattBike Atom Gen 2. Works really well, great size , easily moved and adjusted, UK company and a good price compared to other options.
Totally agree, Atom 2 is a great bit of kit and recommend to anyone.
I have used my quad lock twice and LOVE it!!!
Great product isn’t it?! I’m made up with mine :)
To say that you enjoy listening to somebody's talking, I've always found it to be the ultime compliment you could pay to someone; and your Northern accent is so warm and clear, it is so welcoming! 🌝
I don't know who the hell was on that race but you could've dropped the entire comment section, me plodding along at the very tail 🙃😄 😃
That really is such a lovely compliment thank you! Glad you enjoy hearing my rambles :) hahaha some hitters that’s who were on the race ha. I love a good steady spin on the bike :)
That phone mount takes up a lot of prime handlebar space. A mount on the stem allows that center part to be useful again if the phone is turned 90 degrees. If you have knee clearance, you're golden! Since the phone is in line with the slipstream of the bars, you're aero too! A bit techy, but I'll take any advantage I can find. Great video as always!
Most people use it on the stem, but I’ve got t- Rex arms so my stem isn’t long enough 🤣🤣 so the handbag it goes. Also they do come with out front mounts like you get with a Garmin / Wahoo :)
here comes winter and Turkish delight is awesome.
Katie, Just a thought / question . When you do a long ride and don't finish where you started how do you get yourself back the trains are awkward , being met by friends /family is a bit of a burden , so how do you get back???? I was looking at the way of the roses 170 miles , should be able to do that in a long day but i am going to be on the wrong side of the country tired etc ,, could stay in accommodation , bike friendly accom is a bit scarce and even if i do find it the next day the only thing thats changed is I am not worn out .... I think theres an episode there
I will just find accommodation and will always try and find a Premier Inn which are bike friendly :) Travelodge also do the same (but I prefer a Premier haha). Hope that helps :)
I couldn't get out on my bike this morning so I used the turbo in the garage for the first time this autumn. I'm very happy with using a bike I've had for over 26 years and I wouldn't use it to ride outside any more, I've just fitted it with a garmin speed sensor and cadence sensor and I'm happy with that. I get a good workout and is good enough for those days when the open roads are out of the question.
Yeah Zwifting and training indoors is amazing! It won’t ever beat the open roads on a summer’s day but defo beats in when it’s chucking down and icy!! :)
I’ve had a Wattbike Gen 1 for around 18 month, great bit of kit and worth every penny. I’m not too fussed about the lack of gear feedback on the Gen 1 but I know the Gen 2 has resolved this minor issue.
For Zwift - KICKR. I spent most of lockdown on one. Including a 107 mile charity bike ride. It's just like riding a bike 🙂 I thought the tilt would be a novelty but hooked into Zwift it's great. You stand up out of the saddle naturally just like you would outside.
Adjustment is a breeze as well. You could probably use it to do bike fits!
You mean the Kickr Bike??
@@KatieKookaburra Doh! Good point Katie, yes 🙂. I have the BIKE and the Headwind linked to my heart rate so the harder I work the harder it works
Atom seems the best for value and functionality
Unfortunately, I’ve seen plenty of posts regarding Quadlock causing damage to iPhone camera image stabiliser internals. They hold the phone so ridged to the bars that any vibration is transferred. I think they are about to release an anti-vibration mount to reduce the risk.
Great video Katie, love ya nails. A friend has a Watt Bike and absolutely loves it.
Good question about the indoor training bike - I have a Wahoo Kickr Snap but looking at buying a 'real' indoor trainer. From what I can see none of them have the ability to rock from side to side, something I'd really like to have (giving the sprints that extra boost). Guess the solution would be to get a trainer and a rocking plate. And then get a bigger flat bc those rocking plates are kinda massive.
Heliocare 360 fluid sunscreen is awesome. You’re videos inspired me to start cycling. Love the videos! Thank you for all of the tips and advice.
Was really glad you got me onto Quad-lock, it's great on the bike, in the car, and the keyring - just wish the case was another colour than black - black is just so easy to lose!!
Had a tacx neo smart bike for 2 months, love it ! the road feel and vibrations across rough terrain is brill. only fault i can find is the saddle seems tough, give me a numb thingy !😆. must swap it out. but bike seems faultless, even love the fans. Love your vids katie 😎
Your accent is so sweet, thank you for all you do. You crack me up at times.
