I rode Winnatts Pass this week and full respect to anyone who's ridden this brutal climb. It's easily the hardest climb I've ever done. Kudos for doing this video 👍
Love it! Decades ago as when i was racing in the 'schoolboy' and later in the 'junior' class I used to go up and down Winnats Pass (and the Snake and Woodhead Passes) training. There was also a group called 'The Chain Gang' that used to set out from Hazel Grove on training runs. This was back in the days of Tommy Simpson and Jacques Anquetil (Eddy Merckx was up and conning). I used to ride for Glossop Velo and later Manchester Wheelers, I don't know if these clubs are still going. Good times!
Me and my brother have just come back from a diy coast to coast trip I made up from Cleethorpes to Liverpool with a overnight stay in Sheffield. We hit a big climb out of Sheffield, managed OK but when we came to Winnats pass my god! such a hard climb, the first section to the shop feels like cycling through treacle, we stopped for a minute at the shop then tried to power up but we had no chance with bike packing bags on and had to walk up defeated which was difficult in itself. We have decided to come back and give this a go later this year after a bit of hill training and without the heavy loads, such a beautiful place! I have so much respect for you smashing up that climb! well done!
Hi Katie, you asked for suggested climbs, can I suggest 2?: 1) Sychnant Pass going up from Dwygyfylchi toward Conwy; 2) in Llandudno, going up the Great Orme (was recently the final stage of the Tour of Britain) - we used to do this as kids, visiting my Aunty and Uncle on Pyllau Farm at the top. Cheers.
You conquered Winnat's in the wind we've had this week - I salute you. I prefer climbing too. I just get into a rhythm and into the zone - it's hypnotic. The best thing is, when you've got to the top of a climb you've achieved something, even if you've done it slower than previously. I go over to Winnat's from Macclesfield, there's climbing to get to the climb😍
I used to live out near there, climbed it a lot. Did it a couple of weeks ago, made me realise I am getting older. But still riding it......A pretty fab climb, and one of those which is hard enough for car drivers to empathise and treat you responsibly.
I’ve only ever managed to ride up it once. There’s a bit about 2/3 of the way up where the wind just hits you and I come to a halt, and it’s so steep, you can’t get going again. The one time I managed to ride all the way up was with a tailwind! Perhaps I could do it if I had a 40 sprocket! You can usually smell the burning clutches and brakes from the cars. I have to say well done, that was a great effort. Chapeau! What about doing Snake Pass from Glossop?
There are many hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One Wild Pl., Alpha Dr., Josephine St./Arlington Ave., and S. 18th St. are relatively easy. Flowers Ave./Kilbourne St./Tesla St., and Sycamore St. are tough, but probably not anything like Hardknott Pass. If your up for a steep climb with more traffic, give Negley Ave. a try.
I did this climb last summer having never been to the area before and having no idea what to expect in terms of the scenery. Wow! What a place! I have to say, the video does not actually do it full justice. I remember having my breath taken away in two ways that day! Great job by the way - they're some impressive numbers!
Oooh - that point where you stand up always gets me. It’s weird, depending on fitness I’ve either sailed up there, or crawled to a halt and walked that bit. Well done, a cracking effort and big thumbs up to whoever was fit enough to film it.
Know the climb well and done it a few times. Part of a century ride I do and usually hit it with at least 55 miles in my legs, It's a stunning climb. Really enjoyed watching this, gives you a real sense of how brutal it is especially if you are going for a PB. Nice work Katie...👍
Great video! I live in Sheffield and usually do the Mam Nick side if I make it that far across the Peak. I did Winnats once on a Sheffield => Manchester ride a couple of years ago and I only managed to not get off because the traffic was light and I could do S shapes up the steepest bits.
Head to askrigg in the dales and climb FLEAK moss (not fleet). Head straight up, 1st right then up up up. If you dont turn right it'll be oxnop scar...still tough, but not as substantial as the fleak.
