MY FIRST 300KM RIDE!

[@bleuify7]

what inspire me the most is your enthusiasm, it's a reminder that I need to have that kind of mentality the next time I'm doing a long ride

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much :) x

[@markharrington9090]

Hi, watching this video 4yrs on. Such an amazing ride and with having just finished my first ever 300km Audax on Saturday, Everybody rides to Skeggy 316km centenary year. Keep up the amazing vids ,your an inspiration for us all. 👏👏🚴‍♀️

[@brianward7724]

I agree with Dave Scott; your enthusiasm and excitement during this HUGE ride are definitely infectious! Congratulations, Katie!

[@KatieKookaburra]

THANK YOU so so much Charlie. That is so kind! I just love love LOVE riding my bike, pushing myself and then meeting so many incredible cyclists :)

[@brianward7724]

Yes, that definitely comes through in your videos, Katie. I was particularly enthralled by the early morning 'scene', where you showed all the tail-lights of the riders ahead of you, in a looong line. Magic! Thanks for the heart for my first comment!

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

300k Katie cheee! Awesome! Loved watching you do your thing. I love Audax!

[@petinka721]

I did my 300 k ride in jun same years as you Katie and yes the feeling after was the same as for you and I had inspiration do that ride from an other youtube rider here who made the ride in 2018. See your ride gave me back the feelings I had when I did the ride. Thanks Katie!

[@SteveBMor]

Just catching up on KZbin, life got in the way for a while there Fabulous ride, great video, well done Katie you inspire me to get out and ride

[@marial4699]

Well done Katie! Fantastic ride! You were so joyful throughout the ride including the end, you looked like you did at the beginning! Look forward to 400K video. Congrats!👏🏆

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Maria :) It was so good :) Loved it!!!! xxx

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Nearly took part in this at the last minute. Instead changed by mind, I have a 200km this weekend and my first 300km on May 5 so plenty to keep my legs busy. Great video as always Kate 💪🖒

[@kcmitch77]

Good job Katie. Proud of you and good luck on the 400. Stay safe and enjoy your rides.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so so much!!!! You are so lovely. Wishing you a lovely and happy day xx

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

Your videos continue to get better! I'd have to say your my 2nd behind the mighty GCN. Keep up the good work! Maybe you could show us your preparation process the night before the big ride. Perhaps on the upcoming 400?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahh wow that's such a huge compliment!!! Thank you!! :) Yeah that's a great idea actually, the night before prep.... it's normally a lot of nerves/excitement and frantic packing haha. I will film it for the next one though :)

[@14DaveS]

Brilliant Katie well done what an achievement.... so proud of you and I am pleased you managed without any mechanicals and the weather was good for you too. Love your enthusiasm in your videos.... its infectious :))

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Dave, so glad you liked the vid. I am so happy when I'm on the bike just gliding along :)

[@marklucas8110]

Well done Katie! Love your enthusiasm for cycling. Look forward to your 400K video :)

[@luismedeiros7139]

Thank you so much for posting almost right after your epic ride, that's what i call dedication :) I wish there were more audax riders here.

[@KatieKookaburra]

First sleep and fuel, then onto the edit!! :) Ha.

[@jonathanwalters5611]

Well done Katie! I look forward to a video on your 400.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Jonathan, I might not be so spritely after riding an extra 100km. But we shall see :)

[@r0bv123]

Wow, well done on your first 300 Audax!! Miles go so much easier and faster when the weather and wind works out, doesn't it?! Keep on pedaling!

[@RonaldLAbbey]

Congrats Katie on completing your 1st 300km ride!!! Way to go!!!! :)

[@mcdoobies7328]

I discovered your channel when I was deciding what type of clipless pedals to have with my road bike. There you were, taking a nervous spin a couple of times around a bench. You've come a looong way since then. Well done Katie 😊

[@KatieKookaburra]

Haha I sure have haven't I? So glad I made those vids to show people anything is possible!! :)

[@stephenfromlangley]

Delighted to see you complete the ride.Well done. Your enthusiasm is inspiring.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much for being so lovely and supportive! It means a lot x

[@GadgetDaveVlogs]

Well done Katie. That is a great achievement. You’re an inspiration to all of us. Keep riding on. Great Vlog xx

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much David xx

[@mirydean]

That was fantastic Katie, so proud of you and so envious too. Wish l could have taken part but l'm here in Milan so its not possible. Maybe one day.....keep em coming.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Dean :) come over to the UK one day and take part. They have audaxes on loads on countries sure they do in Milan :)

[@mirydean]

Katie Kookaburra l must do this one day!

