Tenerife's MOST BRUTAL CLIMB...MASCA!

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 101

  • @nigeldhillon7109
    @nigeldhillon7109 Рік тому +7

    Next time Katie on this route you can take the out and back road to The Teno lighthouse, the road is amazing perfectly tarmaced and best of all cars are not allowed! We got over 55mph on the descent!

  • @ShawnIsBatman
    @ShawnIsBatman Рік тому +5

    I will never tire of hearing the absolute joy and appreciation in your voice as you experience the beauty of nature....each time I hear your reaction it reminds me to always remain open to the beauty that surrounds us every day and let the joy in!

  • @osfan25
    @osfan25 Рік тому +6

    Masca was one of the hardest rides I've ever done. It is no joke. Every time you think you're done climbing, it just keeps going. If you have time and feel like going back in that direction, the lighthouse (Punta de Teno) on the northwest edge of the island (it's where the windmill is off in the distance @ 3:04), has a spectacular view of the ocean and the cliffs where Masca is.

  • @leekillestein4576
    @leekillestein4576 Рік тому +7

    Can’t believe you showed my poor diet choices to the world! 😂😂

  • @spingirl4855
    @spingirl4855 Рік тому +1

    Your laugh is infectious…so glad you got to spend time with your parents!

  • @JosieLori
    @JosieLori Рік тому +3

    You’re enticing me with a Tenerife trip! Love a good climb 😏 that looked reallyyyy brutal though, even without the intervals! Beaut views and good vibes! Thanks for another epic vid Katie xx

  • @user-nm2yk3lo5k
    @user-nm2yk3lo5k Рік тому

    After 8 trips to Tenerife, I prefer the riding and lodging in the north part of the island. The south (anything south of Playa San Juan on the west coast) is basically a tourist ghetto while the entire north coast has a wider variety of climbing, lots more greenery, picturesque villages, better food, etc.

  • @amandaunterreiner8978
    @amandaunterreiner8978 Рік тому

    I just returned from a holiday in the canaries. I watched your videos before and did all the climbs on gran canaria and tenerife. Thank you so much for posting!

  • @dereisdieler2832
    @dereisdieler2832 Рік тому +1

    …125k, so it‘s not a far distance i ride!!! you‘re cycling and living in another world 🚵🏼‍♀️ luv your videos

  • @global_nomad.
    @global_nomad. Рік тому +1

    Love the Canaries...all the islands have there unique characteristics, Gomera is small and very steep, La Palma is greener and you can reach a higher altitude on a bike...all the roads are amazing - Tenerife and Gran Canaria are busy...other islands are much quieter

  • @mrichards55
    @mrichards55 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Katie. You’ve inspired me to give this climb a go next month.

  • @bensharpe2013
    @bensharpe2013 Рік тому +3

    Very impressive riding Katie, crazy amount of climbing! Tenerife looks like a stunning place for a biking holiday, will have to get myself over there at some point 🙂

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 Рік тому

    Mountains in the sunshine with mega views equals happy Katie, bit of winter sun just the job.

  • @greggjames448
    @greggjames448 Рік тому +1

    Looks stunning for a January getaway ❤

  • @bird6640
    @bird6640 Рік тому

    Impressive climb. When you said impressive view of me when you switched to the phone quadlock, it was a stream is consciousness and we were in your head. Brilliant!

  • @royjamescrossley3671
    @royjamescrossley3671 Рік тому +1

    Just to let you know Katie, the industrial scene you saw is only temporary, it’s where they are building a new tunnel through the mountain to link the north and south motorways creating a ring road round the island. Happy riding and stay safe.

    • @user-nm2yk3lo5k
      @user-nm2yk3lo5k Рік тому

      Yes! When that is completed, the Erjos climb (from both directions) will probably be relatively traffic free!😎!

  • @shanew634
    @shanew634 Рік тому +1

    Katie, the Masca wall climb is a tough one 👏👏Descending it with the sheer drops and oncoming coaches is interesting too.🙈

  • @mikemonohon197
    @mikemonohon197 Рік тому

    Some of those scenes were spectacular to see and add the fun of a bicycle to that well, you got peace right here in Tenerife, plus getting a daily dose of exercise. 🚲

  • @spuddysadventures3054
    @spuddysadventures3054 Рік тому

    Another top video. Especially enjoyed it as I was one of the Muppets doing the granguanche with your mate. Tenerife was one the best bits partly as weather was fantastic.

