600KM FAIL!

[@amstuartc]

You didn't FAIL - you gave it a go and you tried. Nothing wrong with accomplishing 380k. Go you !!! Well done !!!

[@14DaveS]

So proud of your effort Katie, you have my respect and you still gave it a good shot... you have done so many miles recently prior to this and your enthusiasm and love of cycling is contagious. A lovely video, and I’m sure you’ll do it next time. Well done lass :)

[@MuppetAlex1]

Thats considerably more than I can do. It is not for want of trying either, I have seen your Strava. But you also need to know when to call it a day. The last thing you want is to be on the roads when you are feeling punchy. Its better to call it quits and try again when you are able. I am still inspired by you and, even though I am not able to go out as much, I am still tempted to build up my distances where I can. So keep doing what you are doing.

[@jonstacchio]

Very inspiring, as always Katie. My Strava buddy Sheila did manage to complete that same 600k event, but finished 9 minutes outside the allotted time, so it wasn't allowed. Can't imagine how that must have felt after cycling all that distance! Anyway, keep up the good work. You're a star and give us such a great insight in to the rather strange and wonderful world of Audaxing (if that's a word?).

[@londoncabby]

I love the quote you used ‘sometimes you feel great, and other times you feel bad. But you won’t always feel these. ‘ you can use that a lot in life. You done well to go that far, kudos to you Kate. 👏🏻💙

[@biking261]

Well done Katie, the advice to only think as far as the next control is spot on! 600 kms is a very long way and its very easy to feel over whelmed. You made the right choice if you only had an hour in hand bouncing the time limit is not fun when you feel tired (I know from experience) if you feel like another go this year I can recommend Blackpool Glasgow Blackpool its hilly first 50km and last 50km but not too bad otherwise.

[@evilrslade]

I have to say, the time between 2am and 4am is a killer. I worked nights for a long time, your body wants to shut down, you get cold, it's hard to stay awake. Total respect for that massive effort. 380K!

[@luismedeiros7139]

So anxious for my 600km bike ride next saturday, so thankful you shared your experience here that was actually a learning opportunity and as always an amazing video : and not a fail :)

[@Friek555]

How did it go?

[@SimonJamesBayman]

Hardly a fail to cycle that far so chapeau Katie you should be really proud and an awesome video. Now for a bit of tough love. The last 200k is always going to be super hard , done on limited sleep and sometimes in the rain. You clearly have the physical attributes , I look forward to you conquering your mental ones as you deff could finish. You looked pretty fresh at the end and after1hr sleep you would have been fine. Good luck in your next endeavours I'm sure you will smash it. Ps don't choose a route that leaves you at your car 200k out as that's a mind f@cuk

[@ednaplate]

FAIL = first attempt in learning. You’ll smash it next time.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yes!!! Ahhh you’re too lovely to me

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

Good acronym

[@marklucas8110]

Katie, well done on the 380KM. That takes some doing! You did the right thing in not going out again and having problems with exhaustion and fatigue. Get plenty of rest and look forward to your next adventure. Take care.

[@mirydean]

Total respect for the distance you did manage to do. Great effort Katie and l'm certain you'll kill it next time around. Intelligence is knowing when to quit not going on when you could damage an hurt yourself. X

[@rachelginther4200]

Nice ride, Katie! The main reason I ride is for fun...when it’s not fun anymore I head home. I think you made the right choice! 🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️

[@jimmyhayes8651]

Greetings from Ireland Katie.You are amazing and so inspirational.I cycle a 125 every wed and sun.Just love it.You got me thinking about a 400.prob around the west of Ireland inc connemara.Keep up the good work. Jimmy Hayes.

