GREAT DUN FELL | UK's Mont Ventoux | Learn from my mistake!

[@Bikey_McBeardface]

From RUN fell to Dun Fell. Sorry couldn't resist.

[@johnb2044]

if we ever get done with covid the sea to sky highway awaits you Katie in BC Canada check it out... just a little fact for yeah challenge, the Sea to Sky highway. The route begins at sea level, stretching from Horseshoe Bay to Whistler covering 102 km in distance with 2400m up, 1750m down and a total end elevation gain of 650m

[@mountaingoat3012]

Best GDF vid I’ve seen and has given me some food for thought as to when and how I’ll tackle it. Thanks KK

[@KatieKookaburra]

Cheers glad you liked it!!

[@global_nomad.]

these videos are getting better and better....thanks for putting in the effort both on the bike and the post production...

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhhh thank you!! That means a lot :)

[@pauldc779]

Those gates in foggy weather on the descent could be lethal if you forget where they are.

[@tonythomas8435]

Beautiful scenery and you got power and HR displayed! Thanks for sharing

[@ow4148]

i love watching your climbing. what i love is your determingation to finish the climb. not much people finish what they started out to achieve..i am also impressed with your watts..super magic!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i would also like to say that you inspire my wife,,yes we are together cyclist...keep on cycling kate!!! wowl!!!

[@jameskelly5246]

I live about 20 miles from here and it's best to keep this for the 'summer' months, not just because of visibility. A point to remember is this road can have ice (and heavy snow) on it from September through to as late as May/June. Also, the lightest of breezes on a sunny day at the bottom = blowing a gale at the top, like enough that you can't even stand on your own feet and have to turn around. The point where the weather always changes is at 8:20 in the video, where Katie turns left and through the top gate. What I'm saying is, take care up there.

[@jacksmodelcargarage9165]

Wow what a ride in the clouds, another amazing video thanks for taking us along.

[@Jim-ub9qy]

Awesome! Beautiful scenery, beautiful bike, beautiful rider...doesn't get much better. Thanks so much for sharing this ride. I absolutely love your posts-ride commentary and the camera perspective is terrific. This is one of the best rides (climbs) that you have shown us. Well done my friend!

[@CraigCameron]

Scotland has a similar climb up a private paved road to a radar station at Lowther Hill in the Southern Uplands. The best ascent route is to climb from the village of Mennock via Wanlockhead and then up to the summit of Lowther Hill. Total ascent is 594m. Worth checking out if you're looking for alternatives! 😊

[@ecopennylife]

Another great effort Katie. Poles help navigation if road & countryside blanketed in snow. Sheep ... LOL down under we have to worry about kangaroos! I recommend hivis & lights on day & night riding in my channel ;)

[@simsomesam]

Nice film - the metal markers are snow poles so the plough can follow the road when opening it out. Although it's only a public road for the first one to two km after that it's a private road. Cyclists can still ride it legally as it's a bridleway. Conditions get so bad the CAA have a snow cat to get upto the radar station in winter. Weather is always challenging - 9 months of winter 3 months of bad weather. The area is also home to the Helm - UK's only named wind.

[@MD....21]

Looks more like tolkien's Middle Earth up there! Expecting to see Gollum looming amongst those dense mists haha

[@John-un2co]

Thank you for sharing your climb great job. Your voice is so soothing will watching you conquer a climb. Take care Katie 🙏

[@chrissansum]

Great advice, thanks! Definitely on my wish list of routes. I have walked over it and around the area, and stayed in the bothy over the top of nearby cross fell, but a ride up to the golf ball looks very tempting! The area has the feel of a mini-Cairngorms.

[@williamwest8324]

Your an absolute gem kid. Funny, quirky, inspiring, honest, with a down to earth persona that I defy anyone not to like. But, as we say in Scotland, you're a wee numpty, (no disrespect intended). You should always have lights. Not just for fog, but for other numpty's on the road who may not be paying attention. You've already given so much to so many people on here, and I'm sure I speak for everyone who watches your channel, we love having you around. God! I must sound like you're bloody dad 😂. Love the video though. The knee is taking its own sweet time to heal though 😉. Take care out there kid. As we also say in Scotland, "May the road rise up to meet you, and the wind be always on your back."

[@davidfenwick262]

Of all the videos I've seen on Great Dun Fell that was so different again it's the way you film them and gave a different perspective of the climb and gradient. Shame it was foggy at the top.

[@GazzaView123]

Rode up there on the mountain bike, then once at the summit just carried on over the other side!

[@simsomesam]

Mountain Weather Information Service's Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines forecast is usually a good predictor of conditions. Different weather websites give a live feed from the Great Dun Fell weather station. The climate up there is sub artic!

[@j1y0ni]

I rode it for the first time this year and I had similar conditions as you. Now I'm addicted to it. Don't recommend riding 38x28 like I did. Bought some compact absolute black chainrings specially for it to give it another go in 2021. Now I just hope to have a clear day up there. Quality video thanks.