  • @ianlloyd1182
    @ianlloyd1182 Рік тому

    I think you are amazing Katie, I don’t know how you manage to ride up a mountain and talk us through your ride at the same time. Goodonya.

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 Рік тому

    This is why I love climbing, the views at the top make it all worth it and then you have a lovely descent which for me is always the highlight! Those views were just spectacular Katie, you really are living the dream👍

  • @ctrabon
    @ctrabon Рік тому

    You have such a nice spirit. I hate climbing, but you make it look appealing! thx, Courtney

  • @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP9226
    @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP9226 Рік тому

    Love your videos. Just watched whilst on the turbo for 90 minutes and it made time fly by

  • @TheSilvercrosser
    @TheSilvercrosser Рік тому +1

    i really recommend the route from puerto de la cruz to buenvista del norte and then start climbing to el palmar and then through masca valley to santiago del teide. that is a hefty climb. the traffic was a bit annoying and you have to watch out for the coaches, cause they set back and forth in the really steep corners and with the bike you have no chance to stop.
    it was such an incredible experience, i will never forget. also from la esperanza to pico del teide was unbelievable beautiful. that feeling when you arrive the summit, money can´t buy. enjoy!

    • @willb7081
      @willb7081 10 місяців тому

      @TheSilvercrosser this sounds great, have you got a Strava / Komoot route link for this? Thanks!

  • @stevemc6671
    @stevemc6671 Рік тому

    'Fricken' Great video Katie and 'Fricken' Great ride, Well Done You and Thanks You for posting! 🙂👍

  • @ThisWaySUP
    @ThisWaySUP Рік тому +1

    Love the Masca climb, great ride out of Los Gigantes

  • @glennoc8585
    @glennoc8585 Рік тому

    It's like a less green version of Colombia. Dodging the winter back home hey Katie🌞

  • @steveeglintine
    @steveeglintine Рік тому +1

    Awesome Katie. I'm up that way again in may. I definitely remember that road between Adeje and Chio. If you climb through Tamaimo towards Masca ( Santiago del Teide) that would be good to see as I'll be staying in Los Gigantes and Masca is my other route

  • @ianmacdonald487
    @ianmacdonald487 Рік тому

    Beautiful views! Thank you!

  • @nigelstemp5293
    @nigelstemp5293 Рік тому

    ... Well this Vid' Katie is loaded withSimply Stunning Vista's..Cracking Climb
    Just upped my determination to push on & get myself.. where I need to be.. to get out there & Soak Up them there Climbs & Decents!
    (the fact I have an old Swim Club Mate living out there..constantly telling me to get Me 'arris out there..since 2018..It quite simply 'as to be done!)
    Thanks for Your' Fab-U-lous' Tourist Board Video..on behalf of Tenerife!

  • @tomgruitt6563
    @tomgruitt6563 Рік тому +1

    Excellent Katie!

  • @williamwyn
    @williamwyn Рік тому

    Ahh,, Again with the reef... Can't wait to go there again!

  • @batporio
    @batporio 9 місяців тому

    I was looking to plan a route and after seeing your video I knew I had to do Masca! 😊ot was amazing experience only a cyclist can enjoy!

  • @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496
    @GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 Рік тому

    Doesn't get much better than that ... family, mountains and how about them views! Spectacular. Well done filming on the climb and narating all the while with a smile! 🚵‍♂👍🙂

  • @GoLongWithJayLong
    @GoLongWithJayLong Рік тому

    I tackled that climb you were on about a few weeks back was so so steep!!

  • @m0nad539
    @m0nad539 Рік тому +1

    My recommendation for most impressive climb in Tenerife would be Los Silos to La Tierra del Trigo, on a road named Camino Real las Arenas. Spectacular views, spectacular gradient. Go give it a try. But bring proper gearing, too, it's up to 24%. And when you've done that, continue uphill to the Puerto de Erjos and take the small road westwards all the way up to the Radio Tower. What a view to the neighboring islands to the west.

