HARDER than HARDKNOTT?! 33% Rosedale Chimney FULL EFFORT!

[@savannahthomas2279]

Love your channel! So happy I found it. Your positivity is contagious! New to cycling, as a female rider, it gives me more confidence to get out and ride! Thank you!

[@jasonharper3318]

Well done, done it a few times myself and ride around there regularly. Its a wonderful area for cycling on and off road. There's a brilliant gravel track on the old Rosedale ironstone railway across the moors and you were very near another arguably harder road climb we call The Glaisdale Horror. You should enter the Struggle Moors Sportive next year, its on a par with the Fred Whitton.

[@royevans4581]

Did a 118k around that area yesterday, was awesome. My mate took me around his neck of the woods and showed me some of the less monstrous climbs but they were still a great challenge. 2100mtrs climbing all in, enjoyed it very much. Did the coast with Sands End, Saltburn, Went down into and back out of Runswick bay, and Whitby. Took the moor road after that, stopped at the cycle hub and then back into Middlesbrough over some of the greatest terrain I have ever ridden on. Chimney bank was mentioned, but we'll do that another day. Now I have the info. to give it a go. Only got 2 thirds up out of Runswick, I was seated. Newbie error. Wheelying and it put me off. I'll get up out of the saddle next time. Really steep stuff is it's own thing. Like you say, you just gotta do it to get it. I'm up for the challenge and I'll get them beat. Oh, and yes, when you have done 17 percent climbs like on this route, a 10 percent seems tame by comparison. A lot of this stuff is in the head.

[@manny1922]

Wow, never done Rosedale even though I live about an hour from it. Respect and welldone Katie! would be nice to see heart rate data overlay too!

[@andrewwilliams762]

Love your celebration! That view is awesome! Something about the valley in the background makes the steepness standout. I got to find me some hills.

[@The1mars1]

Rode this segment as a part of Struggle Event in 2019. 52/36 - 11-28 was just brutal. Struggled to stay on the bike.Next time at least I need 34-50. Great effort Katie.

[@bobbob9364]

I love just being outside ,cycling and running outside during covid has really added a new enjoyment outside .

[@sharonsawyers1]

If you’re ever in the yorkshire moors again, blakey bank from church houses is a tough one, and climbing out of grosmont going south up to the a169 gets above 30% as well. Really enjoyed the video, great effort! 👏👏

[@michaelmead2496]

I would love to cycle up that hill. Living at the foot of the Sierra Nevada foothills in the Central Valley of California I have many options to climb but few are this steep (33%???). I'm just a retired marathoner who now cycles (and jogs) but as I get older, cycling has become my true passion. Great job Katie (& Richard)!

[@reddiver7293]

I know of runners that want to get into cycling. Lower back pain gets them. So bad they stop cycling. Glad you enjoy being in the saddle!

[@kevinshea1763]

When I first started riding I would avoid hills since I've been watching your channel I look for them nobody can believe it my family tells me I'm nuts or I'm out of my mind . Thanks once again from the other side of the pond always an awesome video

[@secretagent86]

i do steep short climbs. we have a mountain crazy hard, i have just gone up a little ways.

[@petemoore6590]

My suggestion for a climb would be Monks Road, from Charlesworth towards Hayfield, unfortunately I think it's just outside the Greater Manchester boundary so off limits for now. Another hill I like is Werneth Low near Hyde, from any direction, Joel Lane from Gee Cross side is short but tough. Best of luck and keep making these great videos.

[@flurblewibble7735]

I second that - from Charlesworth it’s a short grueller.

[@tonythomas8435]

Thanks for sharing Katie! That was incredible. Got a really good sense of how steep it was from the c a mera angle. As I've said b4 u r a beast!!

[@aliensflynn1]

Buena escalada muchas felicidades por donde vivo también hay montaña y pronto voy a hacer algo como tú

[@mountaingoat3012]

Glad to see you traversing as it’s the best way to lessen a hills gradient. On the 100 Greatest Climbs list and it looks brutal

[@Jessicorn81]

Hi looks Awesome do you used a 30t front & 40 rear I’m using a 33 -36. I’d Be ok doing this hill with that ratio

[@KatieKookaburra]

I had 34 front 40 rear

[@KatieKookaburra]

Try it :)

[@nickw6175]

there is an equally hard climb Crowcombe in the quantocks I ride a few times a year, just as you get to the top there is a bend and then a cattle grid usually wet with leaves as well, so you have find a bit extra to speed up over it but oddly still enjoy it everytime !