[@lionden4]

Tips.. training is a must! We were tracking our training progress via strava (no manual uploads) for accurate analysis of everyone, "numbers never lie"... planning is a good thing as well such as target hrs, what speed pacing, how many rest stop, planning about what the weather will be on the big day, educate your self about how you gonna do it... for us the weather was to hot! 38c max temp, but we planned what to do.. keep drinking every 15mins to keep hydrated kept eating the whole ride such as strawberry, power bars, sandwiches..( buy subway sandwiches and cut in 1 inch pcs and store in zip locks for easy picking up) if you have a group to go be honest with them and with your self, if have a early sign of cramping notify the lead guy, don't even try to go to front it's better to stay in drafts until you recover. Always ask the team members if they are ok if you need to rest have a rest but try not to rest more than 15mins otherwise the muscles might start to get stiff..try no to say any negative about the difficulties of the ride might affect the rest of the team. Everyone will know if someone is having a problem anyways... I personally trained for 6 months, 8-11 times a week and well worth it... hope this help..

[@deaglain]

Still a great effort Katie, regroup and go again, you might not think it now, but in a while you'll want to conquer that 600! Cracking video again👏

[@allangrubb4560]

You are awesome! Katie, you gave it your best, and its great to see that you listen to your body and rest when needed. Another great achievement for you. Love your vlogs keep on cycling lol. Take care. Cheers

[@Bushcraft242]

Great riding mates cheers

[@paulmiller7671]

Good effort Katie. Better luck next time. 600's are hard, and I knew I didn't have it in me for this one. But you gave it a go and are wiser for the experience and for the next attempt - of which I am certain there will be. Great video again.

[@MarkSomebodies]

Managing time is really important on any Audax, but more so on the longer ones, setting time limits for stops and sticking to them can help, along with using the stopwatch on your phone. Also eating on the bike can help reduce the number of stops, if you can using a food pouch on the bars for instant access. Hope that is of help.

[@theartvarkq8]

Superb ride and vivid memories you'll keep with you forever. Valuable experience too. Great work K!

[@nicolemitsi]

Weldone Katie. You didn't fail at all! You gave it your best and that's all that matters. You can only learn from it for next time. 380km is still epic! :)

[@walterlast19]

That was a great effort Katie, get some well deserved rest

[@justluke8836]

Still a cracking effort, given the weather, rememeber only a few months ago You could have only dreamed of such stratospheric distances. Keep on keeping on.

[@lionden4]

Katie!! We did it a 314.78 kms, June 30,2018! Toronto-Niagara falls, Niagara falls - Toronto Ride in Ontario, Canada.. Avg Temp: 28.3 c to MaxTemp: 38.0c... 3 of us made back... just like to thank you and to all the peoples who did comments in your videos, tips helped a lot for us!!

[@KatieKookaburra]

That is incredible!!! Well done you!!! What an incredible ride. Have you got any tips for others wanting to do similar distances?

[@r0bv123]

380k is still some feat! Just think a few years ago you probably didn't imagine even 100k. You can do it, very inspiring just watching the effort!

[@DominicBurford]

Failure is not even trying. You gave it your best and learnt many valuable lessons for next time. Kudos.

[@tomasosorno266]

Hi Katie, thanks for making these videos, I really enjoy them :) Would you mind putting a link to the Strava activity in the video description? that way it is easier for people to look at the route or other details. I'm thinking of riding a 600 k this year after chickening out last year.

[@KatieKookaburra]

If you go to the description my Strava account is linked :)

[@tomasosorno266]

@@KatieKookaburra Hi, I meant the activity itself. It's kind of hard to go back and try to find it in your profile after some time has passed (I mean for future videos). Thanks for the reply :)

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Really great that you can do an awesome ride with awesome people.. love it.

[@DownHillCol]

Well done Katie even at the start you didn’t sound like you wanted to do it yet you made it that far! I’m pretty sure you will do a 600km audax again and tick it off no problem 👍 I attempted an everesting challenge last year and started at 5.00am and expected to be done by 10pm but by 9pm I was only half way and wasn’t mentally prepared for that amount of extra riding time. I felt fine but in the end talked myself out of finishing it 🙈 still gutted till this day that I stopped. I will finish off what I started one day and I will be in the right frame of mind for it. I look forward to seeing the next 600km audax 👍

[@davemacmurchie6982]

Just came across your videos recently, Katie, and much enjoying them. Come see us in British Columbia some time.