    • @cycliststrainingpartner8877
      @cycliststrainingpartner8877 Рік тому +1

      You try to kill her with this suggestion. The climb on Strava is called Mama Mia. It’s not a joke 🥵😂

    • @Tomafc
      @Tomafc Рік тому +1

      Going to Tenerife in September and now wish I hadn't seen this comment. Why you do this? 😂

    • @cycliststrainingpartner8877
      @cycliststrainingpartner8877 Рік тому

      @@Tomafc tierra del trigo climb is toxic ☣️

    • @Tomafc
      @Tomafc Рік тому

      @@cycliststrainingpartner8877 it looks brutal 🥵

  • @royjamescrossley3671
    @royjamescrossley3671 Рік тому

    Los Gigantes, the giants, refers to the massive cliffs on the coast near the town.

  • @lifeincycling
    @lifeincycling Рік тому

    Beautiful climbs. The random cyclist at the start thought "Alohi to you too" 😂

  • @ethecyclists8189
    @ethecyclists8189 Рік тому

    Hi great video some nice hills your on,Must say great photo of you in cycling Uk Magazine this month.

  • @johnmcnulty1129
    @johnmcnulty1129 Рік тому +1

    It's written in the stars Katie, eventually you're going to emigrate to Tenerife, away from the annual cold & rain. Opening a sanctuary for orphaned mountain goats & donkeys ! 😅
    Take care 🐴 🐑 🐑 🐐

  • @jeannapeters5194
    @jeannapeters5194 Рік тому

    I would love to ride there! Beautiful!!!!!

  • @r0bv123
    @r0bv123 Рік тому +1

    Love the views, adding Tenerife to my bucket list of areas to ride!! What laptop do you use when you're editing on holidays traveling?

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross Рік тому

    Gone are the days when I was 8 stone wringing wet and went out looking for climbs but I like watching other people doing it 🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️👍👍👍👍👍

  • @odetocycling
    @odetocycling Рік тому

    Wow! Can't quite believe you met Lee the Legend

  • @Maddack
    @Maddack Рік тому

    You should do a video comparing the canary islands.

  • @jimpeyton1459
    @jimpeyton1459 Рік тому

    I need to go back for another cardiac ablation after watching that insanity. Thanks for sharing. I'll muck about with 8 to 10% climbs for a bit.

  • @davidianwalsh
    @davidianwalsh Рік тому

    Love the videos - what headphones are you using, are they bone transfer ones?

  • @sawdust1994
    @sawdust1994 Рік тому

    No, I am not jealous, naaaa :) Snow and rain where I am.... slight depression.. Nice video to get the hopes up again though. Really steep long climbs there today, respect Katie.

  • @BokorRider
    @BokorRider Рік тому

    crazy climbing!! there is a mountain near me where in 10km you climb 500m at the top 32km later just over 1000m a two lane tarmac road through the jungle on Bokor Mountain Kampot Cambodia. my old legs get me up there in about 2.5 hours...

  • @falklevien
    @falklevien Рік тому

    You should totally do an everest roam there 🤩

  • @cervelott
    @cervelott Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @fuzzy6006
    @fuzzy6006 Рік тому +1

    Hey Katie, really enjoy your videos. I've also been wanting to do Teneriffa, but your description of the climb(500m in 15k or 2800m for 85km so about 3%) doesn't really describe it for me. What are the percentages on the high side and for how long would really interest me🤔 p.s. very inspiring, especially considering from where you started!👍

  • @RafalSto
    @RafalSto Рік тому

    Came back 2 weeks from there (car trip😜)

  • @holy_trinity_GP_legends
    @holy_trinity_GP_legends Рік тому

    Consider changing your name to Katie the Goat! 😂 Well done that's an amazing climb!

  • @newoldsteel
    @newoldsteel Рік тому

    Holy cow what views! What are you filming with your phone only? I’m having a fight with wind/audio and wonder if you ever run into issues due to the wind noise and how to avoid it?

  • @andygoldensixties4201
    @andygoldensixties4201 Рік тому

    Go Katie, sweat for us all

  • @timcroson8931
    @timcroson8931 Рік тому

    Your face when you see mountains 🤣🤣

  • @georgeskinner2474
    @georgeskinner2474 Рік тому

    Another fine video, thank you. I am wondering, what app you use to shoot such steady video while holding your phone.

  • @traceyockwell3595
    @traceyockwell3595 Рік тому

    Katie, do you take your own bike away with you to Tenerife or hire one , which would be better to do?