[@earthstick]

2:24 If a climb is tough, do a steeper one and then the flatter one will seem easy in comparison. That's good advice.

[@geoneu2116]

Katie The Bike climbing Queen well done keep up the Good work, I wonder if you have done the Tarka Trail it's not a hill but extremely looong though lol but I hear it does have a few inclines maybe a bit too easy for you that one lol!!

[@petanders1968]

Katie great ride that well done. Will you be doing a vid soon showing how to negotiate coming back down one of these awesome climbs with a few pointers on how and what not to do? Peter

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah so a descending video? Have a watch of this one I did... m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrKiZx5r7lpjas

[@kevinlyon9501]

Great effort, little squeak when you know you've got over the worst bit. I do love these vids, the views are fantastic, was mountain biking up over the moors few years back. Plus there's Dalby forest for your future mountain biking😁.

[@leighdickinson8299]

Well done there Katie nicely riden. I've bad memories of being dupt in to that on 42t chainring - 25t cassette in the middle of a 60 miles ride by so called racing friends a number of years ago, but a nice ride.

[@yvoheaton6402]

Super ride. Full of admiration for your effort. I had trouble walking up with my dodgy legs and feet so no way to ride it.

[@abperson]

For Greater Manchester climbs, look at Cowlishaw Road, and/or any of the routes to Werneth Low. Cowlishaw Road is in the Climbs of the North West, and featured Stage 8 Tour of Britain 2019.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Have a look at my last few vids... it’s there :)

[@abperson]

@@KatieKookaburra I'll admit, I'm a few videos behind 😂 It's a brutal climb! Took me 2 attempts to get it in one!

[@bobsta]

I was staying in Keldy a few years ago and decided to take a look - and promptly turned back! You need to be super fit with a great set of lungs, have a super light bike and weigh less than a Pot Noodle - I fail on all counts 😂 Well done for doing it - that's hard-core cycling.

[@anthonymccloskey7847]

Re local lockdown climbs.... have you tried The Wizard at Alderley Edge? It's about a mile long, easy to find from the town centre, has featured in the Tour of Britain. Bomb back down it at a million mph once you get to the top!

[@kypdur4746]

Swiss Hill is a lovely ride as well (in the dry). Not very long, but 14% and cobbled. I'm told G and Stannard used to train on it pre classics.

[@stevesnailfish]

Always well worth a watch especially with the power data.....No wonder you use an MTB cassette and a 34t inner ring.... Anyway, what's going on about you doing more mountain biking ???? I'm intrigued.......being an off-roader myself........Hmmm ?

[@markbulmer1840]

Great seeing it again you did really well in that, the bend got me a car came down so pushed me on the steep side my excuse anyway. Your right it is a lovely view i did it in a lovely hot day in the summer great it was.

[@marklisgo3923]

Katie, have you ever done the Robin Hoods Bay climb? from sea level, up through Fylingthorpe and up to Brow Top... Id love to see a video on that climb....

[@KatieKookaburra]

Nahh I don’t think so, sounds bloody epic!!

[@markjohnson7267]

Another great video 👍 Dog House Lane in Todmorden is definitely worth a try - not too far out of Manchester and there's plenty other great climbs to go at in that neck of the woods

[@andrewbrockway5857]

Super strong effort - all being well I’ll be riding this climb for the first time on the weekend. Good to have some idea of what it’s going to be like - eek

[@davidbradshaw5043]

Poetry in motion, wow what a gal!. That is one cow of a climb Katie, good on yer lass!...xx

[@davefromyorkshire2011]

Great vid Katie, beautiful back drop, gotta do this one some time.

