Not the ride we expected....

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[@bbanga5542]

So good to see Rich and Gregg back in your videos. They were regulars when I first started to follow your channel. Enjoy the sunshine.

[@darylv49]

Love it!…. Actually did the Soria climb yesterday as well, Serenity climb tomorrow but unfortunately back to UK on Sunday. Enjoy your 3 weeks. 🌞🚴😎

[@rogerbourne7159]

Thanks for another great video! Still waiting for spring warmth here in SW Spain, but no rain! Look at southern Murcia, Sierra Espuna, Mazarron bay area for a future trip, gorgeous cycling area! Roger 76

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Enjoy all them fabulous climbs, amazing views, ocean excursions and sunshine! 🚴‍♀🌞

[@kevinlyon9501]

Nice to see the boys are back, have fun pootling around in the sunshine, it's a tough job I'm sure it'll be too hot, still you never know by the time you get back might of stopped raining here in UK.

[@Flyn898]

Not jealous at all, I love being cold in the wind and rain! Enjoy 😊

[@willbarbero]

We were in GC last week. We've done all the tried and tested routes that you well know then one day we took the GC-604 from El Tablero. It's a rollercoaster that takes you to the GC60 near Ayacata with 12km of gravel. We did it on road bikes. A bit crazy but doable. Incredible views of the Soria valley from the opposite ridge of the usual road 😎

[@StevieJD74]

Happy holidays Katie. Enjoy the sunshine, the roads, the climbs and your time with friends. Gran Canaria is on my list of places to visit with the bike so I would like to know more about which routes you would recommend to ride, ranging from some shorter less challenging routes to longer ones with more elevation. I would also be interested to know what you do in terms of recovery to allow you ride, what we would regards as challenging routes, day in day out. Also, just enjoy being taken along for the journey.

[@petertreadway]

Those switchbacks look incredible! Very jealous. But 3:57 ‘just dropped below 20°’ and feeling a bit chilly. You can really go off some people quickly! 😂 Have an amazing time. 👌🏻

[@KatieKookaburra]

🤣😇

[@CanyonWanderer]

Haha, you enjoy as much as you can Katie and company! I'm not back in the UK, but back in NL which is pretty much the same weather wise🙂. But some dry weather the coming two days, so looking at a 100 km of commuting by bike, love it!

[@BikepackingAdventures]

For the first time in a long itme I stepped outside this afternoon after workm, hoped on the bike and it was actually mild, even got to roll my arm warmers down for a few minutes. Thanks for the Canary Islands fix Katie... am there end of this month for Granguanche Gravel so hoping for epic views, warm sunshine and post-ride lazy around the pool.

[@user-qe3nh8eg8d]

Please could you film a 'cycling abroad packing list' ? I'm sure you'll have loads of ideas of things I wouldn't have thought about! Thanks!

[@MrLuigi-oi7gm]

"Don't feel too jealous." 🙄 OK, Ms. Bathing Suit Lady relaxing at the side of the pool reading her book while being gently caressed by warm, life-giving sunshine. ☀️😎🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Much better weather and riding than back in the U.K. Looks forward to your adventures.

[@MrCyclist]

Enjoy it. I just got back from two months in Clermont, Florida where you were once. I did rides of 70 km with 500 + metres of climbing. I reside in Toronto, Canada.

[@alextorresphoto]

Marvalous ride!! Stunning views!

[@Saxtoo]

Cold? I've got 2 hot water bottles today! And 40 hours of rain. Yeah, lovely 🤣 You picked the right week!

[@malcontent510]

It would be interesting to hear more about the towns you're visiting/rolling through and to see the shops & restaurants.

[@Dugsoft]

Have fun in the sun 🌞 Great views Katie 😊 Make sure get lots of views to cheer us up in the UK rain lol

[@timjames4562]

I'm in South Africa in and around Cape town at the moment and the rides are so awesome with the most spectacular scenery. If you ever get the chance Katie give it a go. You will not be disappointed

[@Paul68468]

Yes beautiful scenery, but the worst drivers in the world.

[@Francesco_M.]

