ALL POINTS NORTH | PART ONE!

[@mr_raaay]

This is why I love your videos. It’s the honesty about having good and bad times on the bike. Keep up the awesome videos! You ain’t alone! I’ve just sat demotivated on my week off looking out the window at pure sunshine not wanting to ride after a few awesome rides for no other reason than having a bad day. We with you lady! 🤟🏼🚲🤟🏼

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Chris, part of me wanted to edit down the end part but I had to leave it there. I want to show when I'm feeling low but sadly the lowest parts the camera doesn't even come out. Well I forced myself here. But I guess we are all human, we struggle and we compare ourselves to others. But it's normal isn't it. Just have a few days off the bike my friend, no point doing it for the sake of it x

[@mr_raaay]

Katie Kookaburra well despite the pants situation I’m glad you left it in. It’s that raw and honest element to your videos that I think connects with people. We all know how ruthless cycling can be. Gives you the best of times but can also royally kick you in the ass at others. Look forward to seeing what follows next for ya and yeah I’ll be back on bike in no time. For now a brew and an Oreo is in order 😂 🤟🏼🚲🤟🏼

[@josephthomas3968]

Chris Rayment Feel you man. Battling depresssion and cycling is my major escape, it’s why I’ve fallen in love with it, but even with that there are glorious days I look out and at my bike and just think “I can’t.” Important you give your mind a chance to rest as well as your body. You’ll get back in the saddle when you’re ready and you’ll fall in love with it all over again.

[@RobFinch1971]

We all see that better rider and wonder how they do what they do. Many of us see you as that better rider. I’ve never ridden as far as you have on one ride and want to go further than I can now. Your videos are what give me confidence that I can do it whilst knowing that it will be tough. Thanks for sharing both the good and the hard parts of your rides.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Rob, that makes me feel so grateful that you feel that about me and that I encourage you! Means everything to me actually so thank you!! And thank you for taking the time to comment and tell me that. Hope you're having a great day x

[@phildaniels1214]

Your openness and honesty about the bad times is more of an inspiration than saying it was easy.

[@josephthomas3968]

I’m doing London to Paris in two months time over the space of four days, and I’m feeling the way you did at the end of your video just through the training. You’ve absolutely smashed it on day one, it’s just the dehydration and exhaustion playing games with you. Keep going, you already know the level of euphoria you’ll feel to know you’ve done it. Battle through x

[@tazio2]

Your courage, honesty, bravery and integrity are an inspiration to everybody subscribed to you , you are a fighter , a battler and a real lady

[@damianwalker5804]

Still a hero and someone I look up to Katie, I share some of your pain as I am an old XXXX now with only one lung and even small hills make me swear! Viva Katie, there's no shame in finding a limit, don't damage yourself. We all support your contribution to cycling. Thankyou for all that you have done and will do in the future. I attempt my first century at ToC 100 on Sunday!

[@TM-el3hd]

Don’t usually leave a comment, but YOU ARE a complete inspiration😀 you can absolutely do this!! C’mon Katie, smash it👍🤩💪

[@KatieKookaburra]

I'm so glad you did leave a comment!!! Thank you!!!! xx

[@barrygarfield2203]

We love you Katie- your openness and honesty and vulnerability as much or more than your accomplishments and determination. It’s about the journey not the destination- and you are a winner and wonderful person that helps, teaches and motivates so many!! Be proud of that and all you do... so much more important than the miles!! 😘

[@kibo40]

Brilliant Katie, what a superb athlete, you were obviously exhausted in this one, you do so much, always challenging yourself. You're getting me out on the bike again such an inspiration, I'll never get to your level but if I can enjoy it half as much as you do I'll be happy.

