Ha! Wind or rain, easy one Katie. >I< hate wind. On the other hand my bike refuses to go out in the rain, something about not "looking it's best if it's wet and dirty". We're a team so it's vote counts equally... 🤣 - Bob (Toronto, Canada)
Punctures make you stronger. I hit a pothole & got a pinch puncture, replaced the tube then realised the new Bontrager tyres were directional, tiny arrow on the side I didn't look at, then had to take the tyre off & start again 😂
I done this route a couple of weeks ago. We had the same brutal head wind and can vouch for how bad it is. This don’t show how hard it can be. We had the tail wind that was nice at the sale section. I left my headphones in the car like a tit and my head went into a dark place 😢 nearly got a Uber home. Bravo Katie ❤️
Did the Pyrenees last year, super tough but absolutely amazing. Two tips - stock up with food when you can, shops are few and far between (also not much for veggies!) and it rained really heavy virtually every afternoon (in June!). But you will love it!
Them Dales never get old … delightful as usual … ta very much! PS: Good luck with the prep for that awesome adventure you have planned for the Pyrenees … that’s going to be epic! 🚴♂️⛰️🐑😄
I’ve never been to the Dales but some of your home routes look really good. Last week I drove across the Preselli Hills in Wales - I reckon you’d really like them.
My wife and I had a lovely time getting to ride 50 miles in the Cotswold. Amazing views, very green, lots of sheep. Great memories! We ride in the WIND all the time here in Oklahoma, USA, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains.
I may be the only one but I vote to dump the rain as I'd much prefer to battle against even the harshest headwind than to wallow in puddles risking to fall off; I hate when that devilish drizzle somehow reach all the way to your skin and you instantly get the chills! 🥶 😣 Very challenging event indeed the one you've got ahead of you! I had to rewind the tape just a few times... 800k 21.000m climbing?!? That's huge! Even in 7 days. The Pyrenees, I've never been there; it is going to be exciting, yes, solo and unsupported I gotta say I've got to give you even more props Katie cause that require some real courage to think and do. Train hard but give yourself time to recover, rest deeply and splurge on sleep, don't spare any. Wish you the very best of preparations; we are here and we are going to support you ! 😄 😊👋 🇮🇹 =]
Any video with you and sheepies is worth watching. You live in such a beautiful area to cycle (I do, too, but not as tightly fenced in as the Yorkshire hills). And your cycling top is really nice. Who makes it?
You will love the Pyrenees, spectacular scenery! If you are on the Spanish west side, try to do at least part of the Bidasoa Valley through the Basque region. Stay safe, Roger in Spain 77
Raid Pyrenean, a ride across the top of Spain/bottom of France from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, wow formidable, with a nominal 100 hr time limit. Your constant comments on "how pretty is this" and then showing the scenery, I agree completely, The UK is just one big National Park, incredibly attractive.
Hi Katie good video good views when l get a strong headwind l now it's hard dont think about it it's good training good luck after in 3 weeks be careful takecare
Love the Dales when I rode there a few years ago. Spent a week or so there with a few mates when the Tour was there. Beautiful but brutal I would say. There was some good climbs but a lot of my friends struggled! 😜
Great video, made me laugh, your hair 🤗Good luck in the Pyrenees, wish you'd filmed Keighley, only time I went to Yorkshire stayed in a tiny place a couple of miles from there, Layton I think xx Love your content, thanks Katie x
I hate both wind and rain, and to be honest, nothing sucks more than rain. However, when cycling, I have lots of good clothes for sycling in the rain and if I haven't forgotten them, it actually works quite well unless I get cold. The wind sucks (sic!) in all temperatures.
Hello Katie, You must consider doing the "Race Across France" in 2025. I have several friends participating in it this year and it is SO UP YOUR ALLEY! Two lady friends of mine (Elsa and Noelie) are doing the 2500 km route as a Duo Team and I believe they may be the first females to do so (I could be wrong about that). Anyway, there are several different route lengths from 2500 km to 300 km and I think it would make a great video series for your channel. Perhaps you and Julie could do one of the route options as a Duo Team? That would be great fun and what a great video it would make. 🥰
Maybe your Pyrenees event kind of coincides with the Tour De France? Maybe if afterwards? Not quite sure what the date your vid was made. Sounds exciting though.
..the Wind is The Cyclists Curse..Rain is Rain.. it's only 'orrible when the bloody Wind is giving Large as well!! 😂 I feel You may understand now why Cornwall has so many Hedges ..You're never far from the Coast down there whichever direction & the Winds just keep a coming on those South Westerly 's 😢 It's the same in East Anglia might not have Banging Hills but the bloody Winds never give up & being Sooooooo Arable.. there's no escaping 'em! (what with Our Cheap as Chips Roads.. it makes for a slower average by 1 to 1.5mph to normal Tarmacadam Roads We've worked out down here!) so basically it's All Good Training I guess!! Fab-U-lous News on Your impending Trip ... I to have dreamt of doing That Mountain Range for Years... I will I hope get there in the next few.... Another Terrific Video & look forward to You & Juliet giving it a go up there in the Dales before the Years out I hope Katie ..
