DIRTY REIVER! Not what I was expecting....

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DIRTY REIVER! Not what I was expecting....

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Күн бұрын

What. A. Day.
Definitely lived up to its name.
Next year's event?? dirtyreiver.co.uk
Cheers to Rich Lake for the thumbnail pic.
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@mechpatt Жыл бұрын

Humanity under adversity can really bring out the best in people. Some Brits can have the funniest lines in the worst of times, so it keeps the spirits up! Great reception at the finish for you Katie, legend!!

@paulwatson-work3544 Жыл бұрын

Roadie to gravel, tend to moan. MTB to gravel, love the mud! 😉. Well done though

@DiverInSky Жыл бұрын

I did 200 on hardtail mtb and enjoyed pretty much all of it. Before the first feedstop was peak of mud and rain and the second feedstop was the coldest, after that it was nice. We even raced with a couple of folks in last 10km, was a lot of fun.

@philhooper2522 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of a gopro mount. Can you provide more details of how it goes together etc. Phil

@fran823 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job Katie, good call on doing the 130 and enjoying it rather than slogging round the 200. There’s always next year!

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

DEFO!!! 🥰🥰😍

@BikepackingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Hey great sharing the weekend with you Katie. As for the guy with all the punctures - I think he was doomed from the start - on the Friday night he had his bike leant up against the registration marquee - wind must have caught it - caught it on camera falling to the ground. I picked it up of course.

@odetocycling Жыл бұрын

Well done Katie - and good call doing the shorter route. I was going to do this until I saw the weather forecast and bailed. Thanks for capturing the "spirit" of the day. It looked as grim on your vlog as I'd anticipated. But living up here I can ride those tracks and trails anytime

@ianlloyd1182 Жыл бұрын

Well, Goodonya x130 Katie. Even though you were wet, cold and getting a bit weary you could still smile and engage us in the way you always seem to be able to do with your enthusiasm and joy of riding. Thank you👍

@Didyoureallythinkaboutit Жыл бұрын

Behind every chemical bottle, is a supply chain all the way back to the mine or oil well, and adverse impacts. Minimize and simplify, nature needs every break it can get. I’m committed to cutting back and riding farther with less. When I graduated chemistry 30 yrs ago, it was said there were 60,000 chemicals in every day use, now “they” say 600,000!!!

@tefer1982 Жыл бұрын

If the weather had stayed miserable I was for bailing at 130 but as it cleared I opted for the 200, last 40 miles were a slog but glad I got it ticked off. Felt the food stations were a bit disorganised this year compared to the 130 I did last year. Good Video. 👌

@stuartsmall7953 Жыл бұрын

Did the 130 as well,a tough day. Anybody that did the 200, respect 🚴🚴

@joannemacdonald5400 Жыл бұрын

May I just say that I would bail SO quickly in those weather conditions! lol HOWEVER....watching this, still inspired me to ride today because even though it's quite windy here today, it's dry, sunny, & not too hot. Thanks again. Your videos ALWAYS inspire me. 🤗🚴

@andygolborne5747 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely go for the ride which you feel you are going to enjoy the most. Did the Lakeland Loop on Sunday - in fabulous conditions. Reiver next year though. If I manage to get in...

@petertreadway Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think I’d prefer to do it in those conditions that hot and sunny. A gravel grind like that, to me, is supposed to be about sliding around in the mud and getting dirty! Will definitely sign up to do this next year. 👌🏻

@lenwilkinson8541 Жыл бұрын

I just returned from a week in Florida. 60F at 9:00 AM; 80F at 2:00 PM. Blue skies unlike Dirty Reiver. No wind. Abundant wild flowers on the side of many quiet country roads. So pleasant. From your previous video - the gravel in the New Forest looks the same as the Great Alleghany Passage (Pittsburgh, PA, to Cumberland, MD) and the C&O Canal Towpath (Cumberland to Washington, D.C.) A total of about 350 miles. We must ride it together. It would be the highlight of my cycling life. Unfortunately, I will be riding the Finger Lakes in NY on June 3 and not at Unbound. But if you have the chance to visit the east coast, please get in touch.