[@haz.ventures]

Katie, you are without doubt my favourite cyclist to watch on KZbin. You’re not an imposter or a fraud, you’re an amazing cyclist and human navigating what these crazy challenges throw at you, and you don’t have to prove anything to anyone!! Your videos are so refreshingly honest and sharing both the highs and lows you’ve inspired me so much to improve myself as a vegan and cyclist 🌱Thank you for your incredible content, I’ve learnt SO much from you 🚴🏼‍♀️

[@donaldduck1232]

Very rarely post a comment but I find you such an inspiration Katie. You’re so refreshingly honest. I was waiting to cheer you on in my home town, I knew you’d find it tough, who wouldn’t. If it wasn’t for you I probably would never have taken up cycling long distance. I’d love to shake your hand one day.

[@garethhope1]

Bloody love you Katie you are amazing and so brave to even started a ride like that solo with no one to even talk through the hard times, I’m so pleased you shared your ride thank you and don’t be put off we all love a good cry it’s how we over come the bad times that make us who we are. Xx keep smiling xx

[@alfredstimoli2590]

Katie, Stop comparing yourself to others. We're all different. Doesn't make us any better or worse. Personally I wish I had your enthusiasm for cycling. Maybe one day I will and if I do it'll be due to no small part to you. Just enjoy yourself and keep posting your vids. Take care, Alf.

[@KatieKookaburra]

I know, I'm a bugger for it when I see others riding so hard and so far it's hard not to. but you're right we are all different, and I just have so much admiration for them to get that far. But I am proud of what I did :) Thanks Alf x

[@richardharker2775]

I will often say you don't know everything until you experience it. Sometime words need to be put in your face like fatigue, emotional distress, exhaustion, fear. Understanding these will alleviate mental stress caused by any of the above. A fear of being left behind can cause an overload to try and keep up and mistimed hydration and nutrition. Nearly all these things I've learned from riding Audax events. I'm glad you are posting about these things through your videos for others to relate and hopefully learn without abandoning a great sport.

[@denverspin]

Thank you for keeping it real, Katie. You're an inspiration. Never compare yourself. It eats the soul alive. Sail like the wind, my friend.

[@griff9290]

You're doing fantastic in your first section of this AUDAX! What you're doing is really hard and stressful, so you're going to feel it physically and mentally. You're doing great though so good on you!

[@GazzaView123]

Aww Katie, don't beat yourself up, I was looking at your Strava on Saturday evening, 229miles!! That is something to be proud of, remember that. 229 MILES!! I must admit that I got addicted to 'dot'watching' over the last few days, not just your event but on the Highland Trail550 off road event in Scotland, where I have four friends competing, who are all good/great riders & by Sunday morning all but one had scratched...

[@KatieKookaburra]

Add you are right! It was 229 miles, I never thought I would ever be riding that in one go. So you're right, I'm going to feel proud of that!

[@davebracey2027]

Magnificent video Katie. Thank you so much for telling it how it is - rough and smooth.

[@sandradunne5239]

Katie, YOU ARE AMAZING to be doing that..what goes up must come down,go as far as you want to go and take as long as you want to take doing it.be proud of yourself.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you so much Sandra, what kind and lovely words! xx

[@taffy7404]

Katie what a champion..endurance is there to bring out all your emotions it's a release to keep you going..looking forward to you being very proud of yourself....GO KATIE...👍🇦🇺

[@karismakarisma3551]

omg..i just cried with you.. you are so authentic.. you are such an inspiration..

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhhhh thank you so much!!! You are so lovely to have that much apathy. Well I will be completing it next year :) thanks for the support my friend xx

[@marklucas8110]

Katie, I'm so impressed with your effort. It takes a lot of mental and physical strength to do what you do. Some lesser people would have been crushed at the 240k mark, not you though. I just wanted to give you a hug at the end of your video. Thanks for sharing the bad times as well as the good. Take care.

[@carolyn4407]

I never leave comments but do have to say you are one brave and tough lady! You impress me, because I'm not even brave enough to ride on the roads by myself (I live in Florida though and they are terrible drivers). Also, it is so refreshing to see someone so authentic and honest. Keep doing what you do. I cried on my bike yesterday too, and I wasn't doing even a fraction of what you're doing :)

[@brianward7724]

Sleep, sleep, sleep - we all need it, Katie, but when you're on such a ride, you have to answer the call, when it comes knocking. Well done in showing your grit and determination, despite the punctures and the extreme tiredness! You are definitely made of 'sterner stuff'!!

