Ahhh it definitely is!!!!! My first 400km I literally had to have someone help me take my shoes and leg warmers off around 350km as I was so pooped. I actually had a little sob to myself. If you want it and put in time in the saddle you can ride as far as you like :)

I certainly agree, watching it here, out on my boat in an anchorage in Canada. Nice to see Malton (where i am from). Coming to the Uk next year to do some cycling.

Thanks Len :) yeah I try to be open and show when I’m feeling good and bad. If I had got the train home you would have seen that for sure haha. My little leggies kept me going this time :)

Ahh thanks but there are people out there making my rides seem small. There’s always someone doing bigger / harder things but as long as you are enjoying it try not to compare :) xx

Just buy correct clothes for riding and you will be totally ok and dry after 50 km ride. And yes they are not cheap but...

I did this distance about 2 years ago. It was horrific.

its insane. i can barely do 50km hahaha

@@monkeyx17 when I started I was averaging 10 or 12 miles per day. Now I average 20 - 30 miles 5 days a week. If it weren't so hot and humid here I could do more but I'd need more days to recover. For instance it was already 27C here at 9am.

Jasmin thanks so much!!!!! I think it’s because it’s easy to put across this perfect video where it all goes well but we all know that’s not real life. Sometimes you want to a little cry and we all do it from time to time :)

@John Wayne what a fucking idiot probly never been on bike in your life

It's because I know you are all out there cheering and willing me on. But also telling me if I don't feel good, get back home :) It's such a lovely feeling knowing you are all out there :)

@@KatieKookaburra every thing you say we have all said so you are amongst friends 😂 Some things are funny, some are sad, thats life. Its good to look at the scenery, which is why I MTB more as its not about speeding from one place to another like on the road bike.

@Lord Fauntleroy Thank you, I would gladly ride with you but unfortunately I’m in New York City. There are lots of riders, but very few that are friendly! I’m working on it, though.

@Lord Fauntleroy I will try that next! Ty

Thanks so much Heiner :)

Ahhh Brian I definitely don’t show these rides to try and make anyone feel bad. I like to show it as I’m proud because I remember the struggle and pain of riding 20km! So want to show we can do things if we want them :) and my main thing is it doesn’t matter how far you ride as long as you are enjoying it :) x

Thanks for watching and supporting John :)

Well I was just saying if it makes you feel any better the day before I had to cycle into town to pick something up... and it’s literally 12km each way and I realllllly couldn’t be arsed. Took me all morning to get my ass on the bike 😂😂

Thank you so much, ahhh that is so nice!!!! Ha, I am stubborn what can I say haha! :)

That is so so lovely Francesco!!! Honestly that means a lot and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support my friend. Xx

Bloooooody hell Andrew, 100 mile run?!!!!!! JEEEEEEEZ!!! Well just enjoy and take it mile by mile. How did the bikes get stolen?!!!!! 😥😥😥

Ahhh thanks GJ!!!

Haha ahh that was bloody brutal that ride! Went back the year after to finish it ha :) hope you’re doing well c

Ye still cracking the Audax’s out Katie although it’s been DIY’’s all the way for the last 12months. We’re heading East tomorrow for our RRty to Sunny Scarborough x

Thanks Maddie! Look out for the lass using an upside down Roam haha!

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I didn’t really have a plan for this one as my stomach wasn’t in a great place haha! But just eating and drinking before you get too hungry and thirsty and also foods you are used to. For me, that’s usually juice, sugar in water, dates, or a bagel and salad :) oh and the odd packet of crisps :)

Thanks so much Kim :)

Cheers Dave!! :)

Travis that’s awesome. Were there some epic hills and views?? Ahh thanks, yeah send it around :)

@@KatieKookaburra Super flat, lol. Mostly farmlands - but all on light gravel trails - no cars around. And we had a group so we went pretty slow. No mountains in this part of Ontario. Have to save that for a more epic trip.

Always love a hug!!!!

Oooh Paul that’s a good shout actually. Thank you. I think it was from the steep climbing to be fair but think I will look into getting some of those :)

Well the last 50km was a push to be fair. But it teaches me to control my mind as it can do waaaay more than my body thinks is possible :)

Course!!! Thank you :)

I take enough to last maybe half the ride. Just as I’m vegan and know my stuff is nicer than shop bought. But I will just make sure I know where the stops are. Yeah I generally break it up to where the big climbs are :) or where the food stops are. And I’ve done a video about distances, just search my channel for building Endurance :)

Exactly!!!! I drive too and for the most part drivers are good but it’s just that small few that are bloody awful human beings. Just share the road and look after each other :)

Thank you!!!!

Go on Paul!!! that is awesome. I think take it steady, faff less and enjoy the route. Oh and get some early nights before it :)

@@KatieKookaburra We did it😁 Here is a link to our ride: www.strava.com/activities/5459438256/embed/bdd46284122eb0ffc828ac337e657ca591795931. It was a long tough day but great at the same time. Thanks for the tips, although getting early nights before it proved difficult!

That’s mega well done!! Yeah they were bloody brutes weren’t they ha! Thanks for the lovely comment much appreciated x

You should!!!

Heeey, if I ever see someone do something bigger / harder than me I only ever see it as inspiration and encouragement that maybe I could do it too. And from your comments I think it’s the same from you all who watch my videos.

Thanks for you reply and your comments in your latest video . My comment and your reply highlight the tension between you,as a you tube creator ,and me as a you tube consumer .Creators have a whole bunch of reasons why they create videos and not all of those fit into how consumers of those videos interpret the content.This , of course , is outside your control . I realise that you tube has a voracious appetite for content and that posting a video of a pootle round the local park is not going to set the world on fire nor is it going to satisfy your sponsors. However I was merely trying to suggest a bit of reflection /recognition on the possible negative impact of some of your content . After all we are all only to well aware of the insidious nature of social media . Remember not all of us have the time or inclination to spend as much time on the bike as yourself. I absolutely don’t doubt that you want to inspire people , and that you do , but maybe just spare a thought for us mere cycling mortals .You may think that you are inspiring all the time but sometimes I just think why am I bothering as my 150k looks pathetic !!As I said that’s out of your control and we don’t have to watch do we ? On a positive I think your channel is brilliant with informative and inspiring content ( mostly )… I know that’s a surprise !!

Well, its done, and like you say in your Cycling Advice video, you never know what you can do until you do it, which is actually fantastic advice - once again, thank you. We all have doubts and fears, but we are all capable of so much... www.strava.com/activities/5497182623

Hahaha how do you remember that?!!!!!! I forgot about that too 😂😂

THANK YOU!! Xx

Thank yoooou :)

Come ride!!!! :)

Ha I wasn’t having a ball up there I can tell ya!! 😂🥵

Congrats Nick!!! It’s a cracker of a route that. Some leg busters for surrrrre!!

@@KatieKookaburra defo leg busters. Weather was great and the Lakes were stunning. Rode with a mate I hadn’t seen for a while. One of the best days on a bike I’ve had.

Ahhhhhh Alex that is THE nicest thing!!!!! Please tell your mum I would have loved it. Ahhh so glad I share these rides with you all, even if I can’t stop for a brew on this one it’s so lovely knowing you’re along my route xxx

Tough, or stubborn?! 😂

@@KatieKookaburra Both

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@@KatieKookaburra Thats why I love your videos so much.

Cheers Marc :)

@@KatieKookaburra I hope you gave the lady who tried to run you over a piece of your mind off camera ;) haha