Nice one. Strangely I haven't done this yet and I've been near to Castleton a lot. You should do Pea Road Lane in Stocksbridge, holme moss in Holmfirth, Jackson Bridge in Hepworth. You've probably done some. Hardest climb I've done yet is shibden wall in Halifax. Not long but because of big cobbles you have to keep above a certain speed so you don't fall off.
Thanks Katie, this brings back memories of going down Winnats in the 80s on 23mm tubs full gas and then trying to brake for the cattle grid at the bottom. The same ride used to include going up the Cat and Fiddle from Macclesfield to the pub at the top.
Did this climb today it was very busy. I was using 34/28 till a fair way after the cattle grid then 34/32. Out of interest what gears were you using as looked like were spinning out of saddle?
Awesome effort Katie! Powerful legs. Rode Winatts a few times when I lived nearby. Gorgeous climb but I was usually too busy huffing & puffing to look around. Your video at least showed what I was missing all this time. 😜
Am from Sheffield and have done this climb loads of times. I rate it as the toughest in front of Holme Moss and Strines - Deliverance. I usually climb sat down on it and it’s that steep in places you feel the front end go light.
We'll done ! Walked up several times . Would not be doing that on a bike. Have you tried Whalley bridge to buxton via long hill . I did it Tuesday and not been on my bike since need two full days to recover.
Wow, that was an epic climb 👍. Coming from Sheffield, know Castleton like the back of my hand. Remember riding my 125cc trail bike up there once and nearly blew the engine up!! 😁
Broke down on there in a Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon a few years ago, managed to sheer some splines on a drive axle (my partner had let her son drive it & he's not kind to cars - think he kerbed it at speed). @Katie Kookaburra you know there are steeper hills in Derbyshire? Good test of your pain threshhold would be the road to Strines from Ladybower, there's some 1 in 4s along there! I used to run a 42 & 54 double up front with a 13-18 six-speed cassette on 700c in the early '90s - in my easiest gear I could manage 100 yards or so of the 1 in 4 (that's 25% for people born after 1971) before falling over sideways 😅 ah, Powergrips, those were the days...
Love this. Many moons ago I struggled up Winnats towards the end of The Polka Dot Challenge sportive. As a reasonable road racer, I foolishly used my standard bottom gear of 42 x 19, so my cadence may have been slightly less than optimal! Interestingly, I've since climbed it many times on a mountain bike, using much lower gears and much less effort, in much faster times. Next job is to return on my favourite bike, the Ribble CGR ti, and do it in comfort.
Love this video. I've torn something in my knee doing cross country (running) and this is great motivation as something to aim for. We all know how you feel in this video!
Wall of Talla near Peebles is worth a crack. 1.8km with avg of 8.3 and max of 24.9. It's a lovely ride to get to it along a reservoir and the descent after is lovely too. I failed miserably at my first attempt but it is epic suffering and worth trying
A brutal climb. I used to grind up there using a 40 teeth small chainring, and a 28 sprocket at the back. But now those days are gone. I would like to see you ride up the hill which goes from Longnor to Flash Bar in Staffordshire. This climb is used for the Buxton Cycling Club Mountain Time Trial, which has a website with the climb profile on it. This climb has fine views in the right conditions.
Brilliant effort Katie! Which cogs on the back did you use? I’m experimenting with 165mm cranks and have converted my Bianchi to use an 11-40 cassette. Can’t wait to try it out!
Brilliant effort - I can only admire your power and cadence. I’ve tried this climb twice - the first time I ground up it at a very slow pace, weaving all over the road on the very steep bits! The second time the road was wet and I couldn’t get any traction & had to walk it! Would you consider doing a video on Park Rash in the Yorkshire Dales? It’s vicious, but beautiful!
Well done though, it’s a tough and steep ol’ climb! I used to have to do the same but with some practice for sure!! Park Rash... well it might already be in my diary 😉😉 xx
Looks amazing! Had a long ride planned in the area (including Winnats) before Covid came to town. Hopefully by the end of the summer it should be on again. :D
Amazing! well done. Love how you really throw yourself into it. I am off to try my first proper climb tomorrow . This has been really helpful. Wish me luck!