Turkish delight is incredible as replacement of any meal....When comes down to smart bikes I highly recommend Wahoo kickr bije. Got one few weeks ago and LOVE it. I did have a chance to try them all, and to me, Wahoo is by far the best. Safe riding and thanks for sharing your life with us....Cheers:)
and cup tea ☕️ great job 🚴♀️😎🍀yep you can’t beat a Turkish delight
Wahoo Kickr bike is quite good. Adjustability is great; but obviously seems irrelevant if it’s just you using it. But cool for trying to adjust your geometry and fit. For example, you can try a different reach without swapping stems
Random question but how you cleaning your bibs and getting them dry in a flat? I live in a house and always wash my bibs in the shower and drip dry over the bath and let them air dry! always a faff in the winter as they take ages to dry out...
I wash and spin them pretty well then chuck them on an an airer :) dry in summer in literally an hour but in winter takes a lot longer
Wattbike Atom, 2nd Gen. Hoofing bit of kit. Can just jump on whenever, no mess tins. It just works with all the apps too. Zwift, TrainerRoad. It’s waz!
Hoofing?!! Oooh love that!!!
Mega thanks for the recommendation :)
I must be cheap I buy SPF 50+ in a 1 litre pump from the supermarket for around $20. Those little tunes are handy though. Must be a way of refilling from the large pump bottle. 💰🤔.
The quad lock is awesome, I've got one now on my trainer.
Zwift season, bring it on! Have you had to tweak your bike at all once adding to the indoor trainer? I’ve got chain rub in front after setting up on my Kickr, so need to sort that and remember to un-do any tweaks come spring… 😩
Awwww no! Nah mine is ok but I’m sure I will have to adjust slightly.
I always enjoy your videos and the 'day-in-the-life' versions are a nice addition. Loads of respect and appreciation for you and all that you bring to us. My Quad-Lock is mounted just like yours and I recently purchased a pair of Shimano winter boots so I can ride through the season (yes, I am a copycat). Well done my friend!
Cheers Jim!! So glad you like them. Haha we going to be twinning :) we have defo got to get a ride in at some point :)
@@KatieKookaburra Riding with you would be a dream. Difficult to do from 4,000 miles away. Inspiring young lady with a great UA-cam channel. Keep inspiring.
Buy a bike just for your turbo trainer , Iv got my old Trek connected to my turbo trainer been there for two years lol always clean
I like these vids bit like having a natter. Looked at my bikey in the shed today could do with a rub down too, wet end to yesterday's ride so quickly back in the shed.
A day in the life ... yes, more please! Just wondering if you use an external battery for the phone while cycling on the road? If I do anything other than record Strava with the phone in sleep mode, the battery runs down too fast. Can't see navigating for an extended time without back up battery power. PS: Turkish Delight ... yumm!!
I don’t - but I have an iPhone 12 and the battery is amazing on that! x
@@KatieKookaburra OK ... ta very much. Sounds like it's time for me to upgrade my iPhone 8!
I was told that sunscreen is not recommended to be used with aftershokz
Really?! Where did you see that??
Love this style of Vlog! 👍🏼 nails look great 👍🏼
Cos we both love being nosey ha! :)
@@KatieKookaburra looks like I’m filming my tattoo this week then 🤣
Yesssss!! 👌🏼
Feels like Zwift is the answer for the winter nights, as much as I really enjoy riding outside!
Banana Katie😄 .... very relaxing to watch you filling in your day. Defo make more of those🤘
these are my favourite kinds of videos to watch 💞
Hi Katie, cycled on Ashworth Valley with a colleague from Work who lives in Middleton. It's a great place to Cycle, especially with a stop at the Drop Off Café 😁
Love the video's, how's the cook book progressing 🤔
Oh yes, love the Van 🚴♀️😁🚴♂️👍🚴
Awww it’s half done I just never get round to finishing it 🙈
@@KatieKookaburra Please put me down for a copy (when it's finished 😂😂)
Do you use clip on mudguards at all? If not, don’t you end up with a wet back and rear?
I use mudguards that screw into the frame :)
Hi Katie good video you make riding good l sometimes use my trax rollers listening too always on the big chainring do you find you eat alot when do alot off miles take care
Hey Darren, cheers :) nah when I’m not riding my appetite drops SO much!!! Couldn’t even eat all that breakfast had to save it :) hope that helps
@@KatieKookaburra thanks Katie OK my work is phisicall lm in the building trade
Have the 1st Gen WATTBIKE great purchase never regretted it.