[@johnsmithers389]

Another great video Katie and another great effort may I add. Love this format looking back down the climb. We can see the effort you're putting in and the backdrop scenery in the morning light and mist is fantastic, ie until near the end when all mist.. Great job.

[@ianrichardson9729]

Great video and love the backing music.. 😊

[@wkwynn]

Good review, have enjoyed GDF a number of times it is every bit as awesome as it looks! One very important thing, although there's not a lot of cyclists there, when you're battling uphill head down it's easy to drift about the narrow road, so it's important to remember there could be others coming at you fast downhill

[@bondbug73]

Dramatic views and credible effort. I've cycled it. The road up looks fantastic on the last half. I wanted to have a go again, but this time on my 46T crank single speed with a specially fitted 24T just for this climb (for a laugh). Then flip the wheel around onto my usual 16T gear for decending. Sadly, the weather was icy up top back in mid March when I was last up there in the Lakes would have made it risky.

[@divingrob]

Remember doing the Knock Ventoux Audax with you a couple of years ago, hell of a climb

[@252Scooby]

Yeah it’s a big one I have done this twice , 1st time it was also very poor visibility hence no view but 2nd time all clear and the view was life changing , I really recommend not wearing shorts up there 10 months if the year as seeing your own breath in July up top indicates how cold it is as it’s a tundra climate , I remember when Katie was caught out by the weather and had to get help from a van to save her it was rather scary

[@ericswito]

Fenomenal landscape and a awesome video Katie, drive save 👊

[@jamesphillips9632]

Another cracking video Katie, thank you for sharing, your epic hill climb, and a good example what can happen, easily to anyone forgetting to take your bike lights ,

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah we have all been there eh! I just share my daft moments on KZbin ha

[@jamesphillips9632]

You showed a good lesson Katie , it’s a easy mistake for anyone to make viewers will learn from it don’t worry 😉

[@RoadrunnerRoad]

Cycled this a few times, only managed it all the way without getting off on the fourth and a lot of hill training. Public vehicles aren't allowed beyond the first 13/14% climb section

[@rck812]

love these climbing videos. also really nice scenery and NO cars creeping up behind you

[@markrushton1516]

That's because no goes there except the staff at the radar station

[@IanB17]

Deffo on the list to do but seems like a climb to avoid in the winter. Only have 36/30 on my summer bike though & not sure I'd get up it with that.

[@Colwray1]

Just done this climb as part of the 200k Audax.. weather was very poor especially from half way up and was hell at the top! It’s definitely not a climate for the faint hearted… can’t say I fully enjoyed the pain 😂😂 think I may get a 40T if do again rather than my 30

[@meneersjonnie]

Wow stunning scenery ! And a very good registration of your climb again, wish i was there 🤓👍

[@jdubbs60609]

GREAT video!!! I sooooooo want to ride this now after watching this. Definitely thinking about a UK bike tour once we get through this Covid mess. Adding Dun Fell to the list!!

[@kevinchalifoux1772]

You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your adventures. (🇨🇦)

[@andyevo1989]

Great climb! I did this for the first time yesterday! You are very inspirational, keep up the good work. I'm trying to convince myself to do an Audax of the back of watching your videos... :-/

[@davidbradshaw5043]

Well done Katie lass and thanks for that amazing vid!...

[@CycoWarriorx]

Wow... what a difference in weather! Great job and excellent tips… 💪🏽🙌🏽

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Good morning, good morning ... well done on another excellent video. Great scenery. Must be nice to not have traffic to contend with. Another comment below mentioned those gates and descending in fog. Not sure if you’ve tackled this before but some going downhill tips would be useful now and again. Hope you’re all mended. Keep well, stay safe and Hold Fast!

[@markrushton1516]

Rules are what they always are. Match your speed to visibility and don't mix ambition with ability. No points for crashing.

[@johnnydoe66]

I am getting ready to try one of my hardest climbs yet, 6.2 miles w/ just over 3500 ft. of elevation....On my Mtn bike on a technical, rocky trail. I do get to ride it back down after I take a short break. 😊

[@duathlete827]

Another impressive ride young lady!

[@brezdog4623]

That weather change is insane!

[@glynnrichardson2886]

Another great video of a climb I hope to do. Really helpful advice - thank you

[@naga3929]

This came early than the scheduled time Kay Kay...!!! Will watch now.

[@mikeclements4548]

Nice watts - strong👍

[@darrellcarter1163]

U look so smooth and powerful skinny K thank u for being honest about the lights ur amazing x

[@mrichards55]

I always have trouble with cattle grids on a gradient for some reason - hate them. Lovely climb.

[@markrushton1516]

Be glad your wheel doesn't collapse when you hit one. That was a long fraught day!!

[@wheellifecycling]

Great job my friend... I love to climb hills, dont like the down hills, no effort.