Remember the pain stops when you do... at the top, granny ring all the way at your own pace, sorry Katie for jumping your comments, I love hills too 😘 happy riding Hadwydd.
Great job Katie,I’ve been down it but think it would be safer going up it as god it’s fast, how about hardknock pass that is one I would like to have another go out and stop twice on the way up but did not walk, really enjoying your little videos which you keep banging out, keep them coming 👍
Wow I'm in shock. Only been cycling a few weeks and that seems an impossible feat. I am struggling on a 7% climb. Hopefully I will one day get good enough to have a crack at hills like that. Well done felt proud watching you.
Katie, I just had to come back a watch this again today. The roads and the views are stunning...and so is the cyclist! What a great ride. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Hi Katie. Do you fancy having a go at the killer mile at Mow Cop. Done it myself about 180 times now over time and it doesn't seem to get any easier these days...
so, your mate had an "action camera" fixed to the rear end of his bike, and carried your "Main camera" in a small sling bag, guessing that based on the shadows seen at 0:58. I feel he is a nice guy. He immediately got your main camera rolling, to record your reactions at the top! great work both of you. for the amazing ride and video too.
Great effort. Back in the day, my workmate had a fiesta that couldn't make it up there unless the passengers got out and walked. Ps, I'd love to see you take a shot at Shibden wall in Halifax (if you haven't already).
Nice one Katie great effort 👍💪 the last time I went up there it was in winter and they closed the road, there was sheet ice at the top where the cattle grid was so couldn’t go any further, going down was scary as heck, but looked stunning with snow everywhere. I saw a guy struggling up Curbar today you should go there next 👍 haven’t cycled up there myself for a few years 🤔
That's a brutal climb, especially with that wind! I could really identify with that voice in your head telling you to stop. After years of climbing hills I've come to realize it's more a mental test than a physical one. What do you weigh Katie?
I tried to tackle this one at the tail end of one of the storms earlier this year. By the second yellow grit box, the wind was far too strong and couldn't keep it steady. Had the shame of walking up and treated to some jeers from drivers. Have to head back again soon.
I hate climbs, like really hate them, so for some reason tried this climb yesterday. I was interested to see if I could do it non stop. Surprised myself and did - but it was a nightmare. Traffic bad too (and angry). 25 degree temps, ugh. I will never even think of trying again. NO.
Fantastic effort, I have walked Mam Tor a lot and my car struggles up that last bit. So to cycle it is very impressive. How about doing the other ascent to Mam Tor?
Damn That's some good power! Beautiful climb too. Yeah nothing worse than a headwind. We have this 10% 3km climb locally and to call yourself a good rider under 12minutes is the mark (pro's get under 10). Still haunted when this headwind funneled down the top 3rd on my attempt and I couldn't keep my pace and missed it by 3seconds!lol I will do it again but have to psyche myself up.
thank you so much for showing us this!!!!! its so nice to see other women’s power instead of men like Phil Gaimon and others who would do this climb at like 450w+ or something insane
If you like pain you should check out the Isle of Wight cycle way around the island 100k of hills check the IOW randonnee which is held every bank holiday in may around about 3k riding this or just do it on another day🙂
Great video! Your pedal speed was great. Honestly! You know how to just approach a hill and conquer it. Focus on the task. Not pain. Every pedal stroke is that much closer to the end. Any power to the pedals is power to.the wheel. You're so good at this. Me? I am the old tipper truck in the slow lane. I don't have a super fast bike. So.......hey I am out there going. Enough said. Health and happiness to.you Ms. Katie.
is this harder than going up Holmemoss from Holmfirth? I think it might be just out of my cappabilty. Was there just 2 days ago at the top, maybe i will go down next time, i'll need to be carefull
The Camera Bike in front of you: Was that person on an E-Bike? Were they setting the pace? That was some good filming, liked it a lot. You could not ask for a better backdrop! 😁
Nah he’s just a fast rider and great at keeping the camera steady! I was setting the pace and was telling him to either slow or speed up to keep in front of me. Turned out cracking though didn’t it?! Proper made up with it.