[@TheMichaelGrace]

Echoing what many here have already said, you sharing the hard times is appreciated and admired. Taking on big challenges and pushing ourselves to the next level is hard and often messy.

[@EumelHugo]

I have done a lot of long distance rides and I know these moments where you just want to cry. If so, then take a brake and cry for a while. These moments are the ones that really strengthen you for the future. You are doing really awesome. Keep on your positive attitude und the will to finish. Good luck and be safe on the roads.

[@chamberxm]

OMG Bikescene in Guisborough :) Local shop to me, great guys in there :D Three days those roads were closed around the Big weekend area. Bloody nuisance trying to get to work I tell thee lol As others have said though, you're an inspiration, and you always show spirit and that takes more strength than anything :) Keep on keeping on x

[@gordonwilliamshaw]

I wonder how many people would post when they are feeling so low? Loving the honesty. I wouldn't even step outside in that weather let alone ride for hours. Tough lady.

[@semiterminaal]

Katie, me and a friend both follow you on Strava. When we saw this ride on it today, we mentioned it to each other, just because of how impressed we were (and still are]. No wonder it’s a struggle, a ride of this magnitude. Just keep cursing at those hills. They deserve it.

[@fashion_nerd]

This is inspiring Katie please never stop.

[@stephenmoon2767]

You are an inspiration!! Such an emotional end to part one, but as you’re sitting there in your room doubting yourself, I’m watching someone who’s doing something most wouldn’t dream to attempt. To do this, on your own, takes some serious mental strength, so may the doubts be fleeting and the belief be long lasting. I would write more but pt 2 is waiting 😀 ride on!!

[@paulmgreen]

Brilliant job so far Katie. Inspirational. Love your honesty and openness in your videos. Top job. You can do it.

[@SherpaDave]

Thank you for not cutting out the emotional stuff at the end. Epic tv and motivational too.

[@alanspence1716]

My admiration for you in unconditional, so whatever happens, you're amazing! Great video, you managed to convey the wonderfulness of cycling in the dark, and you even got a great view which was nearly entirely black (the lighthouse)! Bagels with bins too - brilliant! Thank you for such a great vlog and for being who you are.

[@KatieKookaburra]

That means a lot to me, Alan, so thank you!!! I love cycling at night - something fun, tranquil but also slightly scary about it :) The lighthouse was my highlight for sure x

[@WKG111]

You got this, Katie. How you're feeling now will only add fuel to the elation and satisfaction you'll feel when you cross that finishing line. Go crush it!

[@simonjandrell5897]

rad stuff in the dark.. Katie Kookaburra your pod casts are so naturally funny.. keep going, the tough sessions they are the ones that are the best and most remembered

[@zyphod]

I have actually been thinking all weekend "how is Katie doing?" You are managing so well, lack of sleep does play tricks on you, don't think about the other riders concentrate on you! It's perfectly normal to have the ups and downs. I fully expect you to succeed. A wonderful video showing you fighting, you're doing something that is extremely hard and tough, not a lot of people could do what you are trying to do !!

[@KatieKookaburra]

THANK YOU xx

[@FreshAyers]

This is the honesty people want, please please don't cut these moments out Katie. the struggling is part of the journey and you wouldn't have signed up for it if was going to be easy. You are a real trooper for getting out there and giving it a go and we follow your journey because of your courage in taking on such challenges. You won't be successful in all of them , but we learn and grow and come back stronger for the next one. But me personally, I think you're going to SMASH this! Keep on pedalling.🚴😀👍

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you!! I think I just felt daft for getting upset / frustrated when I know how lucky I am and that it is only a bike ride. But we all get caught up in things don't we. That's why I wanted to keep it in the video because I wanted to show how I felt at that time, even if people criticised me for it I guess. Thank you again for such kind words! x

[@nomaname]

Swearing at the hills! If it gets you through then tell they hills to "F*** right off!" Incredible effort so far.

