Day 3 of cycling in Mallorca and we are back in the mountains – this time taking on the MA-10 route from Andtrax, back to Port de Pollensca. 137km is on the cards, filled with coastal roads and iconic climbs – coll after coll.
The ride is cut short after descending in to Soller and experiencing a wheel slip. I end up bouncing off a wall and needing A&E care in Soller – few stitches across the knuckles, arm / leg skin scraped off and my time riding on the Spanish isle comes to an abrupt end.
Prior to the crash, this was one of the most beautiful rides I have ever done. Absolutely gorgeous route with the most breathtaking scenery.
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A little about me
Thanks for dropping by.
I’m your classic runner turned newbie cyclist.
For years I feared riding a bike – I was afraid of traffic, clipping in, couldn’t get my head around lycra, chamois cream and clambering up hills on a bike.
I didn’t believe that riding a bike would give me the same de-stress, mental download or sense of freedom that life as a long distance runner had given me before my knees ground to dust.
Fast forward to 2021 and picking up a second hand CAAD10 changed my life for the better. Not just physically and mentally. But also providing a sense of community and belonging – which is magic. The cycling community is just magic.
So I’m here. To hopefully inspire others to not fear the bike – the lycra, the clipping in. And come share the passion, freedom and indescribable joy that comes from being on the bike. I truly believe that the bike life is the best life and everyone should be able to enjoy it.
Come with me on some adventures.
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A few items featured in the video are incredibly kindly gifted by some amazing partners (feel so lucky, thank you).
Garmin Edge ( @GarminUK )
Sunglasses: WeAreSungod (Airas are the frames I have on: https://www.sungod.co/en-gb/shop/sung…)
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10% off Lumiere products (including saddle and bar bags): LUMIEREANDKATE
20% off Veloforte natural performance nutrition which are absolutely delish: PELOHUN-20 or link: veloforte.com/discount/PELOHUN-20?redirect=/collections/our-products
Thanks so much for all the support, really appreciate any likes, comments and subscribes ❤
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I'll be there in 5.5 months. The training starts tomorrow!!!!
Is this taken today? End of November? Weather looks ace, was looking to do some warm weather peddling.
Sorry to see you crashed
Ouch! What a poor way to end a beautiful ride–wishes for a fast recovery from Canada! On my second visit to Mallorca I crashed on the first day of a two week stay but was able to ride with a corset bandage after two days. This happens in cycling but we just have to come back stronger!
Here's to your speedy recovery. Keep your spirits up, and you'll soon be back cycling…
OMG Kate! Hope you're back on the road ASAP!!! – Bob (Toronto, Canada)
Speedy recovery.
gasp! get well soon!
Yeah, feel better 😢
wow ! beautiful video, I'm sorry to hear that you got hurt. I hope you heal up quickly and wish you the best.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I'm a cyclist in the U.S.A
I'd do a lot more than piss on the tax dodger, Branon's land…I'd hope I wanted a crap 😉
That’s tough luck, did same myself a few weeks ago coming down into Soller – managed to break collarbone and a few ribs – be back next year though, as you will be I’m sure! Get well soon.
Nice content. On the other hand te music is a bit weird, scaring.
Ah no, crap ! Hope you can get back riding soon
Nice video Kate, heal well & quickly.
I enjoyed 3 Mallorca trips this year, 7 days in April with a ride buddy, followed by 2 weeks in June and 10 days in September with my wife. Amazing rides and views. Just come across this video now, and going to have a look for some more of your footage. p.s. Pollensa is pronounced 'Poyensa', as is Soller, 'Soyer'. Mallorca 'Mayorca'. Andratx. 'Andrach' as in 'Hatch'. Keep the viideos coming.👍
lovely that coastal road done some of it the other way a few times sorry to see you had an off hopefully a speedy recovery
Hope you are ok, looked an amazing ride.