Beautiful ride, we’ll done!! Your bib/jersey colours look dangerously similar to the asphalt and surrounding landscape.. a bright pink Rapha jersey might be a good idea, lol
When I started watching this video and you mentioned hill. I thought great will check it out and see if I can do it. Not a fan of hills. But if you never try you will never know. All I can say is flipping well done. And you must have some incredible looking legs. Will subscribe to your channel and check out some more videos. Keep up the good work. Stay safe.
Katie next time your in Scotland try the tak ma doon climb... do the loop that also takes in crow Road for another awesome climb and epic descent. Check out tak ma doon on veloviewer.
I rode Winnatts Pass this week and full respect to anyone who's ridden this brutal climb. It's easily the hardest climb I've ever done. Kudos for doing this video 👍
Love it! Decades ago as when i was racing in the 'schoolboy' and later in the 'junior' class I used to go up and down Winnats Pass (and the Snake and Woodhead Passes) training. There was also a group called 'The Chain Gang' that used to set out from Hazel Grove on training runs. This was back in the days of Tommy Simpson and Jacques Anquetil (Eddy Merckx was up and conning). I used to ride for Glossop Velo and later Manchester Wheelers, I don't know if these clubs are still going. Good times!
Both clubs still going, hope you're still getting out yourself!
Me and my brother have just come back from a diy coast to coast trip I made up from Cleethorpes to Liverpool with a overnight stay in Sheffield. We hit a big climb out of Sheffield, managed OK but when we came to Winnats pass my god! such a hard climb, the first section to the shop feels like cycling through treacle, we stopped for a minute at the shop then tried to power up but we had no chance with bike packing bags on and had to walk up defeated which was difficult in itself. We have decided to come back and give this a go later this year after a bit of hill training and without the heavy loads, such a beautiful place! I have so much respect for you smashing up that climb! well done!
Thank you, this is my favourite climb. I first climbed Winnats in 1981 in the evening like your climb and loved it.
Hi Katie, you asked for suggested climbs, can I suggest 2?:
1) Sychnant Pass going up from Dwygyfylchi toward Conwy;
2) in Llandudno, going up the Great Orme (was recently the final stage of the Tour of Britain) - we used to do this as kids, visiting my Aunty and Uncle on Pyllau Farm at the top.
Cheers.
You conquered Winnat's in the wind we've had this week - I salute you.
I prefer climbing too. I just get into a rhythm and into the zone - it's hypnotic.
The best thing is, when you've got to the top of a climb you've achieved something, even if you've done it slower than previously.
I go over to Winnat's from Macclesfield, there's climbing to get to the climb😍
I used to live out near there, climbed it a lot. Did it a couple of weeks ago, made me realise I am getting older. But still riding it......A pretty fab climb, and one of those which is hard enough for car drivers to empathise and treat you responsibly.
Hi Katie, how about the Holmemoss climb from Holme. It’s a classic, made more iconic after the TdF stage going up there.
I’ve only ever managed to ride up it once. There’s a bit about 2/3 of the way up where the wind just hits you and I come to a halt, and it’s so steep, you can’t get going again. The one time I managed to ride all the way up was with a tailwind! Perhaps I could do it if I had a 40 sprocket!
You can usually smell the burning clutches and brakes from the cars.
I have to say well done, that was a great effort. Chapeau!
What about doing Snake Pass from Glossop?
There are many hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One Wild Pl., Alpha Dr., Josephine St./Arlington Ave., and S. 18th St. are relatively easy. Flowers Ave./Kilbourne St./Tesla St., and Sycamore St. are tough, but probably not anything like Hardknott Pass. If your up for a steep climb with more traffic, give Negley Ave. a try.
I did this climb last summer having never been to the area before and having no idea what to expect in terms of the scenery. Wow! What a place! I have to say, the video does not actually do it full justice. I remember having my breath taken away in two ways that day! Great job by the way - they're some impressive numbers!