[@ladytradiej8027]

Omg, i have no idea how you did what you did! Well done!

[@campodma1]

With all the previous training rides I was expecting you to finish. All this is really mental.

[@spencer.kissack.the.author]

1 day, when you're really, really old, like the old lady in the Titanic film, you'll be able to look back on times like this - & be *so* proud of yourself. & quite rightly so. You did bloody amazing. I've just been out & done 80 km's, & I'm shattered & in need of a fat pizza😄🍕 You don't have failure in yr nature; you just learn, & get better 👍🏻

[@KatieKookaburra]

Spender that is so lovely!!! Thank you xx

[@allanpountney4765]

That’s an incredible ride, an amazing distance to cover and a fantastic memory to have. Well done. And that chocolate brownie at the start made me super hungry, please feel free to post me some 😉

[@bigbadbou]

I didn't finish my first attempt. The second attempt I abandoned before starting. I wasn't feeling it. I felt I didn't have enough training and definitely wasn't experienced enough in long distance riding. Third time was the one. 34h56 Not an awesome time but I made it. You'll get there eventually. Go Katie!!!!

[@andrew097]

I,m a little like you a Audax newbie, I did a 600 last year and you learn how to do them. As for sleep you will be surpprised how refreshed you can feel on a small amount. I also find getting your logistics right and being very displined on breaks really important. It is easy to lose a lot of time needlessly. So the big question have you signed for the PBP2019 ? With a 400 and 300 in the bag 2018 you should have no problem getting a slot.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Nahhh don't fancy PBP.

[@neiljclarke]

Katie, to try is not to fail. It's just a journey that hasn't yet finished. You will do so in the future. 😀

[@nnannaokoroji8451]

Katie you are an inspiration for everyone.... Never would have thought about riding 60km let alone 100km, 200km or even 400km. You simply inspire me to ride more... Perhaps one day... Just one day, I will be able to pull of a 400km ride... Well done!

[@WillEyedOney]

"What time is it"..... I know what Katie needs for Xmas. :)

[@johnleenane4571]

5km lockdown here in Dublin, nice to see what life used to be like😁

[@joecondron2131]

Do you eat on the bike between the checkpoints? Surely you must do!! How about thru the night When everywhere is closed!!

[@RobFinch1971]

Well done on getting that far. I’m sure you’ll learn from the experience and will be better prepared to crack it next time.

[@ghostBCH]

I just tried to ride 390KMS from Mexico City to Acapulco, but was only able to do 236kms I felt like crap for not been able to achieve my goal, it’s been a week since the event and because your video I would like to say that am going to get on my bike and ride and keep on riding till I achieve my goal. Thank you for been an inspiration, god bless

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhh don't feel like crap, you will have learned so much from it. Look at my attempt at the 600km, it was brutal. But I did it this year. You just learn and train and go back stronger. Don't beat yourself up, it's just a bike ride! xx

[@matthewbird2678]

Hats off to you Katie. Get yourself some proper rest and food and recharge the batteries. These are crazy distances that you are achieving now. So impressive.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

When you gave the update around 280km as evening was setting in I thought to myself that you looked as though your enthusiasm had been sapped. Do you feel that you weren't as excited about this ride as you have been about others? Personally, I think enthusiasm plays a big part in a ride. I for one, take a lot of forced rides for workout purposes. Anyhow, good effort Kate!

[@333wheeler]

Puts the round the world ride Mark Beaumont did into perspective .... Nothing but mega respect for the long distance guys and gals ... Its probably a mental challenge as much as the physical aspect... You gave it a go that is the main thing..200km to 400 to 600km are big leaps....

[@fionaclarke4596]

Great effort Katie! Well done...

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Still proud of what you have achieved. Well done.