[@andymakin]

Doing my first one on the 29th April. The Bowland Forest Populaire. Looking forward to it. Nice one for the Audax videos. Give us a good insight. Good luck with the 400!

[@333wheeler]

Nice Job.. Perfect course for 1st 300km... You can go steady state all the way round.. Always the hilly Terrain that gets you in trouble .. Rode the Kiddy killer 200km a few times and that deff is a leg breaker...

[@raulbarsan8582]

Katie you're so nice! Congrats on the long trip. Subscribed!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Raul :)

[@FreshAyers]

Fantastic! Loved this video Katie. Would love to do an Audax one day, maybe work towards something next year! I am following you for inspiration. Epic effort and congratulations on bagging your first 300k ride. 👍🚴

[@simonmanwaring3768]

Fair play Katie!!!!! What a massive achievement,and you looked like you could do it all over again at the end there !! You definitely got my vote for sports personality of the year 2018 !! Well done hunny x

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhhhhhhh thanks Simon :)

[@KatieKookaburra]

Let’s get BBC on speed dial ha

[@simonmanwaring3768]

Katie Kookaburra you never know lol !! I do love your vlogs, and your so normal!!

[@andysadventures3910]

That looked fab. Great video as always. Chapeau Katie.

[@shaunhoulahan4080]

That is a spectacular ride. Well done you! This is really inspiring. You look so fresh at the end too. Amazing!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much Shaun! I think it’s the training and hills that made this was ok. And the weather was ideal too that’s a huge factor :)

[@zippittydoodah]

Awesome Katie! Congratulations.

[@garymiddleton7115]

Nice one Katie. You should try the Dunwich Dynamo in July.

[@paulworthington53]

Well done. A first 300 is some achievement. Chapeau!

[@jean-paulchaudron3104]

Love your enthusiasm!!! Just makes me want to ride more....

[@paulb8174]

Mega job Katie well done!🚴🚴🚴🚴

[@alanspence1716]

Congratulations Katie! You did so well and kept enjoying it throughout which is what it's all about. You are right to be proud, it is an amazing achievement. How did you arrange that wind shift? Wish I could do that!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Alan, that wind didn't;t feel like it pushed us back to be fair. It was kind of to the side, but it wasn't full on headwind so happy :)

[@adkocol]

Brilliant!! It's also great to see your excitement and having fun.

[@alfredstimoli2590]

Great video Katie. Congratulations on your first 300km. I hope you get to do the PBP next year. In the meantime looking forward to your 400km. BTW, any chance on a video showing what you took with you for this 300km?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Alfred! Yes of course, I will do a video later this week showing the bike/ bag set up and what food and drink I took with me :)

[@dakzer55]

Hi Katie, with a little inspiration I did my 1st 140km with 2000m climbing this monday. I've got the cycling bug now. So addictive. Wish I started earlier in life 👍

[@KatieKookaburra]

That’s AMAZING!!! Well done that’s a great ride and hilly!!! I wish I had found it earlier too but let’s be so grateful we have it in our lives now :) woop woop! Well done!! X

[@GazzaView123]

Well done Katie! Your enthusiasm is inspiring.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Edd :) Blood love riding my bike!! x

[@RTD8481]

Katie. I love your videos. You inspire me girl! I’m buying my new road bike tomm. A 2019 Liv Invite! Can’t wait to ride it!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Woohooooo hope you go on some epic adventures!! Let me know what it’s like. That’s the hybrid one isn’t it?

[@OneLessCar]

Great riding, glad to see you got some decent weather for it!

[@markreams3192]

Congratulations! That’s quite an accomplishment!🚴‍♀️

[@iluvDDR]

Wonderful Katie! You’re an inspiration to many female riders such as myself, thank you for your awesome videos!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thank you so so much!!!!

[@sophiespal]

Your enjoyment and enthusiasm makes 300km look effortless. I would be a mess after 180. You do inspire.

[@TheMonsterPool]

Awesome. Well done. I love the long rides. My longest rides have been 540 km, 503 km, 430 km, 375 km, 359 km. Would be nice to do one this year again. Good inspiration to make me do another long one.