Oooh - that point where you stand up always gets me. It’s weird, depending on fitness I’ve either sailed up there, or crawled to a halt and walked that bit. Well done, a cracking effort and big thumbs up to whoever was fit enough to film it.
Know the climb well and done it a few times. Part of a century ride I do and usually hit it with at least 55 miles in my legs, It's a stunning climb. Really enjoyed watching this, gives you a real sense of how brutal it is especially if you are going for a PB. Nice work Katie...👍
Cross O’ Greet from either side is a great climb with stunning views if you get the right day for it. It’s hilly round there, right up your street!
Great video! I live in Sheffield and usually do the Mam Nick side if I make it that far across the Peak. I did Winnats once on a Sheffield => Manchester ride a couple of years ago and I only managed to not get off because the traffic was light and I could do S shapes up the steepest bits.
Re: requested data climbs: Mam Nick and Froggat
Head to askrigg in the dales and climb FLEAK moss (not fleet). Head straight up, 1st right then up up up. If you dont turn right it'll be oxnop scar...still tough, but not as substantial as the fleak.
Nice one. Strangely I haven't done this yet and I've been near to Castleton a lot. You should do Pea Road Lane in Stocksbridge, holme moss in Holmfirth, Jackson Bridge in Hepworth. You've probably done some. Hardest climb I've done yet is shibden wall in Halifax. Not long but because of big cobbles you have to keep above a certain speed so you don't fall off.
Thanks Katie, this brings back memories of going down Winnats in the 80s on 23mm tubs full gas and then trying to brake for the cattle grid at the bottom.
The same ride used to include going up the Cat and Fiddle from Macclesfield to the pub at the top.
Very impressive! Watched a few after this one. First time I’ve watched you 👍
Really enjoyed this. As a runner turned cyclist I was never great at hills when I was running but now I’m cycling I absolutely love climbing hills.
I love all your videos but this was a cut above. Stunning effort and the scenery was beautiful too.
Robert!!! Thanks so much! To be honest it’s just such a cracking view round there :)
Did this climb today it was very busy. I was using 34/28 till a fair way after the cattle grid then 34/32. Out of interest what gears were you using as looked like were spinning out of saddle?
Really enjoyed watching this video. What a scenic route!! I also enjoy doing long climbs. Its the ultimate test of endurance. Well done Katie!!
Awesome effort Katie! Powerful legs. Rode Winatts a few times when I lived nearby. Gorgeous climb but I was usually too busy huffing & puffing to look around. Your video at least showed what I was missing all this time. 😜
Great inspirational choice. I miss this place. It looks so ethereal with moonlight, and is certainly on the bucketlist.
It's not about the pain, it's about meeting the challenge. I understand the mental aspect exactly as you. You must want it!! Well done KK!!!
Fantastic ride ! I've not done Winnats for years. I fell of once back in the 60s on 69" fixed! Have you tried Ashbourne Lane in Chapel-en-le-Frith?
Super effort, Katie! Well done. Checking that time after almost passing out and see your quicker, makes it all the more worth it. 👍💪
Hi Katie, great effort! Would love to see you climb Riber in Matlock
It's a deceptive gradient just getting to the cattle grid at the bottom 😬😅
Best video you've made. Nice effort; and good narration.
And headwind all the way too.
Am from Sheffield and have done this climb loads of times. I rate it as the toughest in front of Holme Moss and Strines - Deliverance. I usually climb sat down on it and it’s that steep in places you feel the front end go light.
We'll done ! Walked up several times . Would not be doing that on a bike. Have you tried Whalley bridge to buxton via long hill . I did it Tuesday and not been on my bike since need two full days to recover.
