This is the ride of the day and can recommend if you want to try the Dales:
https://www.strava.com/activities/12759370825

There are two steep sections – at the very start of the ride out of Settle and also around 46km which is the back of Fleet Moss. Don’t worry it’s not as steep as Fleet Moss 🙂

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21 Comments

  1. I'd like to… my problem is watering eyes when the temperature drops too much, and it doesn't even have to get cold cold. I even got the biggest shield glasses I can get, helps a bit, but not enough…

  2. Katie, I am in Swaledale right now with my husband, we came down from Scotland a few days ago.
    Basically we are here because of you! You inspired me to come here bring the bikes get out and it’s been absolutely fantastic, just like you, I love the hills, climbing, rock, sheep et cetera! Not only have you inspired me to come here over the last couple of months since I discovered you I have acquired some bags for my frame and also on Vinted I managed to get the Patagonia lightweight puffer jacket (I got a good deal on a bright yellow one, which I love for high visibility). I absolutely love that jacket. It’s everything that you said it is! Your inspiration has been a big deal for me because I’m in my 50s and I’m coming out of a very long bad patch with health, and haven’t cycled regularly for many years. Thank you so much Katie!!! 😃🤗

  3. Shop around for some good thermal base layers mine are a 1/4 zip full sleeve, i got them from sports soccer they are not cycling specific thus they are far cheaper than Raffa, Castelli or Assos.

  4. You mentioned your yoga classes … have you tried pilates, as well? Also, where would I go in the winter? Right here where I live in the SF Bay Area (heh, "winter").

  5. Katie, I grew up in Essex, north of London and have lived in Montreal & now Toronto most of my life. I suggest you fly to Clermont, Florida for the winter and enjoy rolling hills as I do post retirement. I drive down and rent for Jan, Feb and Mar. Central Florida is hilly, warm and green. Yes, hilly. I have 100 km rides with 800+ m of climbing. I love my bike as much as you and I ain't stopping what I love and can still do at age 80. I will be in Mallorca next Sept 25 with a group of 50 cycling friends. BTW I met two chaps from Manchester last year that spend cycling time each winter in this area of Florida. You can, also. hook up with the Florida Freewheelers, a local bike club.

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