[@KatieKookaburra]

WOW!!!!!! You are inspiring me - what would your tips be for a 400km?? :) Any help welcome please x

[@TheMonsterPool]

My 430 km ride was a beautiful race in Norway (Jotunheimen Rundt) in a national park in the mountains (4609m elevation). My 503 km ride was a 24 hour charity ride for children at a hospital, which I rode solo for the most part (easier and faster in a group). It's probably best to talk about the charity ride, since it wasn't in a race environment (I wanted to go for 500km since my sponsor payed per km). It's all about pacing, when going very long distances. Keep the wattages quite low throughout (I tried to go for 150w avg, but ended up lower than that) and keep fueling a lot. A 400 km ride is about 8-8500 kcal. It's all about the carbs. I like to mix it up with some rice for instance, since I'll get tired of energy gels / bars in the long run. I would drink a small amount about every 5-10 minutes and have some carbs 3 times an hour (up to 60-70g per hour - I think the body can digest up to around that point per hour, maybe a bit more). The duration of 400 km is up to four hours longer compared to 300 km, which also can have an effect. In Norway I got quite sleepy around hour 17-18, and I could have fallen asleep on the bike, so I had to take a 15 minute power nap at the side of the road (it was a hard race, made me more tired). The hardest part though, can be neck or backside pain, if you aren't used to long rides. Especially getting back on the bike after a break 18 hours in can be a bit painful. I think you are on the right track with your epic 300 km ride. You can do 400 km for sure and doing around 150w avg should be fine, since your ftp and w/kg is almost the same as mine (4). My longest ride, which I did with my uncle: www.strava.com/activities/614104753 My uncle and I are thinking about doing the Dragon Ride L’Etape Wales if we can get the logistics and everything to match (he's in Iceland and I am in Denmark).

[@TheCheekyboy03]

Well done Kate! 🚴‍♀️

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Andy :)

[@Pernig]

Nice ride! The wind never does that for me when I ride out that way. 😂 Can't wait for the kit video! Is that a Cycology jersey btw?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Nope it’s new Hillarion :) x

[@darrenwilkinson9280]

Well done you made it look so easy. I've yet to beat 56 mile yet. Think I should get out more on my bike. Happy cycling

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah keep chipping away at the miles - you will do it! Took me a good few years to ride long rides.

[@stephenmoore4651]

Haha, I just commented on someone else's vlog that I know I'm watching too many cycling vlogs as I recognised the music they'd used from someone elses vlog and sure enough, I recognise the music you've used from one of Lawrence Carpenter's vlogs. Aaahh - I think need to spend more time on my bike and less time on KZbin :-) . Well done on the ride. Great achievement. Furthest I've ever ridden is 220km

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ha Stephen, not a thing as too many cycling vlogs to watch ha :) 220km is a great distance!!! :) Trying a 300km??

[@stephenmoore4651]

Hopefully later in the year I'll ride beyond the 220km, but not sure about 300 though. If I do attempt that sort of distance, I think I'll probably take a leaf out of your book and enter a 300km Audax for a bit of extra motivation.

[@shaneweightman]

How comes you deal in i k and not miles ? Sorry for strange question,, but most uk people talk miles not kilometres thanks Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@erik_midtskogen]

That looked amazing. Days like that make me so glad I'm a cyclist. Thanks for giving me a smile today!

[@WKG111]

What a fantastic ride! Well done, Katie.

[@wayneellis96]

We'll done Katie. Great video 😁

[@erniemccracken8131]

Way to go Katie!!!!

[@ivanb___2217]

12 hours plus in the saddle. Over 187 miles/300km. PRICELESS! Nicely done 👍

[@barrygarfield2203]

Wow. That’s fantastic ! You should be so proud. Love the happiness and joy that you exude in your video! Curious how you paced yourself. What was your average speed? I did a 100K ride yesterday - poured just as we started (about 300 riders in different groups), and probably went too fast for the first 50K as the way back had steady winds directly in our faces of 18-20mph and gusts of 22-25. Was brutal and exhausting and temperature also climbed to about 85-88 degrees...

[@KatieKookaburra]

Bloody hell that sounds a brutal ride that Barry. Well done for doing it. Pace wise, average 24km per hour. But it was fairly flat. I don't ever really look at speed - I look at power and how I'm feeling :) Speed can mean so many different things such as headwind, hills and other factors make speed an arbitrary thing to look at :)

[@barrygarfield2203]

Katie Kookaburra , I agree- I don’t have a power meter so for me it’s cadence and speed ... but I definitely didn’t pace properly to have enough in the tank to fight my way back... my next goal is 100 miles, but definitely has to be a day with little wind and before the high humidity and temperatures hit 90-100 which will be most of the summer starting in end of May here. Thanks again for keeping me motivated and bringing us along!

