Loud Kit Day!

Loud Kit Day!

Ah, buckle up folks and welcome aboard the SS Loud Kit Day, captained by yours truly, the king of spandex and speed - me! It's not just a channel; it's a VIP ticket to the rollercoaster world of me pedaling like I stole something, across terrains that’ll make your living room couch cry.

Here’s the deal: You're gonna see me, possibly sporting more lycra than is socially acceptable, taking you on wild rides. Sometimes, my better half, Hali, or a merry band of pedal pushers join the circus for what we call “fun” in the cycling biz. It’s not just about how fast we go or how hard we crash; it’s the sagas, the “ooh-ahh” sceneries, and that buzz you get when your two wheels are flirting with gravity.

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Loud Kit Day! Fondo roll.

Loud Kit Day! Fondo roll.

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  • @Thechippy81
    @Thechippy8112 күн бұрын

    Mate, so much more riding in west pennant hills before you hit that tunnel there is amazing tracks in the valley plus Cumberland state forest. Happy to explain them all to you. Nice video by the way👍

  • @timmcdevitt4768
    @timmcdevitt4768Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing ! I was registered for the 115km ride but lost a month and half riding time just before the event due to a health issue. Loved your perspective of the event.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    All good mate! Hope you’ve bounced back. Thanks for the feedback 🤙🤙

  • @jonathankerr882
    @jonathankerr882Ай бұрын

    Great video mate, Aussie Jon in the Philippines

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Thanks 👍 Appreciate it!

  • @jonathankerr882
    @jonathankerr882Ай бұрын

    Mate Awesome video, it took me home. As an Aussie from Hornsby / Normanhurst. I now live in Philippines - love to see the North shore hasn't changed. Thanks Mate, cheers Jono

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Good to hear and glad you got those good vibes 🤙

  • @bentriefus5961
    @bentriefus5961Ай бұрын

    Deffo a great ride - 'time traveller' you are in Brooklyn, so went back 25 years just then.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Great Scott!!

  • @peterbrown4310
    @peterbrown4310Ай бұрын

    Loving your content mate 🤟🏽 good to see your training programme is working for you

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    I think it is! About to finish week 6 of the ftp training. Will do another test and let you all know.

  • @peterbrown4310
    @peterbrown4310Ай бұрын

    Sounds good 👌🏼 mate 🤟🏽happy you also found that new job . Happy mind happy body 🙏🏼🧘🏻

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    100%

  • @SwimBikeRunStu
    @SwimBikeRunStuАй бұрын

    Looks like an amazing event. That's some proper gravel 👌

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    It was! Highly recommend it if you can make it next year 🤙

  • @bentriefus5961
    @bentriefus5961Ай бұрын

    nice to see so many cycling that road - they recently improved the surface making it a superb ride.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Yeah it’s quite the spot especially post covid as the rider numbers are much higher now. We’ve had a bit of heavy rain over here last 5 years so quite a bit get fixed as a result.

  • @bentriefus5961
    @bentriefus5961Ай бұрын

    proustian stream of consciousness commentary is good - naming the street suburb and direction is also good as i am watching from overseas. I am very familiar with Sydney roads - but looking for landmarks off clipped together footage is difficult - There is a good hill ride for peaks training going from Sydney harbour bridge along the harbour via Mrs Mac's chair and everything to Watsons Bay then south to Bronte and up to the Centennial park - you can get up to 1000m of vertical if you use the landscape in only about 50k riding.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Nice one mate. I’m not often in the city and can get a fair bit of elevation through bobbin head, brooklyn and the gorges 🤙🤙

  • @jonty1133
    @jonty1133Ай бұрын

    Nice video mate.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Thanks! Was a fun day out. Always helps :)

  • @John_thetrader
    @John_thetraderАй бұрын

    5:09 AI AI AIIIII

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Thanks

  • @bentriefus5961
    @bentriefus5961Ай бұрын

    So if you had ridden up from Sydney - you could have done the Bobbin Head section already by turning through there at Turramurra, the aptly named Bobbin Head road goes straight through it.. and then at Mt Colah you have a choice - left into Galston or right into Berrowra - I prefer the Berowra direction because you climb out of Galston with the cool switchbacks. There is a ferry ride at Berowra Waters going to Arcadia, a gentle but relentless climb - all in all a great day out on the bike and some good scenery to boot.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    100% I live near Hornsby so am north of all of this. I generally ride clockwise out of convenience. But have ridden this both ways. Agree that the climb up galston is far better on the switchbacks.

