Katie's Tour Divide 2022

Katie's account of the 2022 Tour Divide in 19 days, 16 hours.

[timporter]

What an epic ride! There were a couple of lows, but seeing how exhausted you must have been both physically and mentally, that is some serious mental fortitude. You are one tough cookie. Well done Katie, what you did all on your own is amazing, you should be so proud of yourself..What an accomplishment! I am in awe of your tenacity. Best wishes from the UK😊

[ofacid]

Everytime I see Katie and Andrew slamming their SS up in the Rockies I grab my bike, swap off the cassette, go for a single speed ride and feel fabulous. You guys are a match made of steel

[michaellane]

Thanks for giving your accounts of the ride. Seemed like more bad weather than good. Nothing speaks of developing character better than when folks tackle adversity through biking. I, as many hopefuls, plan on doing this ride soon. Great information you've passed along that gives us all confidence enough to do this ride. Thanks again young lady. You are most definitely an inspiration.

[posecoach]

You did that on a single speed? Wow. I am so impressed. The despair at the end was very real. What a roller coaster.

[karlstine]

I like that you talk about stuff no one talks about. Wet wipes and road side diarrhea. Oh the stories I could tell. Also, your video is one of the best I’ve seen since sweary Dave.

[richardsiderko]

So very brave of you to be out there by yourself. Very impressive. You rock.

[jamesbrittain]

Katie - I just love your video and have shared it with a lot of friends. I'm doing the Divide in June and have some medical issues - you give me hope as you rocked it on a single speed. The pure, raw, reality that you captured on your ride is just epic!

[NJtransplant]

Wow, what a story Katie. So many thanks to you for posting it. Love all the details, the highs and the lows. Congrats on a hard-won achievement!

[SenWerk]

That was a really great view into a solo Tour Divide ride. Congratulations on pushing through your physical and emotional fatigue! Great job!

[chuckrodgers]

Katie, what a great recap of your TD race experience. You are so honest in showing the realities that you faced daily. My wife and I always follow you and Andrew when you are racing, you both had amazing results. You are not only a super athlete but you are so brave in the face of adversity. Thanks again for sharing

[OldPuebloHops]

Not only do you crush your rides, but you also manage to film, and tell a great story! Very impressive.

[ericverploeg]

Thank you for sharing! I appreciate you including the gritty parts along with the happy parts.

[vanomadcyclist]

Just happened upon your YouTube channel and found this epic ride. You showed the reality of biking, the good the bad and oh those thunderstorms. Great job and a big congratulations to you!!

[leebarrett]

I have to tell you this, you and Andrew's 2018 vid was my motivation for wanting to ride the Tour. Finally after covid I was able to do so this year and even had the pleasure of meeting Andrew in Brush Mountain lodge (he had finished long before). I explained this to him as well and he asked what was special about your vid to which I replied: you made it real, you showed the things that went wrong, the flaws and it is those parts that made it so compelling. This is the same with your video above, you show the truth and that is what creates the interest and the drama, thank you for sharing. Hi Andrew, it is Lee the Brit here, hope you are well and all the best for the future.

[HackHunter]

After watching this i will never complain about riding on "crushed stone" when the trails change from smooth and paved. And i thought RAGBRAI was tough. I will hold your beer Katie, wow, what you guys accomplished was amazing.

[mhilde]

Katie, thanks a million for the ride. So many peaks and valleys and YOU kicked ass the whole way!

[fooboomoo]

Thank you for letting us take part in your experience ❤

[TheLoathsomeCowboy]

Katie, that was an amazing video journal of such an amazing ride. And on a single speed! I guess at least you didn’t have a derailleur to break on you. Should be required viewing for all aspiring endurance athletes.

[lcclark]

That was a hellacious looong ride w killer lightning storms & bears, but you kept on, grace under pressure, tenacious and courageous. Thanks Katie for showing me how to set bigger goals and go for it!

[bengrad]

Halfway through watching now. Holy crap this looks intense, and that's some monster mileage. Great video