Gran Canaria in a Day?!

[@TheCaptainGreenbeard]

Cant help but smile when your enjoying yourself on these rides! The last one was a hard watch, im still injured and now managed to hurt my other ankle somehow so god knows when i'll be back out on the road loving it like you are. Til then thankyou for bringing me some joy through your videos!

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Great scenery Katie. Good to see that tear has evaporated. That dog was on a mission ! 🌞 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@KatieKookaburra]

They were so so sweet!!!!

[@johnmcnulty1129]

@@KatieKookaburra Isn't that "Jenga" Rock build a New Zealand thing ? Reckon some All Black rugby type left his mark ! Or a group of Kiwis were passing through ! 💪 Enjoy the rest of your Gran Canaria residency ⛰🐐 x

[@dagmarpfeifer1763]

That certainly was a ride and a half and I see you met Shrek! 😀 The tree you saw is a Canarian pine that was badly scorched in a wildfire. They are more fire resistant than regular pine trees and and often come back to life after a yearr or so sprouting random groth on otherwise blackened branches.

[@user-qs3yn2ey9x]

Unless you're on a vacation, you're very lucky to be able to do this in the middle of the day... I just got off work and watching this, living vicariously through you 🥰

[@KatieKookaburra]

It’s very much a working trip! But lucky I get to do this :)

[@mechpatt]

@@KatieKookaburra , it’s your career, don’t apologise! You bring joy to so many, and remind us old codgers to look and appreciate the colour around us. Yeah, joy, I said it!

[@fxnyse]

The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who has never fallen.

[@alandavison3131]

Looking for winter cycling, I spent 3x weeks in GC January. Las Palmas, excellent roads in the North but I also got down too Mogan, Maspalomas, and the west, Agaete and San Nicholas. What a wonderful island to explore, can’t wait until January 2024 !

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Well done.Thank you again for allow us to experience and the chronicling of the trip and all the hard cycling you did.

[@lfate8017]

Hi Katie, I love your videos. Happy to see you’re having a better ride today.

[@Aerobat1191]

I love your videos! You asked about the strange bushes in the trees (@6:45). I would have to get a closer look but I believe that's Mistletoe. Sadly Mistletoe, while interesting and pretty, it's a parasite and eventually kills the host tree it lives on. Enjoy your riding and I'm glad you fixed your free-hub problems. It takes a while to trust your bike again after a free-hub problem (As you said).

[@veriest1]

The contrast reminds me of hiking Juniper Canyon in Big Bend. The contrast between between the landscapes (high desert and forest) is fascinating there too. Especially where they overlap.

[@deblordoutdoors5783]

Can totally relate to not trusting my bike after an incident. I bought a MTB a couple of years ago from a 2nd hand bike shop. The guy was lovely, but not a great mechanic. When I tried the bike, I loved it, but there was an issue with the gears slipping on the cassette. I mentioned it to him and he took it into the workshop, brought it out again and said it was fine. After about a week of riding, thankfully only a few miles from home, the mech hanger ripped off throwing the jockey wheels into my spokes, breaking a couple. Called the mechanic who came and picked me up and “fixed” it again, but it still wasn’t right, so took it to my LBS, who said the mech hanger was bent. They sorted it properly, but I totally lost my confidence in it and sold the bike soon afterwards.

[@ericclaire-helenerfletcher9433]

beautiful roads and scenary Katie , would love to have roads like that to roll on , lucky you

[@vicnichols3674]

Glad you're on the mend, they say it you've never fallen off then you've never ridden a bike. I've been falling off since I was four years old on a Raleigh trike with the breadbin on the back. Got to start young. Been falling off ever since. 😅

[@tavi83]

I know that "fear" and lack of trust in the bike you talk about, it makes it so much harder until you get that trust back because you constantly tense up waiting for it to happen again. I had exact same issue as you just a few weeks ago, it does get to you! Beautiful looking ride!!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeaaaah that’s exactly it!!!!!! It’s that tensing up - explained better than I did haha. But better with it now - hope you are too my friend :) x

[@wills681]

Tejeda's almond blossom festival every February is worth an overnight stop. It's an unspoilt village on account of it being well away from the tourist centres. Or "in the middle of nowhere" as my oppo describes it.