@janicegalloway5636 Жыл бұрын

Just turned on BBC Radio Scotland going to work.... I know that voice, it's Katie!!! Delighted to hear you are cycling in Scotland. Sorry the weather is Baltic for you. Sound an exciting trip and look forward to your next video. Have fun! xxx

@nigeCotic-Twin6Stemp Жыл бұрын

Oh Katie..My Dear..that looked pretty Epic! Thanks for the Vid' as ever..Cracking! Really impressed wiv all the Folks along the way & the Fab Camaraderie..so Cool to see! As for the poor Geezer who picked up those punctures I thoughts are wiv 'im..in that kinda weather that takes Grit to keep mending &, pushing on?!😞👍 Chapeau to All the Riders..but thank you for covering it for us buggers who would've loved to ave been there doing it! Personally I always say it's that kinda weather that maketh the Ride & Rider..and basically the route Epic,!!

@beckywareing3956 Жыл бұрын

Well done, great vid, always love your honesty and the giggles.

@iainhardie4117 Жыл бұрын

If you want to go back on the road and still get this amazing landscape, do the Border Loop route. 250 miles of the best cycling country in the UK.

@davidalderson7761 Жыл бұрын

Keilder is Keilder . There isn’t anywhere to train for keilder other than keilder. The weather in the north Pennines ( North Yorkshire, Cumbria, County Durham Northumberland ) can change on a sixpence. You have to pack for anything. Dirty Reiver is great for all abilities though not just the elite there is something for anyone.

@ribbrubs 9 ай бұрын

haha love the Ribble picture!

@benjamescycling Жыл бұрын

I did the 200 - the afternoon was glorious if you stuck with it. The second feedstation looked like the end of days :)

@johnmcnulty1129 Жыл бұрын

More stitching to be embroidered into the Bayeux Tapestry of Katie B's many accomplishments. 130km's in the cold & wet = 130km's in the 'Bank of prep' for Kansas, well done for surviving ! ☀️ 🦅

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Awwww thanks John x

@johnmcnulty1129 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra You were still smilin Katie, seasoned Monsoon APN behind you. Kansas will be Fantastic. Plane leaves for Gran Canaria in 45 mins, you can pack the bike in 10 ! 🌞 x

@rogervansimpsen1657 Жыл бұрын

Back home we call it FLANDRIEN weather.....😅😅👊🏻well done Katie....grtz from Flanders.

@rabh6746 Жыл бұрын

Back to reality, Gran Canaria is a distant memory now😂After awful weather why not head to Scotland for more awful weather🤣Being retired I can pick my days, had a lovely 100k last Friday on lovely Scottish back roads and got home dry and clean😉Great job doing 130k in those conditions👍

@mxdoug Жыл бұрын

I was looking out for you but missed you and Richard from Bikepacking adventures. I was determined to stick to the plan, had no mechanicals, so pushed on with the 200 and finished in the sun. It was really worth it in the end but I totally see where you were coming from as I was miserable in the morning too.

@OriginalCyclist Жыл бұрын

Was so good to meet you briefly and fist-bump. I couldn't believe those guys on the fixies, they came rattling past me on a climb. I came in at about 7:30pm, it was a loooooong day 🤣.

@chrisskelhorn Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how you would cope after your trip to the sun...think it knocked a bit of the northerner out of you 🤣

@chargingabout Жыл бұрын

I was going to come and spectate from one of my access points to kielder in the south. Decided to head a bit more north and had a dry day.....

@ronaldomac4918 6 ай бұрын

Love this video, looks like an amazing event, you are amazing, special kinda women :) I can't belive i spotted a guy doing the course on a fixie....!!!!

@lyndonthomas8391 Жыл бұрын

That gravel ridding looks fun I haven’t got a gravel bike looks great fun lovely there in the woods Plenty of people haven a go good fun Katie ❤

@jimpeyton1459 Жыл бұрын

Cold, wet and muddy...Gran Canary it's not. Glad you enjoyed the experience. I think the 130 was enough in that muck...why make the day miserable by pushing out to 200. Did the same at a ride Spring 2022...took a shorter ride when the first 3 hours were in a dense fog. Thanks as always for sharing. Did you look at the Tour of the Moon info I sent? 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🌙

@davidcaush5036 Жыл бұрын

Well done Katie, I know you have done this ride before but it was a great effort considering the conditions. I’m hoping to do this ride next year for the first time so hope I get to meet you and say hello. And thanks for the vlog on preparing your bike for the ride, it was really informative. Take care.