1st gen in the houuuusee!!!!! And still going strong?
@@KatieKookaburra haha the thought of attaching my bike to an indoor trainer fills me with dread..
Love day in the life videos! 😊
Rather than buying a Zwift bike would it be cheaper to pick up a second hand roadie and just leave it on the trainer ? It doesn’t have to be very good if you never ride it outside.
Yeah not a bad idea :)
@@KatieKookaburra perhaps, Ribble can sponsor you with an inexpensive model from last year's line (?)
Just found your channel great
videos ps nice person.
were did you get your table
top holder for your phone.
www.quadlockcase.co.uk/products/home-office-desk-mount
Just reminded me I need tea bags haha! Thank you, can't do without my Yorkshire tea. We have just set up zwift so once my toes better I can't wait to use it and hopefully join one of your rides with you :) Great video as always lovely xx
Yessss Rebecca please do! I lead a women’s social ride first Tuesday of each month at 5pm UK time. It’s a proper social - no drop and just an awesome group of women! :)
That appears to be a short stem on your bike. Is it a 70mm?
Nah think it’s 80mm
I find the quadlocked phone handy for navigation. However I need to charge the phone after 100km. I'm sure there is something I could do better with the phone to avoid this.
Have you turned off the screen light? I turn mine right down and that makes it last a fair bit longer but depends which phone you have and how the battery is.
@@KatieKookaburra When navigating a new course I do need it on. I am using Ride GPS. I may have heard that if I download my course, I can turn it to flight mode to save power. I'm in a 5km bubble, so time to try these things. thanks for you videos. cheers
I use wet wipes/ baby wipes to wipe my bike down. Really quick and no faff.
Very entertaining KK, you make me 😆😆. More please!
Wattbike v2 is hands down the best bike purchase I’ve ever made. No need to spend more money on a kickr or stages bike. It’s incredibly accurate, solid to ride and easy to adjust, perfect Zwift weapon. Also the wattbike I believe is the most compact so perfect for a flat!
What was the result of your forced rest? Did you find that taking it down a few notches for a short period helped with injuries, aches, fitness and burnout? Would love a discussion of "overtraining"
Awww no not at all, the Achilles made me rest for a few weeks but I’ve nothing to ‘train for’ so having a bit of time off the bike. Well still riding but nothing set :)
I do like hearing about your day. And your nails. And you in all your splendor.
A day with Katie… and quadlock 😊
So many differing reviews of smart bikes- some are very disappointed in the KICKR bike, other praise it, likewise Stages. Given the cost, I decided to buy a used bike to leave on my turbo - the same spec as my road bike. It saves swapping wheels and is considerably cheaper. As for day's in your life - I do enjoy them
Katie , theres no need for sun cream at this time of year , it will do your skin good to not be shielded all the time ... Turkish Delight is hanging rather eat the box it came in
No you still get UV rays all year and plus it’s good to protect it from harsh weather. That’s why you can still get burnt on cloudy days.
@@KatieKookaburra well your not exactly wrong , but in the autumn its not a necessity , we as people used to be outside 24 /7 try it once for an hour without
Nice to hear u love turkish delight. Greetings from Turkey🙋🏿♂️
What winter boots do you use? I'm trying to find some that aren't too bulky. :)
I have Shimano ones - they are so warm and comfy! They are called MW5 :)
@@KatieKookaburra That's brilliant, thank you :)
No worries! Your feet will thank you! If only there was something similar to keep hands and fingers feel like they’re gonna drop off!
@@KatieKookaburra I've got some new gloves on the way, hopefully, they'll work out better than last years ones. :)
Turkish delight, get in!
Looks fun pretty views even in the rain
Another fab videi 😁 looking fab too 👍
Great video Katie, love these insights into your daily life, lets us see who you are, love Turkish delight as long as it's not covered in chocolate :)
Love the day in the life vids. Also love Turkish Delight although can’t say I fancy it for breakfast 😀
Stephen, we’re two of kind you got to try it! :)
Very useful vid, I'd forgotten how good Turkish Delight is.
What tea bags you dig?... and can you make a good one?...asking for a friend🤣
Courrrrse I can none of this ‘milk in first’ crap 😂 I actually LOVE Tick Tock Rooibos or, Yorkshire Gold :)
What headphones do you recommend for cycling on the road? Do you use the same for swifting?
Yep I do, I have Aftershokz Aeropex. They are AMAZING!!!!