  • @maxgamboltv9940
    @maxgamboltv99402 ай бұрын

    Hey man you are doing great , I also make similar videos though struggling with subscribers😂😂

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitdayАй бұрын

    Hey mate. Thanks! I think the motivation I have is for creating the content. Not getting the subscribers. It’s a full time effort to grow an audience and I am unfortunately not a full time youtuber 😂

  • @hoppers6899
    @hoppers68992 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Been looking for some gravel and camping for night 1 on the next roadtrip to Qld from Sydney.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Good stuff mate. Heaps of gravel all around the area.

  • @RS-jr7jd
    @RS-jr7jd2 ай бұрын

    Noise, that’s not music. My ears.

  • @jamescusack8868
    @jamescusack88682 ай бұрын

    Just wanted to say I enjoy your vids esp your choice of music and your mixing!

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate!! Appreciate the feedback.

  • @davepies
    @davepies2 ай бұрын

    Same here! Lived in Sydney for 15 years. Now back in Europe. Really enjoying your vids, even when they make me feel “homesick”.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Happy to fill the void for ya @davepies 🤙🤙

  • @davepies
    @davepies2 ай бұрын

    @@loudkitday Really appreciate it, mate 🙌

  • @grantaday
    @grantaday2 ай бұрын

    Like the video. Music killed me though.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Noted. Thanks.

  • @musakoc
    @musakoc2 ай бұрын

    Going against the grain; love it - Subbed.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Yeah it was possibly not the better choice. But I did get a taste! Thanks for the Sub!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work friend, these shots are truly inspiring! Love it 👌

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Simon-Simon-Simon
    @Simon-Simon-Simon2 ай бұрын

    Washington cycles wodonga use to do gravel rides I live local you really have to spend months prior doing climbs few times mt buffalo - falls I seen Esteban chavez training few years back I rode up and down - drove home seen him still riding

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    Wow. Thats really cool about Chavez. Greenedge days... Nice one mate. Keen to find some stuff to do down that way while camping.

  • @Simon-Simon-Simon
    @Simon-Simon-Simon2 ай бұрын

    @@loudkitday yep green edge days - his smile he was descending - I riding up Dave McParland current sport direct jayco is from here as well

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday2 ай бұрын

    So cool

  • @KD_cycling
    @KD_cycling3 ай бұрын

    The back of Falls was a warzone on the day. I lost a solid half hour on it with explosive cramping in every muscle in both legs. I've never seen so many hyper fit people cramping, crying, puking, paperboying and walking their bikes. Sooo hot and not a breath of wind. Out of the hundred or so people who passed me while i sat in a ditch with both legs completely ridgid with cramp I didn't see one person motoring up the climb. Just pure purgatory, pedal stroke after pedal stroke trying not to have a stroke. Still crawled in for a 9hr 13 min finish. Guess I'll have to come back for the sub 9... One day 😂

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Mate that is a very impressive effort and time. Well done!

  • @DanTuber
    @DanTuber3 ай бұрын

    needs better music. the rap is boringly repetitive

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Noted. Thanks.

  • @MiguelIglesias-vw5nt
    @MiguelIglesias-vw5nt3 ай бұрын

    did you avoid princess highway?

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    I avoid all highways where possible. This is all on the old roads. The only "highway" that would be added to this one would be Pacific Highway as there is no other way in from the city.

  • @MiguelIglesias-vw5nt
    @MiguelIglesias-vw5nt3 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate! Will be trying this for the first time this weekend. Awesome content!@@loudkitday

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Enjoy it. Pretty sure I included the route in the description 🤙

  • @sillypuddystl2907
    @sillypuddystl29073 ай бұрын

    This is what you get when you get into cycling late in life.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @gregaivaliotis7600
    @gregaivaliotis76003 ай бұрын

    Love the videos, imagine an overlay of the route so we could see where u are along the way, awesome job

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. I’ve been thinking about how to add that… I’ll keep investigating 🤙

  • @dgaparker
    @dgaparker3 ай бұрын

    Great vid mate. That’s my local spin - gorgeous gorges. See u at Peaks! 🫡

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. I am 50/50 on peaks at the moment. COVID kicked my but and am struggling to get out. I'll be done there though. Just not sure about tackling Peaks this year.