Even if I worked deep down within a pit as a coal miner ( well... in a sense I do :/) I would still cheer you on about your stay in Gran Canaria! I've got no jealousy in me about you being happy and living your dream. And how nice to see the crew back together! Greg and Rich, they are great buddies to enjoy a ride with! Shine bright down there KK under the blazing sun! 🌞 😙😊 👋 =]

[@KatieKookaburra]

And this is exactly why you will get good things Francesco! When we are kind and want the best for others we inevitably get the best for ourselves so thank you for being so lovely :) hope you’re having the best day my friend

[@IoanSaid]

looks warmer than the isle of man! :)

[@KatieKookaburra]

It’s a tad sunnier 🙃

[@IainThacker]

Thanks for not rubbing it in. Some people would make a big song and dance about the great weather!

[@MrYoungkimba]

You re definitely rubbing it in! Weather back home absolutely sucks! Rain, rain and more rain!

[@zaakiyahbaker3988]

Enjoy. 🚵‍♀️🌞

[@weegiewheeler]

great video. we go to Mallorca in 2 weeks 3 days

[@meekatomey-alleyne8160]

Morning Katie, I'd love to see all of the climbs, views etc, I love it. Also, any tips for beginners who are starting out on their cycling journey and how you get from 'couch to Gran Canaria' climbs? I know that's a large topic, but it would be good to hear from you about how you've gotten to this level and tips for people starting/ training etc. Thank you, love your stuff and its so good to watch a fellow northerner.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Oooh I love this idea!!!! Thanks Meeka. Defo a video I will do :) xx

[@SimonJenkinsjinxsi]

Just come back from GC. love Serenity

[@_J.F_]

I am jealous and I don't mind admitting it either. I've just had enough of an already excruciatingly long, wet, windy and cold winter and would give a lot for three weeks in the sun.

[@davidp7414]

I want to see the food! Snacks ! Meals!

[@MisslanterneRouge]

I'm currently in Australia and it is HOT, I'm a little burnt. I hope you have a lovely trip away from rainy beautiful UK weather, ps, I'm from the UK c: Chels

[@KatieKookaburra]

Enjoy! Aus is NEXT level hot

[@bandy010569]

How about all the best coffee stops names, locations etc.

[@andyrichardson3728]

Out there in July for 4 weeks, unbelievable place to ride.. Enjoy your stay.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ooooh Andy!! You can hack the heat? Toooo hot for me haha

[@andyrichardson3728]

@KatieKookaburra love a bit of heat on the back, haha. I do the same as you, out early morning before the sun gets up.

[@sharpbends]

Paradise

[@JamesSmith-ly2ef]

I will be there at the end of the month 😊

[@thestonebiker5316]

Yorkshire is 38 degrees….from the North Pole.What about getting the Ferry to Morocco for a ride?Not sure how long it takes mind🧐🚴🏼😎

[@mattiasandersson2315]

Aawww,,i want to go to Gran Canaria too,,i haven't been there for a long time 😢

[@darrenbarlow5759]

Does your mate with the aged saddle bag have his seat post turned backwards too?

[@johnmcnulty1129]

🎵 Heard It All Before, We've Heard It All Before 🎵 😁 Post anything, long as it's not a raindrop or Sweaty boob Have a Great time Katie 🌞 🦋

[@01FozzyS]

Wow it's been a long while since Greg and Rich have been on your vlogs,KK!

[@andyschleider9666]

Are you staying in Mogan? I'll be in GC in August and hoping to get some riding in

[@mopedtobias9049]

I've done an Erasmus exchange and loved it in GC. Maybe you can show the university to revive my memory:) Did a lot of surfing in La Palma, it was fun.

[@benmonette7593]

Rubbing it in!!😂

[@KatieKookaburra]

Moi? 🙃

[@jimpeyton1459]

Finally getting nice in my part of NY, but nowhere near as nice as Gran Canaria. The one thing we did not see/hear in your first video ....SHEEPIES 🐏🐑🐏🐑🐏 Maybe talk about plans for TdF Femmes? Have fun and share.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks Jim :)

[@Stealthgate007]

I want to see what bike you are riding.

[@alexanderhall4281]

Don't worry. The places yoce been and the bad weather you had many times. Rain in London

[@Der.Radwanderer]

very very nice 😁

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

but it's always the ride we got!

[@rbonn3880]

Most definitely jealous, but you make me smile so much, I forgive you, Katie.