[@chrishodgkins5329]

Just love watching your adventures. Thank you 😊

[@kevinlyon9501]

Well certainly making up for that bad day on the bike, is pretty too. Nice that the locals arranged some rocks for you.

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

This was a really excellent video … ta very much. I really enjoy being able to head out my front door and ride in the country too! Speaking of which, my forecast is heading towards double digit temps this week so I’ll finally be getting the bike off the turbo! PS: what helmet are you using? I have a Giro but it’s not MIPS and am thinking of upgrading.

[@DaveNarn]

At times I’ll stretch a 2 hour ride to 4hours. Stopping to take photos or explore some interesting place. I’ll get anxious, almost panic when I walk then turn to see my bike in the distance looking so small.

[@rajeshmohanty2070]

Huge fan!! Are there any good, "worthy" clothes for summer rains? Living in tropics, it can be warm and rainy for months.

[@mikemonohon197]

Excellent bide ride because the scenery makes it all that much more spectacular. It is a gift of Mother Nature when the landscape overwhelmes the mood obtained by strenuous pedaling. Like a full plate of nutritious food, one gets a little of everything right at the moment. The past is gone, the future isn't here yet, just now do we enjoy what we do. A bike ride? Yes, nothing quite like it. 🚲🚲

[@brandneweyes7933]

I know what you mean with the climbing taking ages. I did 1400 metres over 64 k on Monday (a lot for me) took me over 4 hours and I'm still recovering 😅

[@andygoldensixties4201]

Glad indeed to see you smiling again; as for the "fear" left from the fall, my advice is to reproduce the "mechanical" you had in some training sessions, and induce your body to react instantly to that (is that what they call muscular memory?), so to avoid falls, and also psychological fear will be neutralized. And yes, if we use pro-level equipment, cogs that are light and slim, chains the same, let's remember too that the pros have staffs that make ajustment, maintenance, replacement of the gear all time long...

[@christianrodriguez3531]

Have you considered doing the full tour around the island? I did it a couple of times and it's an epic ride, always clockwise to benefit from the tailwind on the SE part of the island. Better waiting for less windy days as it can get tricky and dangerous on the Anden Verde road towards Agaete, the descent to El Risco is as fun as it gets. Thought that road was still closed but it was reopened on 2022 apparently, don't miss the chance if you can. It's an 9+ hour ride though, for me at least! Are you running rim or disc brakes?, what gearing are you using?

[@KatieKookaburra]

I had planned to do it this day, but one road is currently closed at the top of the island so meant going on motorway and didn’t want to do it :( but defo sooooon!!!!

[@238949]

Know how you feel about memories of bike incidents, still can't cycle on the road I had my collision 5 years ago, only on the other side of the road!

[@chrisnumnuts8671]

should have got back up and gone back on the bike as soon a possible to late now the fear will always be there :(

[@238949]

@@chrisnumnuts8671 still cycle on the road, just not on the road where I had my accident, 6 months in a sling, operation, physio and compensation, thanks to my Breeze friends, cycle just as much as ever if not more :)

[@geoffreyhammett7038]

The road surface looks fantastic? 🤔😊🚴‍♂️

[@johnstygall860]

If you like rugged and raw you might try cycling in Fuerteventura. Stunning volcanic landscapes and great roads

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ooooooooh!!!

[@johnstygall860]

@@KatieKookaburra there's a place called Las Playitas where triathletes base their training.

[@volkerjanssen7905]

A friend of mine from Germany is currently cycling Teneriffa. What do you think? Which is the better Island in the Canaries to go on cycling trips? Why?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Did a video comparing them recently… have a scroll back through my recent vids. :)

[@CycletheNation]

Much jealous again! Can I ask, I'm assuming you're using a GoPro on this, what are you using for a mic? I can't seem to get my audio anywhere near as good as yours

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ayyyye it sure is. I have a windjammer covering the mic!! Best ever :)

[@CycletheNation]

@@KatieKookaburra thanks! They the little sticky pads with the muffs?