  • @Aussie_stu
    @Aussie_stu3 ай бұрын

    The best stories have a character people are interested in and become involved with as the story progresses. For me, your "ramblings" are what glue the ride together and are what's interesting. You're the compelling character of the story

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Legend! Good to hear mate. Thanks for the feedback 🤙

  • @Nerdgineer_com
    @Nerdgineer_com3 ай бұрын

    I'll say the cliche "you create vids you want". But seriously, whether you let the scenery roll past, or share your random head/life thoughts, or tell an epic cycling adventure story I'll definitely check out your video.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Nice! Thanks for this 🤙

  • @johnjoyner7439
    @johnjoyner74393 ай бұрын

    Hey loud kit. In the end you should probably do the videos that you want to do. From my perspective I like your videos with some ride footage and some chatting, pretty much as they are now. As I live in Sydney seeing some familiar places is great and gives some ideas for future rides. Keep it up. JJ.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Thanks JJ. Really appreciate the feedback!

  • @ModerateCyclist
    @ModerateCyclist3 ай бұрын

    Good effort @loudkitday, good to have you back on the road!

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Good riding with you.

  • @MikeIsrael
    @MikeIsrael3 ай бұрын

    Just found this! Its really cool well done. You were cutting a quick pace on Day 2 that's for sure. Hope to see you back in 2024

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday3 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Yeah I was surprisingly on form that day. EPIC!

  • @jappification
    @jappification4 ай бұрын

    Half a turbo session completed so thanks for the video as always. Volume of music and voice was very quiet up to 15 mins then voice was loud and music was still quiet. Not a criticism at all just a note for post next time 😊

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday4 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Noticed that as well. Wasn’t a noticeable issue when I was editing. But have noted for future.

  • @michael_cl
    @michael_cl4 ай бұрын

    It would be good if you were to share location. Someone may be interested in your travel and track discovery!🚴

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday4 ай бұрын

    Good idea! I tend to put it all in my description. If there is anything specific I am not including, do let me know! Thanks mate.

  • @johnjoyner7439
    @johnjoyner74395 ай бұрын

    Hey loud kit. I like your content and videos. Definitely unique and a different, more everyday person perspective on things as opposed to other youtubers. Keep it up in my opinion. Maybe show a little more of where you're riding. As a Sydneysider I like getting ideas of new places to ride.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Will work on showing off the scenery more!

  • @adrianmelo5404
    @adrianmelo54045 ай бұрын

    Looks like a great route and loving the channel! Any chance of sharing the strava route?

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. Appreciate the comment. Have added it to the description 🤙🤙

  • @adrianmelo5404
    @adrianmelo54045 ай бұрын

    @@loudkitday thanks!

  • @Chriskuznetsoff
    @Chriskuznetsoff5 ай бұрын

    ah nice, I have just started exploring different bike trails around the area, been doing Bobbo's since the mid 80's, so trying to change it up. So you just loaded a route into your Wahoo and off you went?

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    yup. that is generally what I do. I also download the route on the ridewithgps app too. Just to ensure I have a cached map in case I get lost or have no signal. I really like the adventure of it all. The unknowns and figuring it all out.

  • @hoppers6899
    @hoppers68995 ай бұрын

    Great video! My back fence is across the creek from where you were near Parramatta. Have ridden lots of the roads in the video but not the gravel. Thanks you’ve given me some good ideas.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Nice one mate! Have to Thank Damo though 😜

  • @damiensmith7613
    @damiensmith76135 ай бұрын

    Urban gravel rides are the best. We have so many pockets of bush around the north of Sydney to explore.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    💯 mate! The trick is working out how to find them all! When I was riding this I was blown away by both the fact that this all exists, but also how you find it all and string it together. Lots of exploring! Thanks again for the route!