[@jonnythelegs2597]

You Bastard Hills I'll learn yer!

[@paulb8174]

Fantastic kaite! So inspiring 👍. The miles you put in and the events you enter, not may people get out the door and do what you do. Hats off👍 big Kudos.

[@robertcaspari9827]

It's amazing what you do! I believe this is a very defining moment for you, keep in mind that many other people don't even manage to push themselfes so much. It's incredible that you kept going! You are amazing! I wish you all the best!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you Robert xx

[@willian.direction6740]

Don't worry Katie I just finished watching this and I see there is a part Two so you will make it. Great effort mate.

[@luludrinkwater]

You did great hun, especially considering it was your first event of this magnitude. Hope you’re using this to drive you forward. There’s always next year to have another pop and now you’ll know what to expect.

[@richardguy999]

Brutal. I think I would of been in tears after that! Well done 👍🏻

[@stevensmith773]

Keep it up chuck if u passing Sunderland pop in for a cupper!.. Take care and just remember hun power on and in a couple days it will all be a memory.. conquering the North chuck that's a memory worth grabbing with both hands! Have a great ride and we welcome you to the North East with big smiles and open arms be safe

[@gavinjmcgrath6983]

You go, girl! An inspiration to us all even in the hard times - maybe even especially in the hard times!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Gavin x

[@skywatch21]

You have come a long way in your cycling journey Katie , you inspire me to keep going 😀

[@vincentvolmer5076]

You can do this Katie, just the story you’re telling and the experience you’re sharing are energetic. So here you have some 💥 back and you go girl💪

[@EarthWatcher736]

You are so far from being a fraud. You are a true inspiration to us all. You are motivating me to ride the North of England when and if I come back there. You're the best Katie.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you Mick!!! xxx

[@biking261]

I have cried my eyes out on more than one occasion on long distance events, its just being at a low eb once you hit the bottom and bounce back up it all seems ok again afterwards.

[@kevinhargreaves4271]

Keep going Katie, you are doing fantastic. You need to share your experiences and add to the collection of “North by night” scene capture. The lighthouse was awesome! I wish I was brave, and fit, enough to do this type of challenge.

[@KatieKookaburra]

The lighthouse was so beautiful, I wish I could have captured it in its full glory with you all! Stunning. Absolutely stunning!

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Give it your best Katie!! That’s all you can do ♥️

[@charleswatson7281]

Brilliant effort Katie...keep going

[@markrobinson1458]

I wouldn't have got that far without doubting myself, you're inspirational by the attempt alone, I'm sure you'll go much further if not finish and whatever all your subscribers will be proud of you. Good luck

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you Mark!! xx

[@TheMonsterPool]

I've tried something similar in a race in Norway, Jotunheimen Rundt 430 km with 4609m elevation. So hard. Took me 20 hours. I found out that it is possible to fall asleep while riding a bike. I nearly did, but I went to the side of the road and dozed off for 20 minutes. That was amazing. I struggled the last 3-4 hours to the finish. Rough stuff. Was an amazing feeling to complete the race. Your ride is quite different, since you had to keep going the next day. I don't think I would have been able to after that ride. Race Around Denmark is going on right now. 1584 km unsupported. I think I will do it next year, but as a duo if I can get someone to join me. It would be epic. I'd try to go for 400 km per day and see if I could get a solid 5-6 hours of sleep each night. Easy to plan to do that, but I can imagine that it is quite different to actually do it. So good job on completing your insanely hard ride. Well done. Hope you got a good sleep afterwards.

[@jonnythelegs2597]

Awww big hugs, keep smiling.

[@daniel_001]

Aw Katie... Hugz - what a wonderfully honest video - the only important thing is to get up and give it a go. Well done you!