Great way to see the Pyrenees. We didn’t do the official route, it was close though I think 700ish km. Highlight for me was Tourmalet and decent off the Aspin into Arreau. The whole thing was great though. Beautiful. Would take a few days at the finish to chill out in the med if I did it again. 780km / 16000m
Epic ride... and stunning views. Love the Dales (... and easy answer hate the "rain" more!!!) Chapeau Katie 🙌
Ha! Wind or rain, easy one Katie. >I< hate wind. On the other hand my bike refuses to go out in the rain, something about not "looking it's best if it's wet and dirty". We're a team so it's vote counts equally... 🤣 - Bob (Toronto, Canada)
Tourmalet grabs the headlines , aubisque is the surprise 'fecker'
Punctures make you stronger. I hit a pothole & got a pinch puncture, replaced the tube then realised the new Bontrager tyres were directional, tiny arrow on the side I didn't look at, then had to take the tyre off & start again 😂
yes I don't have a good day out unless I have a had a few punctures
I done this route a couple of weeks ago. We had the same brutal head wind and can vouch for how bad it is. This don’t show how hard it can be. We had the tail wind that was nice at the sale section. I left my headphones in the car like a tit and my head went into a dark place 😢 nearly got a Uber home. Bravo Katie ❤️
Did the Pyrenees last year, super tough but absolutely amazing. Two tips - stock up with food when you can, shops are few and far between (also not much for veggies!) and it rained really heavy virtually every afternoon (in June!). But you will love it!
Them Dales never get old … delightful as usual … ta very much! PS: Good luck with the prep for that awesome adventure you have planned for the Pyrenees … that’s going to be epic! 🚴♂️⛰️🐑😄
I’ve never been to the Dales but some of your home routes look really good. Last week I drove across the Preselli Hills in Wales - I reckon you’d really like them.
My wife and I had a lovely time getting to ride 50 miles in the Cotswold. Amazing views, very green, lots of sheep. Great memories! We ride in the WIND all the time here in Oklahoma, USA, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains.
I may be the only one but I vote to dump the rain as I'd much prefer to battle against even the harshest headwind than to wallow in puddles risking to fall off; I hate when that devilish drizzle somehow reach all the way to your skin and you instantly get the chills!
🥶 😣
Very challenging event indeed the one you've got ahead of you! I had to rewind the tape just a few times... 800k 21.000m climbing?!? That's huge! Even in 7 days.
The Pyrenees, I've never been there; it is going to be exciting, yes, solo and unsupported I gotta say I've got to give you even more props Katie cause that require some real courage to think and do.
Train hard but give yourself time to recover, rest deeply and splurge on sleep, don't spare any.
Wish you the very best of preparations; we are here and we are going to support you !
😄 😊👋 🇮🇹 =]
Wow ur so brave can't wait 2 watch ur adventure in the big hills have a great week Katie
Wind is the killer. Looking very stylish in that kit. Good luck!
Hey, really glad you enjoyed it! Will definitely be running it again next year, cheers!
Much rather ride in the rain than the wind. Wind is the worrrst!
Ace video, good luck with the ride, sounds ace. I would get rid of the wind. 🙂
Deffo wind. You can feel it even when it’s blowing from behind😂😂
Did the 'Raid August 2022 over 6 days. Best holiday I ever had, hard but amazing...
Any video with you and sheepies is worth watching. You live in such a beautiful area to cycle (I do, too, but not as tightly fenced in as the Yorkshire hills). And your cycling top is really nice. Who makes it?
Wind! Easy answer -- pyrenees Raid sounds amazing - hope it's not too windy when you go
Live while you can Katie! gl with the travel.
Well if there was no wind then wouldn't be anything to move the clouds around, so as long as the sky is clear were you are you're golden.
Best of luck, not that you'll need it, you'll smash that 👌👌👌
Awwww Stewart thank you!!! Ooooh let’s give it a good go eh?!
Need a route with more hedges, or Juliet will hate it
The bike is the ultimate tool for fresh air adventures!
Looks stunning! Rocks and stone walls are the future :)
Hope you are getting plenty of practice cliing in from a standing start on hils
That view of Ribble Head Viaduct! Was a very welcome sight on Delightful Dales this year after all the rain. Think Stevie did that one?
You will love the Pyrenees, spectacular scenery! If you are on the Spanish west side, try to do at least part of the Bidasoa Valley through the Basque region. Stay safe, Roger in Spain 77
That was amazing because I live near the ford in Foulridge and ride through Alkincoats Park nearly everyday. Brilliant 😊
Ditch rain on rides. Wind is good for training!