  • @hoppers6899
    @hoppers68995 ай бұрын

    Thanks Joe very helpful. Rode sections of that ride a few months. Not being a Richmond local I took a few wrong turns and was up to about 60kms when I got to Wheeny Creek. A guy stopped at the picnic area offered to throw my bike on his Ute and drive me up that bugger of a hill which I gratefully accepted! I’ll try to get further next time. Good riding there.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Nice one mate. Have to love the adventure though right? Nice someone helped out too!

  • @hoppers6899
    @hoppers68995 ай бұрын

    @@loudkitday Sure do. The less cars the better but glad this guy had one!

  • @damerellcoaching
    @damerellcoaching5 ай бұрын

    Good luck with the three month challenge. How is the riding over there in Sydney?

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate! Yeah I find it's quite good. Plenty of variety and challenging riding. You just have to get to it ;) Where are you riding?

  • @damerellcoaching
    @damerellcoaching5 ай бұрын

    Nice. Spent some time in Sydney some year back and cycled in Adelaide with a friend. I'm based in London which has some good routes just out of the city. @@loudkitday

  • @paulblack6078
    @paulblack60785 ай бұрын

    Your book sounds interesting. Look forward to more gravel videos..All the best for the new year.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @waynehope9467
    @waynehope94675 ай бұрын

    Should of done the loop. Instead of turning back when you hit putty rd. Turn right and head towards Windsor.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Yeah I have thought that in retrospect. But wasn’t sure if I was going to turn it into an fondo day! If I go back I’ll look at the loop. Thanks mate!

  • @olivercarpenter7563
    @olivercarpenter75635 ай бұрын

    The Gorge is actually the part between two climbs (essentially a narrow valley, often with water). But a cracker of a ride nonetheless

  • @ModerateCyclist
    @ModerateCyclist5 ай бұрын

    So tranquil in the morning, captures a side of the country not seen by many.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    It was super quiet. Extra moody with smoke from the bushfire.

  • @dhbc1908
    @dhbc19085 ай бұрын

    Some good gravel to be found in the Tamworth area. The Tamworth Cycle Club run an annual gravel event over 52 km (about a 50/50 seal/gravel split) in around July/August. I rode it in 2023 and can recommend it. This event is in the Dungowan and Loomberah area which is just a little east and north of the Goonoo Goonoo area where you rode.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday5 ай бұрын

    Brilliant info. I was wondering if there were any events. Would be good to do a Gears and Beers like event in TW 💪

  • @jessewhite2226
    @jessewhite22266 ай бұрын

    As an Australian I am really Offended that you apologised for nothing. Speak your truth unapologetically. I am sure if i went to Canada I would find a few of your terminologies weird too ;)

  • @jessewhite2226
    @jessewhite22266 ай бұрын

    P.S. Just moved to sydney, never rode the 3 Gorges before. keen for a spin some time mate!

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday6 ай бұрын

    Love it mate. Get out there it’s a brilliant ride.

  • @6kbps
    @6kbps6 ай бұрын

    beautiful route. I can't wait to finish university and move to Australia it looks so beautiful especially for road cycling and you definitely deserve more subs than this, such underrated content. subscribed

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday6 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I really appreciate it. Best of luck finishing university 💪💪

  • @ModerateCyclist
    @ModerateCyclist6 ай бұрын

    I am holding you to Peaks Challenge in 2024!

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday6 ай бұрын

    I’m in mate. I’m in 🤙

  • @bingo435
    @bingo4356 ай бұрын

    Hey do you know the name of the book that your friend Hali chose the route from?

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday6 ай бұрын

    Hey. Good question. I do. It's the Lonely Planet EPIC bike rides of Australia & NZ. shop.lonelyplanet.com/en-au/products/epic-bike-rides-of-australia-and-new-zealand

  • @bruce.KAY-bike-drifter
    @bruce.KAY-bike-drifter6 ай бұрын

    I admire your perseverance at the start. I've wanted to do this ride for a while, having been born up at Katoomba, but not having visited for many years. It looks more like a mountain bike route in parts. I've taken a good look at your RideWithGPS route. It looks doable, utilising the train like you did. Will let you know how it goes.

  • @loudkitday
    @loudkitday6 ай бұрын

    Would be far more comfortable on a mountain bike mate. Get after it!