I am from Gran Canaria and I can testify the routes you mentioned are awesome, but there are some other circulars worth mentioning (perhaps you haven't done them because you've been staying in the south of the island). 1. Artenara-Cruz de Tejeda-Tejeda 2. Artenara-Juncalillo-Presa de Los Pérez-Tamadaba 3.Arucas-Firgas-Moya-Fontanales-Caldera de Los Pinos de Galdar- Valleseco-Teror 4.Telde-Valle de San Roque-Valsequillo-San Mateo-La Atalaya 5. Jardín Canario-Las Meleguinas-Santa Brigida-Bandama mountain-Tafira Alta 6. Valle de Agaete-El Sao See you next time around! All cycling lovers must come to Gran Canaria at least once ❤🚴♀️ 3.
@guyboycecam1636
Жыл бұрын
Katie, your videos are so refreshing. Most cycling related content on KZitem tells me I have to have disc brakes / a gravel bike / aero etc etc. You just encourage me to ride!
@guyboycecam1636
Жыл бұрын
@KatieKookaburra. How do I find you there?
@bettyourcampervan
Жыл бұрын
You are such a delight to watch ❤❤ and your videos are always informative xx
@paulrutland6821
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this Katie. Defo on the "to do" list now!
@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496
Жыл бұрын
A series devoted to various cycling destinations would be excellent. Thanks for another fine video. PS: Had my first 2023 outdoor ride yesterday … it felt great to be on the road again! 🚴😀
@tonyvanhout2394
Жыл бұрын
When you had your bad day I remember a song, "Always look on the Bright side of Life", Thanks Katie
@royjamescrossley3671
Жыл бұрын
Hasta luego Katie, I love that you love the canaries for cycling. I live in Tenerife and it’s great to see your videos doing the roads I ride. Come back soon.
@percival3830
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see an occasional series like this.
@lyndabarrow79
Жыл бұрын
Hi Katie, another fantastic series of cycling video's - well done! Unfortunately due to a serious heart condition I'm confined to riding an e-bike nowadays. Me and my wife visit GC all the time and most of the routes you've mentioned we've done on a motorcycle, its absolutely stunning. Keep up the good work.
@fuzzylogic1887
Жыл бұрын
I'm off to GC in August for a holiday, definitely want to ride whilst there so thank you for this 😊
@Deswilkie
5 ай бұрын
Just booked my flights, thanks for the info 😊
@martinsoelby5902
Жыл бұрын
Glad you mentioned the wind. Not sure the weather forecast covers these freak winds. I have tried getting caught in the wind up on a mountain side with my wife. The strong wind came out of nowhere coming around a switchback it was just there. I had to hold her and the bike to the ground the winds were that strong. On the news later that day we watched rescuers in vans getting caught cyclist safely off the mountain. If the GC500 in Taurito hasn’t been opened since Dec 2022 staying in Puerto Rico is a bit of a pain. Otherwise Gran Canaria is a great place for going up or down, never flat, and it has a year-round season. I agree use Free Motion Bikecenter for renting the bike you need. They are placed throughout the southern part. Also they have service point at many restaurants and cafes.
@terjemyller6573
9 ай бұрын
There’s a «secret» and absolutely SPECTACULAR climb right out of Maspalomas/Playa del Ingles. Unbelievable but true. It has the same starting point as one route you mentioned, Ayagaures. But instead of heading into the Ayagaures valley, you do the short climb to the El Tablero neighborhood. From there it goes 14.5 km / 700 m further up, up, a few downs, and more ups. Many short steep streches is part of the fun. Great tarmac, almost no traffic. You basically ride on a ridge so views are fantastic. Tarmac ends in the middle of nowhere but from this point you can continue all the way to Ayacata on gravel if you have a bike for it. For some reason few people know about this road, named GC-604. I rode it first time a week ago. Trust me, it’s superb.
@KatieKookaburra
9 ай бұрын
Good shout I have saved and will go find it! Thank you!
@petertreadway
Жыл бұрын
Very informative video, Katie. Especially regards the buses/taxis, etc. The only thing you didn’t cover is how to convince a non cycling spouse to let you travel to GC with your mates! 😂 I’m hoping if my channel takes off, Mrs. T should be a little more open to cycling trips away though. 😉 Thanks for posting and safe travels home. 🛫
@guitarmanchester
Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great month, the sun and big rides is where its at... sooo jealous 🌞 not too bad next wk back here now...
@ianlloyd1182
Жыл бұрын
Well Katie, you’d be back in the UK by now. Hope the British weather is not too much of a shock to the system. Thanks again for a most informative video, those climbs look fantastic.
@andyrichardson3728
Жыл бұрын
Done some of them hills last year, out there for 4 weeks in July, will definitely try the hills I never did. 👍🏽
@kevinlyon9501
Жыл бұрын
Well my climbing legs are still on back order, welcome back to a cold damp UK. Though next week will be better weather as I'll be back at work as that's usually how it goes.
@lukeevans3465
Жыл бұрын
Still here till Saturday!! Good info. Down the road at Amadores
@BrokenShifterCable
Жыл бұрын
North is awesome. Give it a try to stay in Las Palmas next time. It also is a great surfing spot.
@waynebriggs2838
Жыл бұрын
Me and my 15 year old son went out to Gran Canaria in February cycling and we had a great time! (mainly off the back of your videos so thankyou so much). Definitely going to head out again. We stayed in Maspalomas, but would probably stay up the coast next time. Would you recommend an Air B'nB please?