@@KatieKookaburra Aftershockz FTW - they're soooo good.
Are you going to do a video of your Scotland trip? 😊
I did it :) I said Scotland, I meant Northumberland really for the Dirty Riever :)
Hi, can you maybe share the recipe for the breakfast, looks very good. Thanks also for the videos, they always motivate me to cycle myself too.
Awww thanks! Smoothie was frozen banana, and frozen mango / papaya / pineapple and spinach :) and in the bowl were just frozen bananas blended up :)
need a towel and sweat catcher on your bike for Zwift.
Hey love watching the vegan cycles legend. It’s getting that time for the year winter whoooo 🤙🏻👍🤙🏻👍
Great chat, enjoyed llistening.
LOL! I love turkish delight! Hard to find in Singapore.
I got a cheap 105 geared bike from Decathlon to use on my Wahoo trainer. Let's me leave it permanently setup.
Are you using the Garmin instead of the Wahoo for your rides now? :) Yeah, same here, Zwift time but I am not so excited about it!
I am well excited I bloody love it! I used to really hate when the nights got darker. Still not a huge fan of it now but least we have the Zwift community to get back into! :)
And yes, that is a Garmin 1030 Plus :)
@@KatieKookaburra yeah true! I think I will follow your advice and make it exciting with some events/races etc..
Just waiting for my cassette to be delivered tomorrow and then I can get my zwift on. Smart trainer arrived and ready. 'Ashy Vally' said like a true local lol peace out heywood neighbour 😁👍
Hahah Ashy Valley all the way!!! :)
Hiya Katie I’ve used Wattbike Atom since the start of lockdown and it’s been great! Absolutely love it! Wattbike couldn’t get me a new one in time so I struck lucky and got a nearly new one from eBay plus it meant I saved a few quid too! Win win! I got it for the same reasons that you’re looking to get a training bike plus I’m now, and very luckily, living in the french alps so definitely comes in handy in winter!!! I see you’re from my original neck of the woods as I was born in Chadderton! Best…..Phil 😃 x
Cheers Phil!!! :) From Chad to the Alps eh?? Lucky you!
@@KatieKookaburra yeah I know! Some days it’s really hard to tell the difference! There should be a sign in Chaddy that says ‘Twinned with Chamonix’ 🤣
Turkish Delight is next level.. When we go on holiday to Turkey they lay out a full spread of the stuff at breakfast. I sit down with a plate of it only to be told by my wife, aren't you going to have something proper to eat... Haha I'm sorry.. What.. Haha
I’m with you Richard, when in Rome. Although my version was less exotic - it was from Sainos 😂
@@KatieKookaburra Turkish Delight just sounds exotic, you could be in your car in the middle of the lidl carpark chomping on their own brand, still going to be exotic. 🤣🤣
Don't you have the gravel bike as well? Ride the gravel bike outside and the endurance bike on the trainer.
Love these types of videos, nice for a wee change ☺️ xx
Thank you!! :)
Great vlog skinny k Turkish delight for breakfast wow ur living the dream hee love Turkish delight. Have a great week skinny k and yes bring more life vlog hopefully I will watch them
Was that a Garmin I saw on your bike ride? I thought you were a Wahoo girl :)
It surely is. I’ve used Wahoo for ages but switched for a change :)
Why don’t you buy a cheap aluminium bike to dedicate solely for use on the Kickr, that’s a much cheaper option
That’s what I’m probably going to do
Yeah I think I might do that!! Another option for sure :)
Just buy a cheap second hand bike to put permanently on the turbo, that’s what I have. You don’t need anything fancy to put on a turbo, you just need a smooth drivetrain so it can be a 20kg steel frame
That’s a really good shout!!
Greetings Katie 🙂So happy you given yourself a chance to heal👣
( achilles injury can be difficult )
seems like forever to recover.
Pool therapy may be helpful ( physical therapists usually have offices at gym pool locations). Helps with getting back to a healthy baseline and more importantly mental health ( sessions usually in a group , exchanging ideas , stories and strategies for a healthy recovery.
It's always nice to get into a heated pool and chill 🧘love the videos 🌹
☮️kevin
Kevin got some awesome news… it’s absolutely fine now. Healed totally :) I’m a lucky lass eh. Made up! Just having a bit of time off the bike in between starting up training again for next year :) rest makes me super keen again for more to come!
@@KatieKookaburra 🙂
Keep up the great work Katie!