[@petervonl]

Amazing scenery. This time around, I missed a front view... :-)

[@naga3929]

Such a nice video. Wow. Safety point of view, lights would have been a good. Great effort and thank you for the beautiful visuals. 🤗👍👏😊

[@teclo1057]

for a greater challenge, how about doing some big climbs on a mountain bike. i am always curious to know the difference in time it would take

[@puttsky7]

Stunning shots a great video, thanks!

[@deanr1979]

Katie, what rear derailleur are you using to manage the large cassette range? Impressive climb.

[@joakimagard6053]

She uses a Wolf Tooth RoadLink. She talks about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGqahnd4eql5gdE

[@deanr1979]

@@joakimagard6053 thanks mate

[@bee_whisper]

need to get to the lakes to ride all the road ... maybe next year .

[@paul.kimmings]

think i would have been wearing longs , gets cold in october

[@lifeisabeautifulride]

How do you get the stats on the screen? That's pretty cool!

[@btait6770]

Did you say a 40 tooth cassette ??? How did you get that on... Do you use a hanger extender?

[@joakimagard6053]

Yes, she uses a Wolf Tooth RoadLink

[@Jcrossland1980]

Brings back memories!

[@JanekDetko]

Do you usually just sit in bottom gear up these climbs?

[@bobbob9364]

Can you do a video on bare essentials for a new cyclist doing a long cycle say up to 40 miles (in long for me)thinking of demo changing puncture and essential equipment

[@kevinlyon9501]

Interesting stats and cracking views at the start, shame it was a misty at the top, but can always look at your audax vid for the views.😁

[@avinashbhogun]

Blimey - looked cold up there!

[@ChrisP978]

Great view from the top! Oh ...

[@hvhvgitaar]

Wow, never even knew this existed. The road markers are there so that you still see where the road is when there is lots of snow cover. I didn’t understand the gearing... compact (34?) with a 40?!? Cassette. Does that even exist?

[@joakimagard6053]

She talks about her gearing setup in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGqahnd4eql5gdE

[@markrushton1516]

Gives you less than 1:1 ratio (0.85) or a 22.5 inch gear if you do use 34-40 Great if you can spin and use it. HR and cardiovascular system will be working harder which doesnt suit everyone but is more efficient.

[@shanegreen7667]

Doing a few climbs recently Katie. Doing the top 100 climbs?

[@marmottours]

Great video! Love it.

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

Really want to have a go at this climb 🔥

[@simoping]

Gotta love KK 💕

[@christopherhood9241]

the backbone of england, awesome.

[@kurimawhermusilla2411]

good day ma'am ride safe always 👍

[@bobbob9364]

I find it harder to cycle when sitting(on the bike)

[@glecydelosreyes7484]

Wow. Nice place.

[@wolfnorth7075]

Do you need someone to shoot the video?

[@htukmumfie]

i always forget how hard the last ramp to the cattle is. it feels like you've done it when you pass 2nd gate..... but you so haven't! cracking climb. best in england by a country mile: and i've done all the big boys except porlock in the sw.

[@garagesale5948]

My favorite hill is, down hill

[@jarrodashton5923]

Amazing !

[@bobbob9364]

Give me a reason to justify spending £2300 on a bike ,please (instalments)/going for gravel but do cycle mostly on tarmac ,prefer look of bigger tyres ?

[@gamma_dablam]

There isn't one ! Shimano 105 is the best value proposition and you can get a good quality aluminium road bike with that for well under £1500 if you look hard enough. That is good enough unless you are at a very high level.

[@andrewwilliams762]

15% gradient and backlit by the morning sun, your beauty is ethereal.

[@karaloca]

Just checked this out, is it a dead end? It looks like one. For a road bike at least.

[@jameskelly5246]

Yes, there's just a radar station up there and some transmitters. The road is for the engineers to access it, so other vehicles not allowed. Keep gates closed or the farmers get very annoyed.

[@daviddjerassi]

This is not a joke but when will the Queen make you Dame Katie for your total services to cycling and helping so many people along the way so on the 17-10-20 i gave you my vote Katie....Well done good climbing.

[@pjkmhel]

Hello idol I like ur road bike

[@Joecycles]

I did request and you did delivered

[@clarkkent9019]

thats great but what bout the way down...its all about the way down...

[@jimscharrer5964]

Assume that you notice the scenery with the suffering.

[@The29ervince]

This is a great to do list! roadcyclinguk.com/sportive/13-highest-roads-ride-uk.html

[@darthhideous3623]

...So called because when you're Dun, you're Felled 🤭

[@frankjrabergale2545]

So yea …… So yea……. So yea

[@markrushton1516]

It's nothing like Mont Ventoux. That's one all on it's own, even has its own mythology, but the Cingles Ventoux may be a good challenge should you get out there. Prob make a great vlog but may involve tears.