@iantyrrell6549
Жыл бұрын
Hi Katie, I love watching your videos and the insights into riding on your own, But I have a very important question for you what model giro helmet are you waring in this video ? I wear a giro synth model and it needs replacing and I like the look of the one you have on. Could you please reply to this with the model. regards Ian.
@bobtavener4824
Жыл бұрын
2024 winter Gran Canaria guided rides with the one and only KK 🤪book early 🥰
@global_nomad.
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the summary - waiting to see you ride in La Palma...45km uphill to 2300m from sea level
@BarryJones-wt3et
Жыл бұрын
Looks like an amazing place. Have a good trip home ☺️
@jimpeyton1459
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the information. The climbing there seems daunting...challenging. Does Free Motion rent climbing legs? On a serious note, what Air BnB service does one use to find places to stay. I like to cook, so I usually book extended stay hotels that feature kitchens. Never booked an Air BnB so any advice is appreciated.
@tonystaples9136
Жыл бұрын
Katie, I have spent time in both Gran Canaria and Mallorca, and like Mallorca more I think. Which do you think is the better value for cycling, Mallorca is cheaper in flights and in air time 2 hr flight compared to a 4 ????
@herrachso13
6 ай бұрын
Did you have a rental car? As you were saying busses are really good there, did you take the public bus from airport to airbnb? I used to do Tenerife twice and both times with rental car, but GC is a bit smaller so maybe it will work without? As one climb most days is enough for me, would be really interesting if buses are working also with bikes. Thanks
@KatieKookaburra
5 ай бұрын
Taxi from the airport but cheap to hire a car too
@carlbyronrodgers
Жыл бұрын
Interesting and informative.
@darrenchubb6926
Жыл бұрын
Hi Katie good video does look good Injoy well you have too go home sometime have a good weekend
@johnmcnulty1129
Жыл бұрын
Great month of vids Katie. A tear's allowed at the airport 😢 ☀️ ⛰🐐
@zzhughesd
Жыл бұрын
Mega hols. Month on GC. Madness. Brilliant.
@chrisstrider
Жыл бұрын
I want to go! Forecast for good weather next week in Manchester
@jetset9561
Жыл бұрын
I've been to Gran Canaria 4 times - always stay in the south good shout Katie and it's always been a great trip.
@darrellcarter1163
Жыл бұрын
In my dreams just jealous but great vlog skinny k x
@Nosh_Feratu
Жыл бұрын
odd thing to mention maybe, but have a think about if you've got a head for heights or not before going cycling around GC. I stayed in Puerto De Mogan and have SERIOUS issues with heights, like total paralysis, losing all balance etc and some of the roads (GC-606, GC-605) I just couldn't handle and had to turn around...absolutely gutted because they are some of the best climbs and scenic roads ive ever seen, but if youre like me (hopefully not!!) you'll have some real problems!
@shoey1984
Жыл бұрын
Katie, can you recomend a bike box, i mean i still have the big carboard box my canyon came in but dunno if id trust it on a plane journey
@JK-wl5bx
Жыл бұрын
Bike box alan
@michprent
Жыл бұрын
I was in grand canaria last year, and rent a bike at Free Motion. The bike was in top shap.(clean, and fresh lube) going back this year. It is great
@jeremytaylor4458
Жыл бұрын
A series of occasional travel rides you say? That sounds like a tough gig - enjoy!
@willbarbero
11 ай бұрын
Re: Serenity climb - Boat to Puerto Mogan or "unofficial" GC-1 tunnel at Taurito 😅😬😬#IYKYK
@alexmorgan3435
Жыл бұрын
GC is also great for walking and hiking.
@Didyoureallythinkaboutit
Жыл бұрын
Series? How about the Turkish Mediterranean coast. Met my wife 20 yrs ago and did a 6 month honeymoon by bus from Iskenderun (earthquake area) to Datca on the SW end of Anatolia peninsula. How about Capadocia? Or Pamukale? Turkiye needs visitors like you! I have a single brother-in-law!!!
@IanJames-kr6gk
Жыл бұрын
I'm going soon . Probably Porto Rico
@narmo7989
Жыл бұрын
I would recommend doing the GC210 all the way to Tajeda. The Valley of the tears is just sadistic and not as nice to be honest
@ACTIVEPAIR
Жыл бұрын
Sold👍🏽😃
@bobtavener4824
Жыл бұрын
Cycling round Gatteo a Mare, Italy, worth a visit and videos...please🥰
@JK-wl5bx
Жыл бұрын
Out of interest what was the cost of airbnb for a month katie
@KatieKookaburra
Жыл бұрын
It was around 950 but that was split between 2 of us :)
@JK-wl5bx
Жыл бұрын
@Katie Kookaburra that's excellent fair play
@Tara_Masika
Жыл бұрын
❤
@zzhughesd
Жыл бұрын
Vecindario, Las Palmas, near Aringa beach a good easy near airport cheaper place to stay. Untouristy. Ok, Though. Prob ok to base yourself from riding. The island is 10 times that of Tenerife ( better ) Bar Tiede…
@alansharp5543
Жыл бұрын
Good, useful info so for that, thanks. May I suggest a little more planning of your presentation (jot down the key points then refer to them) so that you avoid sounding, at times, as if you're winging it. Respectfully, and linked to the latter comment, please economise on using the word "also"!
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