[@eriks1256]

Have you cycled up the hill out of settle? Great video 😊 thanks for sharing 😊

[@stuartmason3949]

Well done lass! Littlebeck towards Sleights is another good one up that way

[@carlkershaw6032]

Superb well done just a quick question Katie,do you not use mudguards I’m just debating wether to or not thanks

[@stevepayne1644]

Katie Love the ride videos. Monks Road, going east out of Charlesworth is a good hill to try in the Manchester area

[@hansoloization]

Nice one congrats 😀👍👏👏, epic climb, the scenery looks amazing, keep doing what your doing your videos inspire me to keep motivated in terms of my cycling training during lockdown, onwards and upwards Katie, onwards and upwards 😀👍

[@Teo-S]

Very nice job staying upright. My thigh and calf muscles were twitching while watching you climb.Safe riding.

[@alanjoyce4368]

There used to be a 200k audax in this area.It sent you up Rosedale after 100 miles of riding.Chainrings were 52/42 then and I borrowed a screw on block with a 28 top.It half killed me but I made it.

[@jamesphillips9632]

You powered up that Chimney Katie cracking effort you definitely deserve a big 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼 well done

[@KatieKookaburra]

Cheers James!!

[@jamesphillips9632]

Your welcome Katie , The bigger the Gradient the happier you are Katie I’ve notice 😉, you love giving yourself a challenge, I never get bored of cycling that’s why I love it so much plan a route on Komoot get on your bike and enjoy a different ride every time you can’t beat it 👍🏼

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Great climb and how about the Yorkshire scenery ... brilliant!! Thanks for another excellent video. I hope to purchase an Elite Suito smart trainer next month ... perhaps this will help improve my fitness over the winter so I can tackle some hills next year.

[@12634349]

très bel effort.bravo c'est courageux

[@rbailey6949]

Well done we have friends who live in Rosedale and I know just how steep that is! 👏👏👏

[@SmurfPerfect]

Awesome. I did a very short climb at a similar incline and honestly felt like I was going to fall off the back of the bike due to gravity - like riding up a vertical wall. Walked it the rest of the way. SLOWLY 😆 Do you ever have that I’m-gonna-tip-over-backwards feeling when it’s super steep?

[@syrus3k]

I'd like to see you do Norwood edge, think it's in the book.. I've done it a few times as it's near my in-laws house. Lovely area, near otley in Yorkshire

[@252Scooby]

Fantastic effort Katie well done , you make it look more possible for others . I would highly recommend for next year if possible to go try out The Cowlyd in wales please that would be fab 🚴🏻‍♀️👌

[@M_F754]

I've not had clips very long and the hill I ride up is now covered in acorns and hedge clippings and the rear wheel spun and caused me to stall! I only just got my foot down in time but it was an awful feeling!

[@luketoms6110]

Correction it's in Rosedale. You have to try the Delves longer and harder than Chimney.

[@martinmatthews8177]

You made that look easy. Well done👍

[@andyhodgson7692]

That lovely feeling when the hardest part is over and you know you've beaten it :). I've never done this climb or Hardknott but on paper Hardknott is harder. Similar average gradient and similar maximum gradient but it's a fair bit longer.

[@naga3929]

Great video Kay Kay !!!

[@lukaszbbbb]

Love your climbing vids.I live in Adelaide south Australia,and all i do is climb.Love your videos.💖🙌👏👍

[@frogslips]

What gears do you use for these tough climbs ( small chainring and big cog on cassette?)

[@saintuk70]

Did you manage to beat the hour Alpe du Zwift? You've now encouraged me to try.....though I think I need to cut the carbs and lose some of my 260 lbs.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah I lead and pace a monthly ride to go sub-60 mins! First Tues of every month at 7pm GMT! Come next month??

[@marmottours]

Fantastic climbing there! Loving your channel BTW - awesome!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much!!!

[@MrSimplesimon007]

Hardknott is much more difficult, when I cycled I trained up there, dropping to Hutton le hole then up to the lion at blakey ridge, Rosedale is only steep after the cattle grid around the two hairpins and a short straight part. If you ever get the chance, it would be great to see you on the bealach na bah, from Loch Kishorn to Applecross, 5 miles long from sea level to over 2000ft, I remember it was a drag but it gets really tough for about the last 2 miles 25% give it a go! 👍

[@TheUnfilteredLife]

Here we go again Watching a video of you climbing and pulling my hamstrings!