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh defo see you next year!! In dry and Sunny conditions yeah?!

@PaulCansdale Жыл бұрын

Great vid, was nice to meet you at feed station 2, nice vibe as you said….

@markreams3192 Жыл бұрын

Hey Katie! That’s California weather!😂

@Flint_Westwood Жыл бұрын

That weather looked grim. Kudos for completing it. As it happens quite a few of my cycling club participated this year. I however didn't, having just got back from Mallorca. Think I'd rather have the sunshine and Sa Calobra / Cap de Formentor over this event 😂

@nodbag6301 Жыл бұрын

That looked like great fun, Youw e more out of breath on that final walk than I have ever seen you when climbing. Well done

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Haha it was STEEEEEP

@peterharrington8709 Жыл бұрын

Weather was quite nice after 4 o'clock. Birds singing and stuff. But yeah you ride for you and the enjoyment of it AND you do loads a miles week in week out anyway. Hope to see you back next year! Also... your video is now my permanent reminder of the glorious day I got right round (in shorts too) 😜

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Shorts?!! Jealous!!!

@peterharrington8709 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburralegs are waterproof.... though I do have a small leak... apparently🤔😆

@carlbyronrodgers Жыл бұрын

Inner dialogue becomes louder with age and says, “warm weather please”.Ignore it at your peril.

@andrewcampbell4034 Жыл бұрын

Good video in getting across just how tough a days riding this was! Great fun though! I appear in blur-o-vision at 2min 38, that's pretty much how the visibility was for the whole ride

@IgorCyclist Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, cann we do Dirty River is Spain please :)) What i like, ist that huge bike movement in GB. Here in Germany is nothing similar to find.

@peterkeating536 Жыл бұрын

Well done and looked amazing definitely on calendar for next year plus you made a miserable day look fun as just back from 45 miles in the rain but feel good',!!!!!!now 😂😂😂

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Longer I'm back more I think 'it wasn't that bad really' hahaha

@kamratdennis Жыл бұрын

Niiiiiiiice!!!!!! im not big on mud and gravel but this made me a bit curius :) got real summer party vibes even tho cloudy and cold :D

@Surreyhillsgravel Жыл бұрын

Well done! We managed the 200km but my god was it brutal. Top day out looking back on it - the sun even came out for a bit!

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell WELL DONE!!!!!!

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

What was it like after the cut off?! Anything we should know about for next year??

@Surreyhillsgravel Жыл бұрын

Haha….I’m afraid to say it got even harder but the weather much better which made it almost tolerable! The final 3 big climbs were brutal and the last 15km seemed to go on forever back to the castle! But pleased to have got it done! Nice video :)

@lisacummings8169 Жыл бұрын

Great video Katie! Such a shame the weather was so pants for it but hope you had a great day regardless! 😊

@Helcc Жыл бұрын

Looks brill I may brave this next year even though I'm shocking on gravel!

@connormcc Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to have a link for the famine/go pro quarter turn adapter? I got one, but it's a bit loose and not ideal

@connormcc Жыл бұрын

That definitely should say Garmin/go pro quarter turn adapter 😂 Also I think you have an impersonator trying to get me to connect with a fake profile on telegram 🤔

@JK-wl5bx Жыл бұрын

Your lucky youve been away this is the wettest spring i can remeber , taking the piss now 😂

@martinschwartz7342 Жыл бұрын

Great job of riding under less than ideal conditions. You have an amazing spirit. You are so sweet, an ice-cream flavor should be named after you. May I have a tub of Kookaburra Sweet icecream, please.