[@joe4624]

What's it like hiring a bike out there. I'd love to go but I'd have to hire a bike out there (with young kids I'd be lucky to get one day or riding). There are never any videos of people getting bikes there as most people on KZbin seem to bring their own (understandably).

[@graemehogg500]

Free motion for bike hire. Check the website out for prices

[@user-hp5hq4tb9g]

😇👋👍👍🚴‍♂

[@davidralston4325]

Katie, do a series on older men and women (65+) who have set themselves a cycling goal. Tell and show us what they are doing, their training etc to achieve their goal. The videos should be filled with emotion, their training plan, their indoor training setup, a regular ride they do with mates, the challenge they have set for themselves and why, their aches, pains and nutrition plan. For example, I ride the Snowy Classic (NSW) each year and the scenery is beautiful but I have to walk up a massive climb in the event called Col de Beloka. I am so tired by the time I get to the foot of the climb there is no way I could cycle up it. So this year I hired a cycling coach and have a training plan (TrainingPeaks) which I hope will help me become fit enough to arrive at the base of the climb fitter and with a chance of being able to ride some of the climb at least. I am tired from, but enjoy all the training I have been doing and determined to have a better ride this time. The event is in two weeks and I would love to hear about other older cyclists who have set themselves similar challenges. I think videos like this would attract older cyclists to view your channel.

[@timcollins340]

David, there are plenty of over 65s riding long Audaxes every weekend. I'm 68, and in the last few years I've ridden Pnom Penh to Angkar Wat, San Francisco to LA (not the coastal route) and various others. No great training plan; just ride your bike!

[@tomprentice6935]

⚔️💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👌(stroke)

[@spookyspxxky9413]

Hot 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Try 40C for 7 weeks in south east Asia!

[@fernandoborges8472]

You+pool=jump

[@paulcollins4932]

Did you know that you look like Emma from the Bad Skin Clinic on discovery +

[@KatieKookaburra]

No idea who it is but thanks I think… 🙂🙂

[@paulcollins4932]

@@KatieKookaburra no it’s a complement I hope🤐🤐

[@MrLuigi-oi7gm]

Hello Katie, Since you are in GC and climbing to your heart's content ❤, I was hoping that a some point in the future you could, even if briefly, talk about your group set. Recently you posted a video about Q factor and how even small changes in Q Factor can affect ride quality. I also love the idea behind your GRX groupset and how it is so much better for avoiding grinding on hills. But the GRX groupsets have a bigger Q factor than Shimano's road groupsets (Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, Dura Ace, etc.). Did you notice the increase in Q Factor when you switched to GRX? Was it a problem? Or did you not notice a difference at all and the switch was pure deliciousness 😋 from Day 1? (I suspect you won't see this post as it is too late. In that case, hopefully your viewers won't mind if I post it again in another video.)

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yes course. So I don’t actually think there is a difference in Q factor - if there is it’s negligible as I have t noticed at all. But what I have noticed… the ability to keep climbing! Way easier on the knees and quads and back :)

[@MrLuigi-oi7gm]

@@KatieKookaburra So true about being easier knees, quads, and back! That's why I am considering swapping out my Ultegra cranks for GRX in preparation for riding the length of the BlueRidge Parkway+Skyline Drive in the Eastern USA. These are gorgeous scenic highways that are cycling dreamscapes. But they run almost entirety though mountainous terrain. 🥵🥵🥵 BTW, Shimano's traditional road cranks have a Q-factor of 146mm. GRX cranks increase that by 2.5mm on each side, bringing the Q-factor to 151mm. It's really helpful to know you could not feel that difference. Thank you so much for responding.

[@mikemurphy1856]

"It was very cold, we had to cut the ride short" as your sitting in a swimming pool. Sorry, I"m not buying it...

[@fbdtravel2594]

join us at NE GREECE, an excellent combination with hudge forest and the most woanterfull coast of mediterenian We can accomodate 2 more... regards Pit

[@MrMountainmaniac]

#veryveryjealous Funniest comment: 'It's just dropped below 20° and I'm a bit chilly coz I haven't got a jacket, so give me some sympathy' 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, this had me laughing Katie B. Have a fab whole 3wks. Mallorca on 3rd May for me and soooo can't wait to ride again in shorts and short sleeve jersey 👌👌

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yasssss Mallorca!!!! Such a great spot hope to get there this year too. Amazing place