[@KatieKookaburra]

😂😂

[@kevinw1129]

🤣Obviously not done a lot of MTB in the Highlands. Bealach na Ba near Applecross is also a good one.

[@markbrown3862]

Nice video. I really enjoy your hill climb videos

[@KatieKookaburra]

Cheers Mark :)

[@wolfade89]

Great effort Katie well done. Wish I could climb better, I’ll keep trying. Off to do Zwifting

[@KatieKookaburra]

I do a monthly Alpe du Zwift sub hour - great training for hills climbs in the real world. First Tuesday of the month at 7pm GMT! :)

[@wolfade89]

@@KatieKookaburra I know and I will try but not got near the sub hour like you. Yet...

[@stevefraser7501]

I'm sorry, but that's insane. Exceptionally well done to you.

[@jasonleslie6366]

Almost 400 watts on the steep section is fantastic. You are a true mountain goat! Do you like the descents also. For me, it’s the payoff for the climbing. Cheers!

[@chaimplumer6308]

What cycling computer do you use when just riding to record, not for prepared rides?

[@andrewellison9932]

I love these hill climb videos.

[@GHExploration]

Fantastic, ive been waiting for this, well done kidda 👍😘

[@KatieKookaburra]

Cheers! :)

[@duathlete827]

Another great effort. Even in my best (younger) days I would not have been able to make that effort. I'd of been pulled over to the side with your other friend that had to give up!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Nahhh you would have done it! :)

[@alainpryt9641]

Super belle performance bravo

[@kevinshea1763]

What are those green things on the side of the road they look like containers are they for salt the country side beautiful p.s. it was funny when you screamed

[@inspiredtotired8369]

The Evil Road Pixies, who make pot holes live in them. The rocks on top, keep them trapped inside.

[@MrYoungkimba]

YOU ARE A BEAST! SMASHED IT!

[@sakthik]

Which power meter are you using ?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Stages left hand crank :) Love it!

[@sakthik]

Thank you, I bought the same grx version this week. Just rode once but unknowingly I pedalling harder on left leg 😂 Hope that’s just my mindset and it goes away as I ride more

[@OtRatsaphong]

Congratulations, Amazing climb 👍👍👍

[@steb6468]

Still waiting for you to do Trooper Lane and the Shibden Wall, Katie

[@sakthik]

That out of saddle push 👌

[@markdownham7759]

How's Dave? _Is he now a resident of that bend where you cruelly left him?_

[@PhilipFordham2000]

Hi Katie, I have a Specialized Allez and the small chainring is 34 but I find it impossible to get up the steeper climbs (I ride around Biggin Hill) if I changed it to a 28T or 30T would that make a big difference? Thanks

[@KatieKookaburra]

Either a bigger cassette or smaller chainring will do that! Do either :)

[@PhilipFordham2000]

@@KatieKookaburra thanks, is it an easy job?

[@Cosmic-Rays]

Great effort 👍🏻

[@stevezodiac491]

it's easy climbing it these days with big climbing gears on modern bikes. Try it on a 42 /21.

[@cliffcox7643]

Excellent effort.. May I ask your W/Kg,,, and please spit and snot... What was your average power?

[@darrellcarter1163]

What u look amazing climbing Katie oh I miss hills thank u for great vlog skinny k x👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@hugobci]

Brutal effort!👏👏

[@syrus3k]

I just ordered an 11-32 for winnats pass.. Might have to cancel that looking at your power, cadence and gradient if you're on a 40!!!

[@syrus3k]

of course my derailleur stopped going into the 32 on that ride lol. Off to do this one next week .. possibly on my gravel bike with a 34.

[@jralicea6299]

You’re BA, so we’ll done! I’ll put some work in and shoot to achieve something similar here in the states.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you! Well you got plenty of epic climbs for that!!! :)

[@jralicea6299]

@@KatieKookaburra East Coast not so many, but I'll search around for the most challenging and have at it!