Wow, that was an epic climb 👍. Coming from Sheffield, know Castleton like the back of my hand. Remember riding my 125cc trail bike up there once and nearly blew the engine up!! 😁
Broke down on there in a Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon a few years ago, managed to sheer some splines on a drive axle (my partner had let her son drive it & he's not kind to cars - think he kerbed it at speed). @Katie Kookaburra you know there are steeper hills in Derbyshire? Good test of your pain threshhold would be the road to Strines from Ladybower, there's some 1 in 4s along there! I used to run a 42 & 54 double up front with a 13-18 six-speed cassette on 700c in the early '90s - in my easiest gear I could manage 100 yards or so of the 1 in 4 (that's 25% for people born after 1971) before falling over sideways 😅 ah, Powergrips, those were the days...
Love this. Many moons ago I struggled up Winnats towards the end of The Polka Dot Challenge sportive. As a reasonable road racer, I foolishly used my standard bottom gear of 42 x 19, so my cadence may have been slightly less than optimal! Interestingly, I've since climbed it many times on a mountain bike, using much lower gears and much less effort, in much faster times. Next job is to return on my favourite bike, the Ribble CGR ti, and do it in comfort.
Love this video. I've torn something in my knee doing cross country (running) and this is great motivation as something to aim for. We all know how you feel in this video!
Wall of Talla near Peebles is worth a crack. 1.8km with avg of 8.3 and max of 24.9. It's a lovely ride to get to it along a reservoir and the descent after is lovely too. I failed miserably at my first attempt but it is epic suffering and worth trying
A brutal climb. I used to grind up there using a 40 teeth small chainring, and a 28 sprocket at the back. But now those days are gone. I would like to see you ride up the hill which goes from Longnor to Flash Bar in Staffordshire. This climb is used for the Buxton Cycling Club Mountain Time Trial, which has a website with the climb profile on it. This climb has fine views in the right conditions.
Brilliant effort Katie! Which cogs on the back did you use? I’m experimenting with 165mm cranks and have converted my Bianchi to use an 11-40 cassette. Can’t wait to try it out!
I've tried it twice over the last couple of years and it broke me both times. Well done
Brilliant effort - I can only admire your power and cadence. I’ve tried this climb twice - the first time I ground up it at a very slow pace, weaving all over the road on the very steep bits! The second time the road was wet and I couldn’t get any traction & had to walk it!
Would you consider doing a video on Park Rash in the Yorkshire Dales? It’s vicious, but beautiful!
Well done though, it’s a tough and steep ol’ climb! I used to have to do the same but with some practice for sure!! Park Rash... well it might already be in my diary 😉😉 xx
Nice to see the place I started cycling 37 years later, hasn't changed, still windy. We used 42x21T in those days at about 3rpm
Also been out for a ride and was at 38 miles at the bottom and had 18miles to go before i was home in stockport
Looks amazing! Had a long ride planned in the area (including Winnats) before Covid came to town. Hopefully by the end of the summer it should be on again. :D
Love your videos Katie,also a Ribble owner.You never seem to mention what gearing your using.?
A fantastic effort Katie, well done you.
Amazing! well done. Love how you really throw yourself into it. I am off to try my first proper climb tomorrow . This has been really helpful. Wish me luck!
Have a cracking ride! Just enjoy the pain :)
Remember the pain stops when you do... at the top, granny ring all the way at your own pace, sorry Katie for jumping your comments, I love hills too 😘 happy riding Hadwydd.
@@KatieKookaburra I will bear that in mind. Thanks!
Did the climb - easy peasy. Did a few steeper ones over the weekend
Great job Katie,I’ve been down it but think it would be safer going up it as god it’s fast, how about hardknock pass that is one I would like to have another go out and stop twice on the way up but did not walk, really enjoying your little videos which you keep banging out, keep them coming 👍
Wow I'm in shock. Only been cycling a few weeks and that seems an impossible feat. I am struggling on a 7% climb. Hopefully I will one day get good enough to have a crack at hills like that. Well done felt proud watching you.
You will be able to do it for sure. I struggled a LOT when I first started. Just keep at it :)
Beast-mode! That is one awesome climb. I would love to have those roads and that scenery where I live. That was so good. Well done Katie!