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

When you hit the wall Katie, your body just wants to shut down ... getting some sleep to recover will put you back in mind stead... although the weather can put you off .. luckily you got lucky, but nothing is worse than riding in pouring rain ... myself and Angie did tour of the lakes over 5 days with 2 days Saturday and Sunday just poured it down with 40 to 50mph winds ... needless to say we stayed in our tent for one day and gave it a miss to help us recharge our bodies, especially fully loaded fat bikes in prep for LEJOG. ... Riding in strong winds like you did is brave and a little crazy, I've been blown into a farm wall couple yr back ... it's scary stuff .. at least you got help and got a lift, plus could of been worse Katie, could of ended up in hospital. . And the end of the day Katie, your life and well being is more important than a bike ride, that can be done another time in better weather conditions. ... you've done well to get as far as you did with very little sleep. ... so well done ... you gave it your best that's what counts 👍🥂

[@SherpaDave]

Best quote... “eating bagels next to some bins”. A glamorous life 🤗

[@kwacker45]

Thanks for strava link on your route . Riding in the dark on your own...wow very brave xx As for tea I need this every 30 minutes!, and I love Whitby. I also get emotional on the bike also especially after a hard day..great release. Sleep eat and kick its arse and thanks for being so honest

[@johnnydoe66]

Don't be hard on yourself or even compare yourself to others. We are not all built the same, whether it's physically or mentally. I am a firm believer that ultra long distance rides are more mental than physical. It's even tougher when you are riding solo with no one to push you. Good luck and keep your head high, you've ridden more than probably 90% of the cyclists of the world have ever attempted.

[@KatieKookaburra]

I think you are right, my body felt fine it was my head that needed the work :) Definitely something to work on in the future.

[@johnnydoe66]

@@KatieKookaburra I am thoroughly impressed with your abilities as a cyclist. I wish that I had more time to do rides like what you accomplish. I know when I did a solo 200 miler, the toughest part was the last 20 miles. My mind kept wanting to just quit, but my body seemed to be just fine. I had made sure to stop periodically to refuel or just rest, but in that last 20 miles I had to just push on.

[@mikebradford2651]

Feeling for you Katie, I hope you feel better after a good sleep & some good food! Stay strong.💪

[@Tarmaccyclocross]

Sorry I’m catching up on your videos binge watching, sorry you had an hard time but you’re tough.nice to see you in my neck of the woods bike scene Guisborough and riding past Stewart park great video but the next one was horrendous keep safe 🚴🏽‍♀️👍

[@14DaveS]

Hi Katie, you are doing so well, thats a lot of miles to have done already and through the night as well so hats off to you, and pretty much on your own so 100% admiration for you lass, so proud of you. Im only about 18 miles west of Middlesborough, hehe could have brought you a flask of tea :) Your doing pretty good in my book, better than I could manage but I hope you get settled back in to your happy zone, Best of luck for the next part and have a safe ride. Take care, you are so inspiring, just look after yourself :)

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhh you could have come and said hello :) Well hello anyways :) Thanks Dave, kind words xx

[@14DaveS]

@@KatieKookaburra hi Katie, thanks for the reply, had I known you were there I would have popped over to say hello :) Really hope your feeling in better spirits, best wishes and good luck with the next stage... take care 🤗

[@147AndyH]

Good luck Katie, keep with it, you can do it, hopefully the kip will be just what you need.🤞

[@saddad697]

Katie your a strong cyclist ! you need to focus ahead to your next point . But if you need to stop ! then do so we all love to follow you on your journeys short and long . Keep smiling x

[@michaelflood4535]

Great vlog Katie your always honest and share the good and the bad the highs and the lows, get some sleep recharge the batteries and start a new day fresh and ready to go, keep it up and keep those legs moving and the cranks turning.