[@MrTwister86660]

My biggest fear is the chain snapping and not being able to unclip in time 😂 but I’m nowhere near your level. Well done

[@KatieKookaburra]

Just have to make sure that you keep the chain in good condition and always check wear and tear. My gear cable snapped on the way back from doing this so just one of them things! Happy cycling my friend :)

[@totalpartridge]

great video as ever, keep em coming :)

[@timothyelsholz2470]

Katie you are my hero the toddy for gotcha woman

[@KatieKookaburra]

Awww cheers Timothy!

[@secretagent86]

awesome climb. i don't come here to see you suffer though lol. nice view too. well done

[@matt46vale]

Sitting or standing whilst climbing ?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Both!

[@terrancesmith5389]

The Rain, The Bike and Other Things I saw her biking in the rain Raindrops falling on her She didn't seem to care She rode on and smiled at me Then I knew She could make me happy Wind up in her hair Cycling everywhere I love the biking girl Oh, I don't know just why, she simply caught my eye I love the biking girl She seemed so sweet and kind, she crept into my mind To my mind I knew I had to say hello She smiled back at me And then she took her turn (at the front) And we rode through the park alone And I knew She had made me happy Wind up in her hair Cycling everywhere I love the biking girl Oh, I don't know just why, she simply caught my eye I love the biking girl She seemed so sweet and kind, she crept into my mind To my mind Suddenly, the sun broke through I looked back and she was gone All I had left Was a memory and now this song But I knew She had made me happy Wind up in her hair Biking everywhere I love the biking girl Was she reality or just a dream to me? I love the biking girl Her love showed me the way to find a sunny day Sunny day I love the biking girl Was she reality or just a dream to me? I love the biking girl With a little help from the Cowsills The Rain, The Park and Other Things

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

How do you get the overlay on your videos to show your speed and gradient?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Search my channel did a video about it :)

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

@@KatieKookaburra will do. Cracking effort on the climb👍

[@stevenmeyer9674]

The worst hill, no matter how steep or so long are the ones that are perfectly straight looking up the entire distance from the bottom can be quite demoralizing.

[@davidgallop654]

Who was leading you, was they on a motorcycle Kate!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Nope.

[@bardzoszybki7420]

Primoz Roglic perhaps..

[@getfitwithcourtney3488]

4:12 We love a humble brag 😂 lol jk you go Katie !

[@hurbit123]

This love for climbs.....- Are we road cyclists masochists? Why are we doing this to us? We tend to tell us and others, that we do this for the amazing view, while we know this is not even half th truth. We know we will suffer tremendously and still do this - and love it- and can't help doing this over and over again. Check out the link between stoicism and road cycling. Very, very revealing. When you google this, you will come accross some answers. Katie the best!

[@lothburke2243]

The one in Wales is supposedly the steepest street in the world .. apparently. Great effort 😎💪

[@KatieKookaburra]

When we can venture there again, I will be there! :)

[@barryford7135]

@@KatieKookaburra up the side of Harlech castle 1-3

[@bukarin]

Please do the Cowlyd!!!!!!

[@xtrofilm]

I'd wear a high vis jacket mate if i was you, green and black attire blend into the background this time of year and with low light, plus there is a lot of nutters on the road these days, be seen be safe.

[@xtrofilm]

Ha Ha, check this out on youtube...Kevin gaines Kookaburra laugh.

[@MrSmid888]

I’d just be happy of getting up in one go, watts and cadence and all the rest of it mean nothing, just cycle. My mind would be going “I wonder what my cadence is? Am I hitting my peak wattage?” Distractions. Unless you’re a pro just succeeding is enough for us weekend pedal pushers 😎🚵🏻‍♂️

[@gabscar1]

If you love climbs do the Fred Whitton. There's nothing like it!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Done it :) Search my channel there is a video

[@glynnrichardson2886]

Awesome

[@MannBazza]

Feel cheated that you didn’t hit the 33% on your little on screen gauge. Think you need to do it again 😉

[@KatieKookaburra]

I did it a few times to get photos... I can assure you it’s STEEP haha

[@MannBazza]

@@KatieKookaburra I’ll let you off then. Love the vlogs 😘