Katie, I just had to come back a watch this again today. The roads and the views are stunning...and so is the cyclist! What a great ride. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Is that going up bi rushop edge n that kinda area, brill video and a bloody good effort
The scenery around that climb is so beautiful. Great video katie
I love getting into "the zone." I don't realize I am in the zone until I start to come out of it. It is a good place to be.
I drove up that hill recently in my van, it was hard enough on the van 😁. Great effort. Ride safe 👍🏻
I was there today, and now here I am being offered your video. Spooky. It’s a spectacular place, but one hell of a climb. I’m in awe 👍
That was a hell of an effort Katie! Really well done!
Thanks Kevin! 🙂
Hi Katie. Do you fancy having a go at the killer mile at Mow Cop. Done it myself about 180 times now over time and it doesn't seem to get any easier these days...
so, your mate had an "action camera" fixed to the rear end of his bike, and carried your "Main camera" in a small sling bag, guessing that based on the shadows seen at 0:58.
I feel he is a nice guy. He immediately got your main camera rolling, to record your reactions at the top!
great work both of you.
for the amazing ride and video too.
He sure did! :)
Great effort. Couldn't make it up myself. Steep section was too much and then couldn't clip road shoes back in so had to walk up.
It's really steep
Kudos! My benchmark climb - I compare all others to it. It's one of the best in the Peak District
Great effort. Back in the day, my workmate had a fiesta that couldn't make it up there unless the passengers got out and walked. Ps, I'd love to see you take a shot at Shibden wall in Halifax (if you haven't already).
Ahhhh hahaha that is bloody brilliant! I love that, good ol’ Fiestas eh! Oooh that is a good one. Road bike or gravel bike though??
Rough going around the bend with the cobbles. Just about coped on a road bike with 23's on. Dying at the top!
Nice one Katie great effort 👍💪 the last time I went up there it was in winter and they closed the road, there was sheet ice at the top where the cattle grid was so couldn’t go any further, going down was scary as heck, but looked stunning with snow everywhere. I saw a guy struggling up Curbar today you should go there next 👍 haven’t cycled up there myself for a few years 🤔
Or Riber, that’s a personal favourite of mine.
Bloody hell I wouldn’t be going anywhere near it in winter!! Stay safe lad!
Girl, you’re putting it DOWN on the Watts. Well done!
I know it's old school but I would have like to have watched your heart rate. Great effort young lady.
Yeah defo will add it next time! :)
Thanks Katie ! What a good video love the climb and the scenery
That's a brutal climb, especially with that wind! I could really identify with that voice in your head telling you to stop. After years of climbing hills I've come to realize it's more a mental test than a physical one. What do you weigh Katie?
I tried to tackle this one at the tail end of one of the storms earlier this year. By the second yellow grit box, the wind was far too strong and couldn't keep it steady. Had the shame of walking up and treated to some jeers from drivers. Have to head back again soon.
Lovely part of the UK, I’ve walked up Mam Tor, Back Tor and loose hill.
With the tailwind and the incline it should make for a fairly exciting descent.
I hate climbs, like really hate them, so for some reason tried this climb yesterday. I was interested to see if I could do it non stop. Surprised myself and did - but it was a nightmare. Traffic bad too (and angry). 25 degree temps, ugh. I will never even think of trying again. NO.
Hi Katie another great vid just wanted to know do you also use a HRM?
Fantastic effort, I have walked Mam Tor a lot and my car struggles up that last bit. So to cycle it is very impressive. How about doing the other ascent to Mam Tor?
I read today that Bristol is considering a travelator on one of the steep hills! Cracking idea!
I love the ability to fast forward these videos ❤️
Well done for this climb, it’s a brutal climb. You asked for other suggestions, Hardknott pass in the Lakes.
Simon, that is on the cards. One day! Haha. Only climb I’ve had to walk because it’s so steep. I need to go back for sure!
Followed by the wrynose straight after - a real good ‘un.