@georgemills2302 Жыл бұрын

Great video, think you passed me early on but didn’t realise it was you til you were gone. Really enjoyed the 65, don’t know how anyone can do the 130 or 200 😱

@michaelb9664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I was supposed to be there but I sacked it off due to how grim it was. Watching this vid I do not regret my decision. Luckily Kielder isn’t very far away from me and I can use the GPX file at a later more pleasant date 🙂

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Agreed!!! Enjoy in sunny weather

@michaelb9664 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra P.S. Well done, especially in those conditions! 👍

@frankcerioni1345 Жыл бұрын

Been on the lookout for more substantial tube and saddle bags recently as I've ruined the zips on my current ones due to MUD over winter! and, lo, you randomly introduce me to Apidura! 🎉 Just need to find a gadget that keeps mud off the spout of my water bottle now... I hate that 😅

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Well (I am NOT an Apidura ambassador) but they have a new hydration backpack thing I think I will try. My bottles were TOO muddy to drink from so had to keep stopping. :(

@frankcerioni1345 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra Ooooh might give the backpack a look. I do like bottles though.. someone needs to invent some kind of quick release hinged cup thing that covers the top of them or something

@saxilbyjoe4325 Жыл бұрын

Only cycled a Keilder once but loved it. Prefer the roads as they're really quiet. Not many steps to get into Scotland. Also do you have a mobile washer for your bike? Cool video as usual.

@ecopennylife Жыл бұрын

I'm doing the Mudgee Classic 35km soon on my penny farthing, "I'm making it harder than it needs to be!"

@andyoffler3494 Жыл бұрын

Made the same decision, got to the 130 200 split and never hesitated. Always next year

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Defo Andy :)

@andyhartley6204 Жыл бұрын

Another great video

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy :)

@andyblades8946 Жыл бұрын

I crashed out early on this year, but looking at those bibs I’m kinda glad I did 🤣Heading back up to ride the full route later in the year though, if you fancy the challenge 😁

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re ok!!!!!

@andyblades8946 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra I’ll live. Hurt my pride more than anything else 🤣 Shoulder and a rib, nothing serious. Hoping to be sorted for Northallerton 300 in a couple of weeks 😬 What size tyres did you use for DR? They looked perfect 👍🏼

@alexanderhall4281 Жыл бұрын

Katie the 130 is plenty long enough no need to do more. Well done.

@tkpeters Жыл бұрын

Well done, better than last year? I might even be brave enough for the 130 next year in the cold & wet.

@mjoshi8058 Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re doing the Dukes weekender in Aberfoyle next Katie! 🤞🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☺️ Dirty Reiver 2023 was a total shambles. Very amateur organisation by Focal events & Panaracer. Chaos at the start and feed stations. That is not how you organise “Europe’s premier gravel event”.

@lukewindymill8640 Жыл бұрын

im in total agreement, ive done glorious gravel sportives this year and they are way more professional. just seems the organisers skimped out on the basics, not enough equipment like water, boilers or kettles for people to get brews, lots of plastic containers instead of sustainable cardboard, nowhere near enough portaloos or toilets at feed stops, (i felt sorry for the female riders.) not enough bins at feed stops so rubbish was everywhere on the ground, (i just hope they did a thorough route cleanup post ride or that forest will be less beautiful this summer.) an event of this size needs a festival level of logistics and they just didnt have it.

@Ecoroof1986 Жыл бұрын

Well done in those conditions. My wife has the same bike as yours loves it. What's size tyres did you fit?

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

They are 2.1s and just fit!!

@larryryan6003 Жыл бұрын

Good call! If it isn't fun, don't do it!

@timcroson8931 Жыл бұрын

Well done 👍

@sureshot1100 Жыл бұрын

I think every KZfaq athlete that did this ride decided to do the shorter route lol I get it though, just last week I did the P2A gravel race in the rain and mud.

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Ay KZfaq rider or not, most of us chose the shorter haha

@ianwood6864 Жыл бұрын

Hi Katie, I think that you should have some rain cream instead of sunscreen. But a great video, Please can send my love to your family and friends. Love Ianwood ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Lots of love to your family also xx

@kentgeorge5665 Жыл бұрын

Get Mud Guards on that Ribble!

@antonpastor7963 Жыл бұрын

wow nice ride❤💪👍

@easter256 Жыл бұрын

Dear Katie, can you do a training vid? It'll be cool to know how much training you do and if you're following a plan all through the year - ta

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

All my rides are (mostly) on Strava :)

@adamfeatherstone4045 Жыл бұрын

Well done, I took a spill at the bottom of the last big decent but otherwise fantastic event

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Ahhh hope you’re ok!!!