[@petanders1968]

Katie, don't beat yourself up so, you're just going through the body's repair phase after riding, you'll feel 'up' for it after a rest ,grub and a new day, luv your vids, atb Peter

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah absolutely xx

[@MuppetAlex1]

Hi Katie, I know how you feel. I had my 100k at the weekend. Got sunburned to crispy crunchy. Like you I met some riders on the way. I got adopted by a Leicestershire club, who helped me get up the hills towards the end. Good people. Just like you, I felt a bit fraudulent as I had to push it up a few of the bigger hills. I just ran out of legs at that point. My time wasn't pretty either. 6 1/2 hrs. Looking at the times I saw that some of the race whippets had clocked 3 hrs quicker than me. That means that, even with the chuffing hills they were averaging 20 mph. Yeah, a lot of work to do to get this carcase up to that speed. But here is the thing. I did 100k. The only negative was the sunburn and I should have put creme on for that. The rest of the ride was great. Some awesome descents. A picturesque feed station and great scenery. In short, I got a buzz out of it and am already looking for the next one. Not increasing the millage just yet, but will do another 100k while hitting the gyme at work. You are doing 900k. Thats awesome. You will have self doubt and worries and feel like you are faking it. But you are going to finish and you will have achieved something. You might not be a race whippet, but you will do this for you, not some fanbase. Not for some time score, but because you want it. By the way, my eldest is dating a vegan. Any good cook books out there to help when he comes over or dinner?

[@db79887]

You go girl, believe in your self .

[@marionmcnee8759]

Fantastic effort Katie! You are so inspirational. You can do it :)

[@stevenbrooks2701]

You are an inspiration, thank you! You can do it ... you know you can ! 👍🏼🎈

[@melvintootf]

Do not compare yourself. Just enjoy the ride. It is more mentally challenge then physically. i Have done Audax BRM200, 300, 400, 600 & 1000km. I know how difficult it is. Take good care of yourself & enjoy the ride.

[@TheCoopsvids]

Bless ya love looks like this one was really hard ... You're like Wonder Woman with some of the things you do. You go girl just about to watch part two now ATB Coops 👍🏻🚴🏻

[@09ookami]

We are with you all the way luv. Bless you.

[@deaglain]

You're still a LEGEND, don't forget that kooks.

[@julen2380]

My big challenge this weekend is trying to ride 80k or something like that so when you say that you felt fine for the first 300k, my tiny little mind just...boggles. You are an absolute inspiration and I do, do, DO hope the sleep helped and you felt awesome for the rest of things. Not because we would think any less of you if you decided to stop but just because you seem to have so much fun on these crazy long rides. Did I mention that the mind boggles? ;)

[@highfieldbri]

Whatever happens from here, this has been a fantastic effort. 👍😃

[@gottabekdamak]

We all do this. We look at goal which we didn't meet or make and get so disappointed and even punish ourselves. What we need to do is look at the whole journey and see how far up the ladder we've climbed. Look down (back) and see what you've accomplished. A buddy of mine used this analogy to describe the world's social structure and status. We always look at the 1%, we never look at how well we have it when we consider the world as a whole. Puts things in perspective. Btw. I thought cursing at the hills was standard operating procedure

[@kryghyzho7868]

This just shows how hard these things are mentally and how hard it is to prepare for the questions that creep up in your head. The majority of the video you seemed very sharp and happy, so I'm confident next one you'll be alright after some sleep and food. Nothing wrong with swearing at hills by the way, last weekend I was swearing to a pretty massive headwind for 3h straight :) Also comparing yourself to others in these events is totally useless, it doesnt gain you anything. But if you insist on comparing, you beat a LOT of people by even starting this. **insert sound of cowbell here** VAMOS KOOKAAAAAAAAAAAAA! **insert sound of cowbell here**

[@darrellcarter1163]

Ur not a failure ur a encouragement diamonds are made under pressure just keep turning them pedals Katie go has fast has u do 🏅👍

[@dataseeker7460]

We all have dark moments, overwhelming feelings of inadequacy to the challenge. Remember to have confidence in yourself. You wouldn't be here if you couldn't do it. Rest eat embrace the day!