[@thankyoujesus2836]

You're such an inspiration for me and waaaah I'm in loveeee

[@trevorcostello6682]

Good going... hope to see you at pbp...😃👍

[@8895tyler00]

Well done Katie you are a star keep up the good work 😉

[@4aehwa]

Congratulations! 🤙 Easy job for you. 😎

[@hypojames]

You are an inspiration. I hope more women follow your example.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much!!!! :)

[@thedeanporter]

what camera are you using, picture quality was superb.

[@sandradunne5239]

Weldone Katie,,looked amazing...😊

[@beaconaudax3150]

Must make this ride on day. Great little video.

[@angelo16d28]

Luv your channel Katie you Need to come out to upstate NY to cycle. Lot of rolling hills real leg breakers.

[@KatieKookaburra]

I would LOVE to!! :)

[@angelo16d28]

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[@kevintaylor213]

Well done Katie great video

[@treyquattro]

awesome achievement. That's a long time to be in the saddle!

[@nicolemitsi]

Good work Katie!! :)

[@lionden4]

a job well done Katie!! may I ask you about this ride? we are preparing for a 320kms ride .. I do about 310km/week. just like to know how many days off do I need before the big day? thanks.. the video is very inspirational..

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks and very exciting you’re doing a 320km! I tend to do shorter rides in the week up to a big one just spinning the legs gently. Nothing too big. Just rest up and get lots of sleep and water. And remember to carb up a few days before the event. Does that help? You will be fine. Just don’t start off to fast and take it steady.

[@lionden4]

thank you for the reply and for the tips.... I will keep you posted with the ride..

[@theheroblob5036]

Impressive ride... well done!

[@alanmitchell7762]

Brilliant vid! Congrats on the 300km. Must be a great feeling to have ticked that off. What's next? 👍

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Alan, the 400km yikes!!!!

[@DanNoz]

Congratulations!!!! You should come and visit Sweden one day to do the Vaetternrundan (a 300km ride through the night around Sweden's 2nd biggest lake)..so lovely! ;)

[@KatieKookaburra]

I would love to do that!!

[@EiweLingefors]

I completed Vätternrundan for the first time in 2017. It starts and ends in the town where I was born and grew up. I've since moved off to the US for many years but completing Vätternrundan is by far my biggest cycling achievement to date. Congratulations on the 300km! It's huge!

[@OneLessCar]

I've a place this year, can't wait... though starting at 10pm is a bit hard to get your head around! :)

[@DanNoz]

Ride On Cycling you'll be fine.. its. gonna be epic :) and dark only for a few hours. will be there too :)

[@OneLessCar]

Dan Noz yes I chose the evening departure vs early morning so I could be sure to be warmed up by the coldest part of the ride and not worry about missing the start time. 😀 Can't wait it sounds like such an epic experience, I can only imagine what the town looks like when 27000 people with bikes take over. 🚲

[@steveb1972]

Well done Katie! 😃

[@christoff217]

Great to hear as I too am going to be doing my first 300k in the next few weeks.....just to quickly re-cap , How excited and happy were you ??? and one more question....how much do you love Audax ???

[@KatieKookaburra]

Haha Chris.... sorry I can’t hold it in. If I’m happy or sad people know about it 😍🚴🏼‍♀️💪🏼

[@Chriswilliams-lx9mx]

Bloody marvellous miss kookaburra after watching you all in this im sure ile be able to do 60 mile on my mtb with road tyres 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@69nisab]

Well done! amazing achievement.

[@moi7748]

A work colleague of mine did 220km this weekend and I thought that was amazing, but 300km?? An incredible achievement - bloody well done!!!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much Andrew! As long as people are having fun then I think any distance is amazing!

[@smellyelle8422]

Amazing 300k Katie! Thank you so much for sharing your experience😎 A 300 is on my bucket list.... one day...maybe...200 was long enough 😬😅 For your 300, how do you keep your Garmin charged up for that kind of distance? My friend and I did a 78 miler and the navigation sucked his battery. A nice fella in Car Phone Warehouse kindly charged it whilst we had a cafe stop. We'd have been scuppered if his Edge 820 had have conked out. PS I'm vegan too. Well over 2 years now. It's one of the best things I've ever done☺

[@DeveryAndrews]

Awesome accomplishment! Looks like you've worn your bar tape out ;-)

[@KatieKookaburra]

It’s been good tape - will get some more in the next few weeks.

[@jameskendrick740]

Super girl. So awesome and inspirational.!

