The Gravel Rally: A mental battle with a surprise result!

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I travelled to north Wales to take part in the Gravel Rally, an off-road adventure put on by the organisers of Pan Celtic rally. Though I've not ridden the Pan Celtic, I was drawn to this event by a sense it would be fun and friendly. The PC crew are no corporate entity and the lever of banter amongst organisers and riders was testament to this.
The route was really tough; long, looooooong timed off-road stages with transition segments through villages including Bets-y-Coed. There were plenty of gravel fire roads but also some rooty, narrow single track, chunky boulders, mud, grass and puddles. Obviously any descents and technical bits were my favourite.... the climbs, not so much!
I was in a bit of a funny head space for this race but I'm so glad I pushed on through that and finished the race.
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@santacruzbikevids 2 месяца назад

Lots of "classic Juliet" here, but layered in with some insightful personal reflections. Congratulations on your finish!

@ravenwing8842 Месяц назад

Totally resonate with everything you said Juliet. Well done on coming second. Ageing isn’t anybody’s friend and When your identity is bound up with how you expect yourself to be able to continually perform, it’s incredibly difficult to come to terms with when reality and doing your best effort fall short of that ideal you. I battled with myself throughout my 40’s and was dogged with injury after injury that eventually forced me away from my love affair with cycling and into hiking. Nothing replaces the adrenaline high of cycling. Women’s hormones, nutrition and muscle and tendon ageing are far better understood now than they used to be. Acceptance of yourself and intelligently working with your body and supporting it as you age is something I’m sure you will make a much better job of than I did. Well Done again, great video and thanks for keeping it real.❤

@rubytangelo5284 2 месяца назад

I was thinking what would Katie say about those hills? I use her mantra : I love Hills when I’m climbing . Look forward to the next video from Scotland! Keep ‘em coming 😅

@timporter8886 2 месяца назад

Dark days come 2us all, but usually the sunshine isn't too far away! Think you sharing this lack of confidence in yourself, will help others! knowing that even someone like yourself who generally seems to exude confidence, can also experience dark clouds, shows however different we are, we are more similar than we realise. Great post Juliet, and congratulations on the second place..attained whilst filming! If that doesn't put a smile on the whole day, I don't know what else would! Take care Juliet😊

@emilyb7859 2 месяца назад

Hi Juliet, I'm the girl that shouted 'love the vids' on the first climb...doubt you remember :D...i did the long route, you were right to do the short, the extra stuff around the penmancho area was brutal, forestry had left the entire width of the forest roads in a clay like mush and in lumps and mounds from their huge tires...oguhhh!!!

@SilverShamrock71 2 месяца назад

That is such a cool campervan. Well done for coming 2nd and for tackling those climbs to begin with!!

@Charlieturnerv 2 месяца назад

Some of them up hills looked crazy . Good to see the sea shepherd t shirt.

@user-si8zf9hy1b 2 месяца назад

Great scenery and riding as usual. Thanks for taking us along!

@randallmiller3842 2 месяца назад

“Let’s just go ride bikes” was a good end to your intro. I bet many of us followers just like to see where and what you ride and hope you are having fun.

@edstorey4675 2 месяца назад

excellent, part of why I like watching your videos-is your truth & vulnerability, real feelings about stuff., so courageous, love it.

@rug212 2 месяца назад

I always love your music selection. You’re great at setting the mood!

@brianlang7061 Месяц назад

Love your honesty . Enjoy watching all your videos ❤

@JulietElliottsChannel Месяц назад

Thank you ☺️

@malcontent510 2 месяца назад

Ahh cool, an upcoming rode with KB. Now _that_ will lift your mood!

@betweenlochs71 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on your prize and thanks for sharing more of the mental side of things. It's always good to hear that others have periods of self doubt when they certainly don't have to. It's too easy to be hard on ourselves!

@hambonelouis 2 месяца назад

So thankful for your channel. The fact that you film your rides makes me smile when I’m struggling on my bike. Hahaha! Your laugh is so contagious also. Ride on, Juliet!

@stevenbird1431 2 месяца назад

Great video!! Looks like you smashed that ride🚴🏼‍♀️💨 keep up the awesome work and Katie’s amazing so I’ll definitely be watching that👍

@Jackie_Rosewood 2 месяца назад

Well done👏🏻👏🏻 such beautiful scenery🌴🌴 way to tackle those climbs!!!