  • @squareinsquare2078
    @squareinsquare2078 Рік тому +1

    I was cycling up Teide last year and was using Google Maps as directions. It was taking me up back roads so steep I couldn't manage them, they were insane!

    • @marc3lsk
      @marc3lsk Рік тому +1

      Same 😅

    • @mrichards55
      @mrichards55 Рік тому

      Between Arona and La Escalona there is a “direct” route which misses out all the switchbacks. It’s impossibly steep to get up.

    • @squareinsquare2078
      @squareinsquare2078 Рік тому +1

      @@mrichards55 I think that's where I was! I was around Arona, so steep I could barely walk it.

  • @chrisstrider
    @chrisstrider Рік тому

    Cycletopia Katie….5degrees and foggy in Oldham today

  • @Terrierized
    @Terrierized Рік тому

    Courteous drivers perhaps cos they're mostly tourists themselves :) Wonderful effort K

  • @dou40006
    @dou40006 6 місяців тому

    I want to do that one, definitively, and I could alternating cycling with sessions of windsurfing in Al Medano. I really need to retire, tired of the high tech in the Silicon Valley...

  • @lanzaroterider365
    @lanzaroterider365 Рік тому

    Those roads look fantastic and bravo for your climbing, and you recon you're "not fit enough" for the audax? lol I'm in lanzarote so I could show ya some routes if you ever come over.
    Quad lock in landscape for filming if you like👍😎🚴

  • @NELSON3947
    @NELSON3947 Рік тому

    Gnarly...😁

  • @ImM090
    @ImM090 Рік тому

    Hi Katie 🙃😊

  • @ThisWaySUP
    @ThisWaySUP Рік тому

    The buses are scary though, stop for no one

  • @theworldcyclist
    @theworldcyclist Рік тому

    I have been to Gran Canaria a few times and love it there. Tempted to try Tenerife too - how do you think the two compare? Will I enjoy Tenerife as much as Gran Canaria? BTW I love climbing - the steeper the better...

    • @ThisWaySUP
      @ThisWaySUP Рік тому +2

      Like GC for cycling shorter routes, Tenerife is better for big days out.

  • @trekmadone1048
    @trekmadone1048 Рік тому

    You can do those last 5k piece of cake for u my dear. whish are were THERE

  • @pglick123
    @pglick123 Рік тому

    How much water do you have to carry to do this climb? Are there places to refill? pee?

    • @pglick123
      @pglick123 Рік тому

      Autobar - Masca solved the drink problem.

  • @kennyhollinsworth5395
    @kennyhollinsworth5395 Рік тому

  • @lenwilkinson8541
    @lenwilkinson8541 Рік тому

    Does "masochist" seem appropriate? The greater the torture they brighter your smile, and the depth of fun your broad smile brings to us who watch your videos is immeasurable.

  • @cycliststrainingpartner8877

    HAHA masca hits differently

  • @fatpinarellorider
    @fatpinarellorider 5 місяців тому

    That horrible industrial looking construction site was not there a few years ago.😟

  • @MrYoungkimba
    @MrYoungkimba Рік тому

    Meanwhile, I’m climbing in soggy and cold Kent! Have fun Katie!

  • @Pepepepino8989
    @Pepepepino8989 Рік тому

    I have ask you years ago on here why you don't come to Tenerife if you like climbing😁

  • @mua586
    @mua586 Рік тому

    저는 한국 사람인데...저도 자전거 타는걸 좋아해서 보게 됬습니다. 자주 놀러 올게요.. : )

  • @augusthavince8909
    @augusthavince8909 Рік тому

    That view of you standing on an outcropping looked dangerous, but it was a great view!
    I think the word you're trying to say is 'femnominal,' right?

  • @colinlawrence9787
    @colinlawrence9787 Рік тому

    Cogs too curb , left drive

  • @Terrierized
    @Terrierized Рік тому

    Is the Pathetic robot replying to most all the comments here ??

  • @andrewpierce7361
    @andrewpierce7361 Рік тому

    Did you say the South is better than the North in tenerife.

    • @user-nm2yk3lo5k
      @user-nm2yk3lo5k Рік тому

      Yes, she did. To me inexplicable. see my comment above.

  • @BlackyBrownDestruction9337
    @BlackyBrownDestruction9337 Рік тому

    That's dangerous, drivers are drunk and high on drugs driving...