[@danwest4057]

Great videos Katie XX Got my first 300k ride this year in Wales( dragon devil ride ) very lumpy 😁.....any advice would be greatly appreciated X

[@KatieKookaburra]

Oooh that one is a BEAST! I would say do a fair few hilly 300kms in the run up. Not too close but just to get you used to being in the saddle that long. Also, what hearing do you have? Would suggest the lowest gearing you can fit. I have a compact on the front and a 40 on the back. Yup it’s a MTB cassette and it’s amazing on long hilly days!

[@danwest4057]

@@KatieKookaburra I've got 34/50 and 11/34 cassette, yeah I've got many hours in the saddle coming up 😁 riding round the Isle of Wight twice is gonna be one of our training rides Keeping fueled and pacing is the key ?

[@ToThePointCT]

Well done. Can't even comprehend that distance on a bike. Iv done afew 100k audaxs

[@KatieKookaburra]

That's amazing Karl, keep it up! :) Just take each new disgrace bit by bit :) You will be doing 300kms in no time x

[@kevinshea9916]

I live in New England 10 miles from the coast when you say Flats the only thing flat around here is a parking lot the town I live in is Somersworth New Hampshire USA

[@clacclackerson3678]

Congratulations! I though flashing rear lights were a no-no on audax rides.

[@KatieKookaburra]

It is - good point! I meant they were more of a soft glowing rather than harsh flash :)

[@maidbloke]

What a great ride, well done Katie. How do you navigate during your audaxes?

[@KatieKookaburra]

You get a route and pop it in your Garmin :)

[@jaycollins6792]

Great video. I would love to try an audax. I might have to put it on this list. Is your garmin ever on straight lol 😉

[@KatieKookaburra]

DO IT!! Come and ride one I'm doing. I will be doing them as often as I can :) I love them!! Especially in summer x

[@KatieKookaburra]

And nope I don't think the garmin is haha

[@jaycollins6792]

Dam it now I feel I realy have to😅. I will look at the diary and set it in stone 😄

[@petergahan9076]

All I can say is WOW!! Really impressed with you.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Peter :) I'm impressed with myself too! :)

[@jaustinkwack]

Fantastic ! Congratulation !

[@marcogallucci1645]

Wow! What an achievement, flat or not, that's some distance that you did. It looks like you take the best, quietest routes, too. Bravissima!

[@KatieKookaburra]

Well it's a planned route by the club - and it was an incredible route! :)

[@Andy7846]

Awesome! After speaking to you on instagram I definitely need to try one of these. Probably not 300km though haha. And why would someone thumb down this video???

[@KatieKookaburra]

Try it!!!! Haha I know - don’t worry about the thumb down. I like that people come and watch and still down thumb it. I get a few every single vid. Probs not cycling fans ha x

[@Andy7846]

That is quite amusing haha. Keep the videos coming, love your channel! 👍

[@edwardwright4286]

I did that ride too! We were very lucky with the weather.

[@mikenewberry4064]

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[@nikkitangtiphongkul1297]

what bike you have attach to your bike? tools? food? for these ride.

[@KatieKookaburra]

I will do a video all about this later this week. You're not the first person to ask.

[@nikkitangtiphongkul1297]

love your video, love your story keep it going.. I just get into road bike myself. looking forward to see the video.

[@olivergroning6421]

300 km in 12h 30' that is really impressive! Well done.

[@Moreno_Cubanito]

Do a video of what you packed for long rides like that.

[@KatieKookaburra]

It will be up later this week :)

[@RichardMaguire110]

Glad you had a good ride.

[@JuliaHoustonebikeTouring]

Well done you!! I recognise Sutton on sea.

[@CoachCarter2184]

What was your average pace? I'm curious, cause the other day i did my longest ride of 60 miles at an average pace 18.5 mph and felt good but faded towards the end. I've watched quite a few of your videos from the past year and how do you build up your muscle fatigue to be able to go nearly 186 miles without just feeling completely knackered at the end?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Average was 24kph that’s km remember and it was pretty flat :)

[@WillEyedOney]

What cycling is all about, looked like a lovely day. :)

[@KatieKookaburra]

EXACTLY!! :)

[@davecarter1047]

Wow, brilliant stuff bet ya slept well after that

[@sw9506]

Well done Katie

[@danfish88]

Never heard someone so happy to be in Skegness! Good old SkegVegas! Haha

[@johnnydoe66]

Awesome job!

[@shawnhinton68]

Kudos Katie! How long has it taken you to build up to this 300km ride?

[@KatieKookaburra]

Hiya Shawn, well I've been riding since 2014 so it's been very gradual. Starting audaxing last year and did my first 200kms last year so it's taken me a while :)