ALL POINTS NORTH | PART ONE!

[mr_raaay]

This is why I love your videos. It’s the honesty about having good and bad times on the bike. Keep up the awesome videos! You ain’t alone! I’ve just sat demotivated on my week off looking out the window at pure sunshine not wanting to ride after a few awesome rides for no other reason than having a bad day. We with you lady! 🤟🏼🚲🤟🏼

[RobFinch]

We all see that better rider and wonder how they do what they do. Many of us see you as that better rider. I’ve never ridden as far as you have on one ride and want to go further than I can now. Your videos are what give me confidence that I can do it whilst knowing that it will be tough. Thanks for sharing both the good and the hard parts of your rides.

[damianwalker]

Still a hero and someone I look up to Katie, I share some of your pain as I am an old XXXX now with only one lung and even small hills make me swear! Viva Katie, there's no shame in finding a limit, don't damage yourself. We all support your contribution to cycling. Thankyou for all that you have done and will do in the future. I attempt my first century at ToC 100 on Sunday!

[josephthomas]

I’m doing London to Paris in two months time over the space of four days, and I’m feeling the way you did at the end of your video just through the training. You’ve absolutely smashed it on day one, it’s just the dehydration and exhaustion playing games with you. Keep going, you already know the level of euphoria you’ll feel to know you’ve done it. Battle through x

[TM-elhd]

Don’t usually leave a comment, but YOU ARE a complete inspiration😀 you can absolutely do this!! C’mon Katie, smash it👍🤩💪

[haz.ventures]

Katie, you are without doubt my favourite cyclist to watch on YouTube. You’re not an imposter or a fraud, you’re an amazing cyclist and human navigating what these crazy challenges throw at you, and you don’t have to prove anything to anyone!! Your videos are so refreshingly honest and sharing both the highs and lows you’ve inspired me so much to improve myself as a vegan and cyclist 🌱Thank you for your incredible content, I’ve learnt SO much from you 🚴🏼‍♀️

[kibo]

Brilliant Katie, what a superb athlete, you were obviously exhausted in this one, you do so much, always challenging yourself. You're getting me out on the bike again such an inspiration, I'll never get to your level but if I can enjoy it half as much as you do I'll be happy.

[barrygarfield]

We love you Katie- your openness and honesty and vulnerability as much or more than your accomplishments and determination. It’s about the journey not the destination- and you are a winner and wonderful person that helps, teaches and motivates so many!! Be proud of that and all you do... so much more important than the miles!! 😘

[tazio]

Your courage, honesty, bravery and integrity are an inspiration to everybody subscribed to you, you are a fighter, a battler and a real lady

[denverspin]

Thank you for keeping it real, Katie.
You're an inspiration.

Never compare yourself. It eats the soul alive.

Sail like the wind, my friend.

[donaldduck]

Very rarely post a comment but I find you such an inspiration Katie. You’re so refreshingly honest. I was waiting to cheer you on in my home town, I knew you’d find it tough, who wouldn’t. If it wasn’t for you I probably would never have taken up cycling long distance. I’d love to shake your hand one day.

[garethhope]

Bloody love you Katie you are amazing and so brave to even started a ride like that solo with no one to even talk through the hard times, I’m so pleased you shared your ride thank you and don’t be put off we all love a good cry it’s how we over come the bad times that make us who we are. Xx keep smiling xx

[phildaniels]

Your openness and honesty about the bad times is more of an inspiration than saying it was easy.

[richardharker]

I will often say you don't know everything until you experience it. Sometime words need to be put in your face like fatigue, emotional distress, exhaustion, fear. Understanding these will alleviate mental stress caused by any of the above. A fear of being left behind can cause an overload to try and keep up and mistimed hydration and nutrition.
Nearly all these things I've learned from riding Audax events. I'm glad you are posting about these things through your videos for others to relate and hopefully learn without abandoning a great sport.

[brianward]

Sleep, sleep, sleep - we all need it, Katie, but when you're on such a ride, you have to answer the call, when it comes knocking. Well done in showing your grit and determination, despite the punctures and the extreme tiredness! You are definitely made of 'sterner stuff'!!

[alfredstimoli]

Katie, Stop comparing yourself to others. We're all different. Doesn't make us any better or worse. Personally I wish I had your enthusiasm for cycling. Maybe one day I will and if I do it'll be due to no small part to you. Just enjoy yourself and keep posting your vids. Take care, Alf.

[davebracey]

Magnificent video Katie. Thank you so much for telling it how it is - rough and smooth.

[griff]

You're doing fantastic in your first section of this AUDAX! What you're doing is really hard and stressful, so you're going to feel it physically and mentally. You're doing great though so good on you!

[taffy]

Katie what a champion..endurance is there to bring out all your emotions it's a release to keep you going..looking forward to you being very proud of yourself....GO KATIE...👍🇦🇺

[gordonwilliamshaw]

I wonder how many people would post when they are feeling so low? Loving the honesty. I wouldn't even step outside in that weather let alone ride for hours. Tough lady.