@fittonbikes 2 месяца назад

What a pleasent surpise to have got on the podium! Looked like a tricky ride though and a real challenge.

@margobrown6140 2 месяца назад

Congrats! 2nd & you were filming.... Well done & good reflection

@D_isco_D_ancer 2 месяца назад

Enjoyed the video and looking forward to the next one.

@jimspinale4055 2 месяца назад

Love the Sea Shepherd shirt! Don’t be too hard on yourself.

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@moobaz8675 2 месяца назад

Bonkers! That's a lot of graft and trauma for a case of beer, and never has a case of beer been won so well 👍

@anderscoffin6111 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the video Juliet🤩🤘🏼 I know I’m pants as a cyclist, your videos make me believe! Your cheerfulness is a major source of inspiration👍 I may never be able to ride again due to injuries but You give me hope, thank you xxx

@rourkeyliiid4769 2 месяца назад

I had to nurse about 4 punctures and a heavily dented rim on this after getting carried away on the downhills. Well done on the 2nd place. It was an absolute savage of an event!

@_Mountain_Dave 2 месяца назад

Great Vlog, i think the hardest thing when performance driven is not be hard on yourself - its the biggest battle especially if coming back from ill health or injury. I always try and think what i can do today, whilst it might not be my best, is the best i can do on the day, and then be greatful that i can still do what i can do on the day and be out in nature, not everyone is that fortunate. Every day is a blessing, and at the end of the day i've come to realise its not time take to climb a mountain you remember, but the views from the top. Looked a great course, and a good effort - mini chedders, stuff of dreams. Hope you and kookaburra are bikepacking and have a good trip - should be funny will look forward to that one!!

@SingleTrackMined 2 месяца назад

Awesome job. Give yourself an applause, you've earned it.👏👏👏

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Thank you! ☺️

@mistersmith158 2 месяца назад

Juliet you silly girl you are not RUBBISH mate. You love what you do. You love cycling and all things cycling. Don't let some silly mind chatter ruin any of that please. We all have this chatter or rambling sh!t show mind attacks, so just let all those mind attacks or storms just pass by. They will trust me, and most of that monkey mind chatter isn't true. Follow your joy and everything will be just fine. Winning and losing are secondary matters to enjoying life and doing what you love to do. You inspire and entertain a LOT of people; never forget that either. End of my pep talk lovely soul, and I'm sending you lots of support and love.

@gregsettle9725 2 месяца назад

We all have a day where it rains, the kit breaks, we ride through dog poop, or any number of other things. Those are the things that keep us on our toes. One bad day is just one bad day. You came in 2nd. There are X number of people who are looking up to you. You're good, keep going.

@k8bpedalaway216 2 месяца назад

Love this. Hope you had fun. Love the Pan Celtic crew❤

@DAZLIN6 2 месяца назад

Wow incredible scenery 😍

@neeekneek 2 месяца назад

that's what you call an epic day out

@CoffeeFuelledOmar 2 месяца назад

Nicely done!! 🎉I love that reflection as well, putting things into some kind of perspective. Some bits of cycling ain’t easy, but it’s cool you’ve done it! When I started cycling long distance I always said “I suck at hills”. I still do, but I’m a lot better than I was before, so I look at that! Looking forward to the next one!

@barryf1966 2 месяца назад

A superb second Juliet 🍺 good riding !!!

@simonverbeeck1439 Месяц назад

Cool video. Thanks for sharing

@peterhearnden7634 2 месяца назад

woop, woop, 2nd place and yet you beat yourself up! Great ride and congratulations. Save the last part of this video and have on playback when you need reminding that you're awesome. Breathtaking Scenery (& breathtaking ride)

@LornaT460 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on 2nd!🎉

@PiquePictures 2 месяца назад

Well done! Looking forward to seeing you at TransRockies Gravel Royale!

@mathiasthelander7834 2 месяца назад

Sea sheperd t-shirt on point!

@MrTimellis10 2 месяца назад

Miss doing epic ride like this , probably cos the guys I ride with just like flat cafe rides ,need incentive to do more like this ,great race and glad you enjoyed the scenery

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Try and get up to one of these events, I went on my own (and often do), usually people are very friendly

@gerrypimblett5715 2 месяца назад

I love to ride the glorious gravel ride…. Just go out and enjoy the views

@saskhiker3935 2 месяца назад

That first section looked brutal. The guy walking his bike up the climb and you riding and going his walking pace. Normally the camera fails to capture the brutalness of a climb.