Great watch, thanks for sharing Katie.😊
Question - what gearing set up will you have for your Pyrenean adventure?
Raid Pyrenean, a ride across the top of Spain/bottom of France from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, wow formidable, with a nominal 100 hr time limit.
Your constant comments on "how pretty is this" and then showing the scenery, I agree completely, The UK is just one big National Park, incredibly attractive.
It’s blummin gorgeous isn’t it?!!
Hi Katie good video good views when l get a strong headwind l now it's hard dont think about it it's good training good luck after in 3 weeks be careful takecare
Love the Dales when I rode there a few years ago.
Spent a week or so there with a few mates when the Tour was there.
Beautiful but brutal I would say.
There was some good climbs but a lot of my friends struggled!
😜
Rain! Much prefer fighting the wind :)
Great video, made me laugh, your hair 🤗Good luck in the Pyrenees, wish you'd filmed Keighley, only time I went to Yorkshire stayed in a tiny place a couple of miles from there, Layton I think xx Love your content, thanks Katie x
I hate both wind and rain, and to be honest, nothing sucks more than rain. However, when cycling, I have lots of good clothes for sycling in the rain and if I haven't forgotten them, it actually works quite well unless I get cold. The wind sucks (sic!) in all temperatures.
Hello Katie, You must consider doing the "Race Across France" in 2025. I have several friends participating in it this year and it is SO UP YOUR ALLEY! Two lady friends of mine (Elsa and Noelie) are doing the 2500 km route as a Duo Team and I believe they may be the first females to do so (I could be wrong about that). Anyway, there are several different route lengths from 2500 km to 300 km and I think it would make a great video series for your channel. Perhaps you and Julie could do one of the route options as a Duo Team? That would be great fun and what a great video it would make. 🥰
Wind every time, mind you Devon hedges would have helped!
Can we really quickly modify that to HEADwind vs rain?... 😬
rain. Thank you for the nice video
Good luck!
Maybe your Pyrenees event kind of coincides with the Tour De France? Maybe if afterwards? Not quite sure what the date your vid was made. Sounds exciting though.
..the Wind is The Cyclists Curse..Rain is Rain.. it's only 'orrible when the bloody Wind is giving Large as well!! 😂
I feel You may understand now why Cornwall has so many Hedges ..You're never far from the Coast down there whichever direction & the Winds just keep a coming on those South Westerly 's 😢
It's the same in East Anglia might not have Banging Hills but the bloody Winds never give up & being Sooooooo Arable.. there's no escaping 'em!
(what with Our Cheap as Chips Roads.. it makes for a slower average by 1 to 1.5mph to normal Tarmacadam Roads We've worked out down here!)
so basically it's All Good Training I guess!!
Fab-U-lous News on Your impending Trip ... I to have dreamt of doing That Mountain Range for Years... I will I hope get there in the next few....
Another Terrific Video & look forward to You & Juliet giving it a go up there in the Dales before the Years out I hope Katie ..
Wind! Have you done the climb up past Dent station Katie?
Definitely get rid of the rain!
I prefer to not speak the name of the wind. I'll grind against it to get to the destination. It can not have my peace of mind!
Well, there's another one to add to 'the list' 😂
Enjoy. 😊
Wind! Yuk 😊
I took my socks and shoes off going through that river 😂
😂😂
4:16 same, i get you
Your top looks lovely, what is it?
Give me rain any day. The wind is the enemy 😮
Scrub the rain and keep the wind as long as its behind you !! 🤔😊
Defo get rid of wind!
I vote to get rid of wind. I hate it with a passion😂
Have you got a vegan cyclist crew going on in Britain? Carbs FTW!! 💪💪💪
Wind 100%😊
Wind.....
'Ull' east yorkshire.
Get rid of the wind - 100%
The weather is so bad here, that I can't even ride on the HT. So, don't ask me about wind vs rain !
PS: your cycling in the Pyrénées will be epic !
Yes! Just done raid, supported. Would like to do unsupported so looking forward to your vids
How did you find it? Best and toughest parts?? Did you do the 700km or 800km?
Great way to see the Pyrenees. We didn’t do the official route, it was close though I think 700ish km. Highlight for me was Tourmalet and decent off the Aspin into Arreau. The whole thing was great though. Beautiful. Would take a few days at the finish to chill out in the med if I did it again. 780km / 16000m
Wind all day. Hate getting wet.
Get rid of the wind. Hate it. I used to ride into it on the way home from school most nights, when I was a kid and still despise it now. Miserable.
Get rid of wind 😂
Yassssss Russ!!!
Wind ,,,get rid...
ugh....head winds can be soul destroying.....like a giant, obnoxious hand on your head, leaching your energy. . . horrendous
You need a pet sheep,