Well done walked up it the other week full respect
Damn That's some good power! Beautiful climb too. Yeah nothing worse than a headwind. We have this 10% 3km climb locally and to call yourself a good rider under 12minutes is the mark (pro's get under 10). Still haunted when this headwind funneled down the top 3rd on my attempt and I couldn't keep my pace and missed it by 3seconds!lol I will do it again but have to psyche myself up.
Gotta get yerself up to the lakes. Whinlatter, newlands, honister, cold fell. So many amazing fells. Not to mention hardknott or wrynose!
YASSSS!! I'm going to come up there for sure!
thank you so much for showing us this!!!!! its so nice to see other women’s power instead of men like Phil Gaimon and others who would do this climb at like 450w+ or something insane
katie i think your watts are good on that climb,,have you ever has a vo2max test?
If you like pain you should check out the Isle of Wight cycle way around the island 100k of hills check the IOW randonnee which is held every bank holiday in may around about 3k riding this or just do it on another day🙂
Fab effort on a windy day. Its such a lovely climb. What time did you do?
Your Definitely a true cyclist Katie (no pain )(no game ) 😬great climb you done well done.
Great effort. Never ridden Winnats. I've driven it many times and it looks brutal. Will have to bite the bullet sometime and have a go.
Great video! Your pedal speed was great. Honestly! You know how to just approach a hill and conquer it. Focus on the task. Not pain. Every pedal stroke is that much closer to the end. Any power to the pedals is power to.the wheel. You're so good at this. Me? I am the old tipper truck in the slow lane. I don't have a super fast bike. So.......hey I am out there going. Enough said. Health and happiness to.you Ms. Katie.
I've walked around the rim of the hope Valley and Rode Road and Mtb aroud the hope Valley pretty but demanding
Chapeau Katie, outstanding, very well done 👏👏👏👏
Love your videos Katie ! So well produced and just honest !
That is the biggest compliment!!! Thank you, it was worth the pain then 😂
Katie Kookaburra do you ever get across to Yorkshire? My demon hill is Blakey Bank, maxes out at 25%.
Btw have you got a Nut-R axle mount GoPro mount?
is this harder than going up Holmemoss from Holmfirth? I think it might be just out of my cappabilty. Was there just 2 days ago at the top, maybe i will go down next time, i'll need to be carefull
Nice effort💪 what powermeter are you using?
Brilliant video. Did you do much shifting whilst climbing or did you just stay in the lowest gear? Cheers from 🇨🇦
Pretty much the lowest gear while on the steep sections.
Well done on the climb! Powered through it!
Come to North Wales and try the Gwaenysgor climb 😜
Great work, you looked a lot smoother and faster than me up there. Just had a look at Strava, I did it in 12.37.
Well done Andrew!! It’s steep AF ha!
The Camera Bike in front of you: Was that person on an E-Bike? Were they setting the pace? That was some good filming, liked it a lot. You could not ask for a better backdrop! 😁
Nah he’s just a fast rider and great at keeping the camera steady! I was setting the pace and was telling him to either slow or speed up to keep in front of me. Turned out cracking though didn’t it?! Proper made up with it.
@@KatieKookaburra job well done
Best climb in the Peak if you get it on a quiet day. Big if though.
Rowsley Bar gets another thumbs up, once found a bus beached on that climb.
Beautiful ride, we’ll done!!
Your bib/jersey colours look dangerously similar to the asphalt and surrounding landscape.. a bright pink Rapha jersey might be a good idea, lol
If you like climbing you should try Bank Rd and Slack hill in Matlock
I love/hate this climb! Were you riding a 40 gear? Was wondering how you managed such a decent cadence-great pace BTW.
Yeah was on the 40 I think - or the 35!
When I started watching this video and you mentioned hill. I thought great will check it out and see if I can do it. Not a fan of hills. But if you never try you will never know. All I can say is flipping well done. And you must have some incredible looking legs. Will subscribe to your channel and check out some more videos. Keep up the good work. Stay safe.
Katie next time your in Scotland try the tak ma doon climb... do the loop that also takes in crow Road for another awesome climb and epic descent. Check out tak ma doon on veloviewer.