@adamfeatherstone4045 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra managed to land off on the grass and roll, bit of gravel rash on leg but otherwise all ok and most importantly bike was fine :) ty

@tonyvanhout2394 Жыл бұрын

nice one Katie, as they say "mad dogs and English men go out in the mid day sun" take care

@loganbhardy Жыл бұрын

Finding joy in misery! I love this. :)

@CycletheNation Жыл бұрын

Did the north leave the girl?! :O

@tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@kevindean9613 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video , Would you know if you can do this route at any time ?

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

I *think* so big ask organisers :)

@zerofugz1621 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid as usual. Question. The water hose system. Came from your vehicle? If so what system is it?

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Mobi washer 🙌🏼

@kevinlyon9501 Жыл бұрын

Looked like a proper muck fest that, can fully agree on changing to 130k.❤

@jamesmckenzie3532 Жыл бұрын

Great ride. That's gravel for you. The bib view was absolutely disgusting but expected when riding in the MUD.

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

🙈😂

@johndutson4971 Жыл бұрын

A summers day in the North East, did the 130 last year, hardest thing ive done on a bike to date. As always, Great Vid

@jossemckenney Жыл бұрын

Can you link the Garmin GoPro adapter? Looks awesome!

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant to, it’s here: www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/552900

@jimgonzales3366 Жыл бұрын

Squirrel😂

@tonmtbcomic9066 Жыл бұрын

Hey katie I just love what was said about John 3:20 legand in his own right lol

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Yeaaaaah!!! 32mm - craaaazy!!!!

@tonmtbcomic9066 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra 😂😂😂😂😂

@dermlover1 Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend any water proof cycling leggings that aren’t bulky or uncomfortable? I live in Portland so rain is a limiting factor for me as I hate getting soaked on a ride and then of course it’s cold. 🙄

@markrushton1516 Жыл бұрын

May not be available now but rain legs were a thing. Otherwise some kind of dwr coated leg warmers or tights. Rapha shadow, Pearl Izumi, santini no rain. No waterproof but resistant

@alanhanley9515 Жыл бұрын

Why are you walking to Scotland?

@Joecycles Жыл бұрын

Get use to wet if your doing unbound lol

@252Scooby Жыл бұрын

Where was it love ? 🤷🏻 which country was it in , one part actually looked like beacon fell

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Kielder :)

@252Scooby Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra ok thanks very much for the reply , I was intrigued where it was 😆

@andygoldensixties4201 Жыл бұрын

Katie is stainless steel, doesn't rust

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Im actually tin man!

@andyoffler3494 Жыл бұрын

What brand and model is your saddle pack Katie

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Apidura Race Pack 5L :)

@andyoffler3494 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra thanks and if you’re ever down Matlock/ Derby and need a ride buddy shout up

@ronron517 Жыл бұрын

what rainjacket are you wearing?

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Rapha Goretex :)

@ronron517 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra thank you 🙂

@Saxtoo Жыл бұрын

Do you all have to pay an entry fee to do this? How much do the organisers charge you each, Katie?

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

Part of the entry goes to the Forestry Commission that looks after the forest. And the rest.. well if you saw how much went into organising and putting an event of this scale then you get why they charge. I mean by all means go up and do the route any time of year :)

@Saxtoo Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra Just answered my own question. I found their website, out of interest. Blimey, that's an expensive hobby. Entry for the 200km is £75 (plus card fee) Entry for the 130km distances is £75 (plus card fee) Entry for the 65km distance is £60 (plus card fee)

@rodmilankov8966 Жыл бұрын

No mud-o-phobic yet, eh?

@adrienneeee Жыл бұрын

You’re such a badass. ❤

@starwarssucks7867 Жыл бұрын

Bloke having a slash at 2.14… 😐

@KatieKookaburra Жыл бұрын

🤫

@starwarssucks7867 Жыл бұрын

@@KatieKookaburra that ride looks grim. That said, I shared in your pain cycling up Hardknott the other day from the Eskdale side and swore I’d never do it again. Pity it’s the Fred Whitton in two weeks, then….