[@jclarke1453]

This is more like a 380km success than a 600km fail. Is that your second longest ever ride? For longer audaxes I'm trying to get in the mindset that anything above 150km is a damn useful training session:) I completed my first ever 600 around 3 weeks ago. There were so many points were I nearly quit, and perhaps got 45mins sleep on a bus stop in the middle of nowhere in the Bavarian countryside. The closest I came to calling it a day was around 150km to go which on one side sounds so close...but it's still 150km!! Saddle issues (won't forget to bring the chamois cream again in a while!), numb fingers and the brain saying "do I really want this? this is stupid" were little demons to overcome. My first scratch was also this year, calling it in heat / hayfever conditions at the 200km mark on a 300er. I always thought it would hurt to quit...but I was delighted with my decision. I think you made the right choice, more opportunities will come if you want to try again. I'm still not even sure I want to do another 600, but I most likely will.

[@mcintosh2001]

Having failed to complete my first 600km from Poynton yesterday - its good to discover this (and also your 'lessons learned' video)

[@KatieKookaburra]

you defo didn't fail - you just learned something new :) you will get it next time for sure x

[@Skw-lincs]

600km is NOT a small distance! No fail there, well done and just gives a marker to beat for next time! :)

[@chap666ish]

I like the East & West Coast 600 because I'm lazy and it's one of the easiest rides on the Audax calendar. Personally I find the return section from Castleford to Mytholmroyd seems to go on forever, probably because the first leg (Mytholmroyd to Castleford) flies by so quickly. Although I skipped this year's edition there's every chance you'll see me on this ride in 2019....

[@bigmitch3612]

Good effort Katie 🙏🏼

[@barriegibson]

I liked that you were deliberating about riding 600k in the rain - absolutely right - it's supposed to be pleasure not a pain. Well done for remembering what it's all about. And only 380k - I am surprised you dare to step outside the door after such a fail. That's a joke ! I am in awe of your many talents, including being such a natural talker to camera.

[@alexapoel]

Kattie Congrats for the effort. You are a true inspiration. I think you urgently need a new bar tape. :)

[@Francesco_M.]

You had fun, we are having fun watching it, that's a win! plus 380k is an awful lot of riding, you did great!

[@BruceChastain]

good attempt. The more I watch these the more I'm motivated to do a 24 hour ride.

[@dazza9360]

Great ride! Two thirds of the way this time. You'll do better next time round. You just have to build up to these big rides.

[@Platalol]

I'm not sure to understand why you scratched, you say you feel generally alright and don't feel about sleepy, why not keep going through the night ? BTW leaving you some word wrote by Mike Hall for his TCR race manual "“Never scratch at night” is good advice from accomplished endurance racers. That is to say always wait until morning to make any big decisions, things have a habit of looking a lot better after a night’s sleep and food. That advice has saved many a successful race campaign."

[@hippyswift]

nice try katie, I also didnt finnish my audax in wales, such a shame but always next time ;) is that a proviz jacket like mine? x

[@KatieKookaburra]

It sure is. The perfect audax gilet! 😊

[@KatieKookaburra]

And well done for giving it a bash also.

[@hippyswift]

yepp i think there awsome ;)

[@hippyswift]

yeaH was a great 5 day break anyway & plenty of nice people too :) we should ride together before the winter comes again x

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

I wish I had your problem. Where I live it's nearly 44C today with 0-5% humidity. Riding for any length of time during the day is potentially deadly since your sweat evaporates off you the second you produce it... easy recipe for a heat stroke no matter how much you drink. :-/

[@kennyroberts830]

Defeat is temporary, giving up is permanent, this was just a defeat!

[@etops.flight]

Can’t win ‘em all but of course very valuable experience that will help you to better expect the next attempt. 👍🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@stevelong945]

thanks Katie I have learnt so much from your vids. going to find my old bike dust it off and follow your lead 😍

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yesss Steve!!! Make sure you check the bike is all good to roll though :)

[@Taygetos13]

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Awwww good job anyhow 😀 i wish you better luck next time hope you had fun anyhow. Looked like an audax club lincolnshire jersey riding withl you.