[@markkennedy2719]

Hi Katie, what sun cream do you use when cycling in the sun? Thanks

[@KatieKookaburra]

P20 factor 50 for kids!!! Doesn’t sweat off and I’ve never got burnt using it. Awesome stuff!!

[@markkennedy2719]

Thanks very much for your quick reply. I’ll get some to try😀

[@paultomlinson528]

Hi Katie what gear ratios do you use please?

[@jimpeyton1459]

Look at the green, the purple, the white! Yep...Katie had the special mushrooms for breakfast. I can relate to the trepidation of the first ride after a gearing-related mechanical breakdown. Every little sound and vibration is magnified...what's gonna go wrong THIS time? Happy your day was event free. I guess once you were into the rhythm of the climb the jitters went away. Thanks, as always, for sharing. 😂

[@bettyourcampervan]

You are just ace Katie xx

[@malcontent_1]

That looked like a scraggly Dr. Seuss tree

[@tkpeters]

Katie, If you like views, get yourself over to La Palma, short ferry or flight. Similar to GC although better & with less tourists

[@RH_01779]

What brand are those glasses?

[@KatieKookaburra]

They are Oakley :) photochromic and bloody lovely!! Comfiest glasses I’ve ever worn super light :)

[@RH_01779]

@@KatieKookaburra tnx Katie. Been trying a few other “budget” brands but not happy with the products. Will give this a shot.

[@davidhawkins9206]

Do you often change video titles after uploading them? Or did i miss a few?

[@KatieKookaburra]

I basically uploaded it as one title and changed it - don’t do it often at all haha. Good spot 🦅👀

[@biking261]

The pass at 9.55 I cycled over and it was sleeting, yet had been lovely further south I love GC because its so different

[@KatieKookaburra]

SLEETING!!!!! When??? Oooof that wouldn’t have been nice!

[@biking261]

@@KatieKookaburra March 2019 lol it was only the one day fortunately

[@wolfade89]

A lot happier lady, good to see. But Katie in the sun, and no Calippo?

[@KatieKookaburra]

There was one Calippo but I didn’t film that stop haha! 😎

[@markholder4054]

I love my clif bar. Thanks to Bike Inn I can get them delivered to South Africa.

[@tomassanesson902]

Sooo awesome epik beautiful video ❤❤❤

[@KavanOBrien]

Good happier today , should we have a song for the day ? Does a bear go to the toilet in the woods ? Obviously cleaned that joke up , song = The Bare Necessities of Life = Phil Harris.

[@fa1coner]

The tree looks like mistletoe growths.

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

I was thinking the same thing. However they have a source of water.

[@NELSON3947]

Well Jell 😎

[@martycurren5350]

"Some of the roads are a bit jumpy" the Senerity climb, very jumpy.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Nahhhh smooooooth!! Jumpy I mean… poor road surface!!! 😢😢😢

[@martycurren5350]

@Katie Kookaburra I know you meant rough. The one section of the Senerity climb that has the two foot wide bit of almost smooth tarmac up the middle. The rest, either side is like a farm track

[@martycurren5350]

@@KatieKookaburra I have just looked on Google maps and the really bad bit of road is after the Senerity climb on the 605. Fabulous place to ride. I would love to go back and ride some of the north.

[@JK-wl5bx]

Strange how vegetation only grows on one side of the island , perhaps it rains for 3 days a year that side instead of the one day in the south 😂

[@KatieKookaburra]

🤣🤣it actually rained in the north the day after this ride! I used my weather app to perrrrfection!!!!

[@leoheuzen5521]

we all make mistakes, my biggest mistake was to leave the island of Gran Canaria someday I will go back and never leave

[@tomgruitt6563]

"Look at that"

[@andyblades8946]

It’s good, but it’s not Yorkshire 🤪

[@andyblades8946]

I think we may have to adopt you as an ambassador (even though you live in Mordor) 😂

[@kentjoosten8149]

Dragon Tree

[@markreams3192]

It looks like a dead tree with a parasitic plant like mistletoe growing on it

[@KatieKookaburra]

Stoppppp

[@markreams3192]

@@KatieKookaburra 😂

[@tonyvanhout2394]

flower power Katie, always look on the bright side of life as they say, take care