@ecopennylife 2 месяца назад

The longest intro ever 😂 Best to just get up & ride, I did my 2nd gravel event in rain again last weekend, once you're riding it doesn't matter & you don't regret it, stick to daylight racing 😜

@jonathanbenn2241 2 месяца назад

Preperation is the first step to performance

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

It’s something I really struggle with

@studavies9444 2 месяца назад

Hey stop beating yourself up for the equipment issues your video are inspirational and a real life look at these events, it's real content that you create which helped get me around a 100 mile route this weekend which I had no business finishing

@bubblesezblonde 2 месяца назад

one of your best vids in a long time thanks.

@richardharris8538 2 месяца назад

I can't imagine you being in a funk; you always seem to have such a positive attitude. That race in the dark without adequate lighting would've been too much for anyone. Anyway, it was good to see you get back to your normal self.

@BIKENESS 2 месяца назад

I was cycling a bit this winter and it made me feel old and tired not how i wanted to feel 😅

@malcontent510 2 месяца назад

Juliet - pls don't let *outcome completely color your feelings about yourself. Obv. you can value whatever you like, but since you're not the only rider on the course, you cant *expect to always podium. Just _ride for yourself_ & let cycling be your outlet and not your competitive cross to bare.

@wsbygt 2 месяца назад

M o r n i n g !

@djiembefolaDan 2 месяца назад

I still think you're awesome!

@patrick_3723 2 месяца назад

fully relate with 2:24!

@johanvanparys7920 2 месяца назад

VERRY COOL GREETTINGS FROM BELGIUM JUST PIETERPAD HOLANDE

@LordNormandy 2 месяца назад

Make a video of you doing a 360 on a BMX. That would be super cool.

@matthemming5696 2 месяца назад

Just noticed your light mount on your helmet I think you might have it backwards?

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Um, no. Was just pointing too far down. Should have mounted it further back for a better angle

@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte 2 месяца назад

i need to be honest to you in this world of Fews to let u know u DONT suck , and its measured in many ways., Ive wanted you for a few years , I had not even noticed this . I say that to make the point as a black man from NY it was great to see a woman (there are not many of you who have a platform) Doing the longets rides ,climbing Huge hills, and Smiling the whole time. I saw your fight with weight loss (me too) So just because u don't Feel the BEST < YOUR Influence is Great and I'm proud to say that U can BE NOTHING LESS THEN GREAT

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment but I think you have got me confused with someone else as weight loss is not part of my story

@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte 2 месяца назад

@@JulietElliottsChannel i thought that as i was writhing I'm sorry m You still inspire me😻

@1esk192 2 месяца назад

I don't know if this is helpful, but Lupine sell a 5mm Spacer with a Gopro mount. Maybe it works with your lights?

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip!

@alainpryt9641 2 месяца назад

👏👏👏👍🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🌷🌷🌷

@andrewjohnson9896 2 месяца назад

Please please, sort out a camera mount, so you can hold the bars.😂😂

@kpj5 2 месяца назад

Get some exposure lights.. great for funny shaped handlebars .. or maybe u have them already 😅

@phillippitts6294 2 месяца назад

Does it ever not rain in the UK ?

@JulietElliottsChannel 2 месяца назад

Not this year

@phillippitts6294 2 месяца назад

@@JulietElliottsChannel it rained almost every day here in the Tennessee mountains. Our new state flower is mildew .

@josephpedone9820 2 месяца назад

Time for 360 degree camera Juliet. Do yourself the favor and then keep pressing on.

@paulclark4261 2 месяца назад

Your intro sounds like my life..

@tellit_one3613 2 месяца назад

Sports therapist

@Thomas-tf4cm 2 месяца назад

Juliete, I think you're experiencing a bit of imposter syndrome, but we couldn't care less; you're just super talented. Just enjoy, do your thing.

@user-ok4fh5ys8n 2 месяца назад

You wanna carry a small roll of gaffer tape for.....just in case... but hey 2nd place, crap at climbing carrying a camera...Well done. 'Ull' east yorkshire.