[@amandapeters4780]

Well done, you did great. Knowing when to stop is a good thing. You will do it next time.

[@paulrwilsonjr]

As I tell my daughter, if you have never failed you have never tried anything hard. Thanks for sharing.

[@coldbridgeevenings5700]

Sorry to hear about the outcome, but 380 km was still a huge distance to cover. Still a very impressive effort! Best of luck for your next ride.

[@myronreef5240]

236 miles is a long ride. Not to many people attempt to ride 200 plus miles in a single day. Farthest I have ridden in 24 hours is 315 miles or 506 km.

[@danielwride8143]

Sorry to hear you didn’t Manage it this time, looks like you had fun though and made some friends :)

[@danielwride8143]

Do you have a video for the dynamo hub? I’m interested in getting one :)

[@davidkennedy7442]

without failure we wouldn't appreciate the wins, i know you have done it since but it's important to fail from time to time i know i do it alot but its makes me stronger and more determined without dark the light would mean nothing ;)

[@miporsche]

Good job, Katie!

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Bloody brilliant ride

[@duncanmurray473]

Good effort, well done.

[@davidallen3049]

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." I know you will try again and one day succeed. You did amazing.

[@Stuartrusty]

You listened to your body when it said no. Not a fail, a learning experience. Well done our kid. 🚵👏😪

[@8895tyler00]

Good effort Katie better next time 😉

[@b89kumm]

And you shouldn’t be disappointed at all!!! 💪

[@mrichards55]

You’ve done great. Most people can only dream of the distances you are covering. When cycling ceases to be enjoyable, that is too much in my opinion.

[@Desert-sled]

Its never really a fail is it, a DNF always feels terrible, but actually it’s alway an opportunity to learn and improve. Well done.

[@stemante1]

It is a learning process, that's ok! next time you will do more. In 2 weeks I will ride the Tuscany Road crossino Tuscany north to south, will be 550k with 10000 vertical meters in one shot!! ciao

[@grotlek]

That was not a fail. That was a 300km ride that me as well as the other 99.999% of the population of the UK didn't even try to do. But maybe now you'll listen to me when you ask what you should be taking with you and my reply is spoke-related hehe. Seriously though, well done for the attempt. I wish I were able to do that myself but my anxiety would never let me do that alone.

[@oileigh]

Well done. You're doing just fine.

[@tobortine]

It's better to fail at something you love. Next time you'll do better and some time you'll beat it. Well done, you did a tremendous effort.

[@meneersjonnie]

Wow, are you gonna try again?

[@sandradunne5239]

You will do it Katie.😉

[@hotdog9025]

You can do it! Ride safe not sleepy.

[@rickbowker]

Great effort!

[@MiniEggs1999]

Success on a great video....beautiful Katie at peace 🙂

[@kevintaylor213]

Well done Katie you did not fail 380 k good on you. Who knows next time.

[@sarvagyaangre2859]

Dont ever give up

[@MrAllenm94]

Seb's bike was boss The box was like a juxtaposition

[@chrisb508]

380 km is nothing to sneeze at. Well done!

[@markboyer4566]

Well done Kate great effort who cares if you didn’t mange the full 600. You did great 380km is still a monumental effort. Doing the second day on 1 hr sleep would have been dangerous. Hope you enjoyed the crack (ps. Not the bloke in Brid)🤣

[@KatieKookaburra]

Hahaha!!! 😊 😊

[@lornastafford4128]

Lord, a 100 was bad enough. Well done fantastic achievement! X

[@againstthegrain438]

Amazing and successful ride.:-)

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Still an impressive bike ride!

[@PoetWithPace]

Not a fail. All about the enjoyment and we are sure you will have a great one next time :-)

[@Pernig]

0:34 I recognise that jersey!