[@kennyroberts830]

Hopefully bad day today will be replaced by good day tomorrow, sleep & meal often makes all the difference. Keep going & be determined Katie, go at your own pace & ignore those who are going faster who will probably at some stage themselves feel the same as you do at the moment anyway!

[@jamesbourke1782]

Keep going Katie!! You're doing an amazing job!! 900km isn't easy for anyone. Yes there will be people faster, but getting through it is all that matters 👍👌. Get your head down and just break it down into shorter blocks. It wont seem as daunting then 🙂.

[@01FozzyS]

Don't give yourself such a hard time. You're not Superwoman. No one is. You do what you can and maybe a bit more but not everyone is the same. Just keep on riding,Katie!

[@scarboroughrider]

Ahh my cycling area, I’m in Scarborough Z

[@johnnykirkinnes7872]

Loved this video, thanks for sharing. 👍😎

[@SwearyCyclist]

Andy and the team at Bikescene are a great bunch.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah that's them, next time you go in please tell them I said hello and thanked them :)

[@SwearyCyclist]

Katie Kookaburra posted the video link on their twitter account.

[@JamesSocialCycling]

Don’t give up now, you’ve come so far😎 Just a bit tired, bound to take it out of you. Big hugs and good luck for tomorrow 💕

[@emacasper]

You go girl , more power to you , your videos are inspiring 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

[@donjagoe]

Typically great video and the forthright honesty that we’ve come to value so highly. I’m guessing if you can get some sleep snd replenish the glycogen you’ll be ready to go. We vegans can easily skip the calories we need and it catches up with us. I’m guessing that’s the cause-so eat, sleep, eat some more. No pressure!

[@markrushton1516]

You dared to dream so well done for that but the route was hard if you looked at the topography. Doing Dun Fell and Tan Hill poss in the dark would have put me off. If you want to a night ride take a look at Ride To The Sun. Better done in a group as your lights work together. it's 100 miles and a great route

[@barrieatkinson6098]

Nice one Katie 👍

[@alanemery4468]

You are simply inspirational............

[@paddyredbeard]

4:43 "Eating bagels next to some bins". In some ways, life really doesn't really get any better than that.

[@MyPaul73]

Awww Katie it's OK to cry ..you might just be drained through all the mental worrying and thinking that you aren't worthy of doing what everyone is also probably going through ...Have a good sleep..and try to stay in the now ..We all have problems separating the mind from the body and thoughts from emotions... Just you look at how far you have come from the beginning of your road bike life ?!?! See there is always Yin an Yang ..so to teach us that life always will have difficult times ...Well done just taking part ...Maybe call your Mum for inspiration and motivation ?! Paul

[@paulmoore6594]

I think you did a great job there Katie. Don't be so hard on yourself :)

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Aww Katie. You to me are that person where I’m thinking how the hell does she do that she’s so fast and goes sooo long? You’re incredible. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Just enjoy it. Don’t base your selfworth onto it. Youre amazing. You’re worthy if you make it or not. Just do it for the fun of it. See how you go. Give yourself some room to breathe.

[@KatieKookaburra]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I think I had put my self worth onto it you know, which is daft isn't it? Thanks for being so kind, open and just bloomin' lovely to me! xx

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Katie Kookaburra happens to the best of us. :) I’m so glad my comment helped you. I always remember you saying that you cycle for the joy of it. So connect to that joy. Enjoy the vieeews, the air, the experience. Ride at your own pace and don’t compare yourself to others. You’re good enough as you are and such an inspiration. Be kind to yourself :)

[@thankyoujesus2836]

It’s good to get inspired by others. But don’t turn that into selfhate. It won’t help but create unnecessary tension that will hold you back ultimately. You didn’t join to compete with others did you? Xx

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Looks a nice cosy jacket that, Katie!

[@smoore5540]

“Dig in”👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