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Katy Davies (stepto)

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Not felt good on my bike for various reasons over last week or so , blamed bike everyday then took a step back to breathe ! Finally went out with @nrtv_mtb and @leanneb1936 yesterday and hit @bikeparkchatel . Super chuffed to hit some new features and all in all had the best day with great friends 🥰 age is just a number ! 50 is ok so far 😂 x #50andsendingit #pullingupmybiggirlpants #mtbmums #mumsridingbikes by @wheelybadkate

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This one made me giggle ! Who said you can’t learn and do new things at 50 years old or young 😂 I’ve always said do something that scares you every day ! This one will last me a while 😂 @morgan_shredz @chris_bike_morzine @avoriazbikepark @thewoodsmorzine 🙏🏼#mumsridingbikes #50andsendingit #50yearsyoung #mtbmums #getoutside by @wheelybadkate

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Morzine mountain magic ✌️#golddust #tribeadventures #tribeontour #morzine by @wheelybadkate

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End of season goal? First day of the season. Progress is made in winter 💜#mtbprogression #mtb #morzine by @wheelybadkate

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Last 24 hours , lots of scans , lots of medical conversations , lots of yuk pumped into me lots to take on board ! BUT Choose your poison ! Just because yesterday sucked doesn’t mean today has to ! You are the CEO of your own life ! Only you know what you are capable of ! Choose your mindset , accept the bad days and bloody enjoy the good days ! @kidney_research_uk @morgan_shredz @sendy.seren @claytoncolseynicholls @bevstar #bikesarefun #pullingupmybiggirlpants #findyoursupportnetwork #kidneydisease 💜 by @wheelybadkate

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Last stage of surgery complete! It’s now time to start moving again , some of these days I think could just let it go but it’s not me ! Back on the mat and gentle movement is way better than sitting and festering ! Today is the start of the next 6 months before my next surgery , that’s means getting stronger and fitter each time for my body to endure the “next one” I will start my running soon , day by day ! #turningstrugglesintostrength #backonmymat #letsgo #fitnessisparamount #selfmotivation by @wheelybadkate

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This is a very difficult post for me to write and you may be thinking well why write it then ! Bear with me I’m not good at being vulnerable ! what most of you see is happy go lucky wheelbadkate and most of the time I am What you don’t know is that I have stage 3 Kidney disease which means every 6 months of my life I have 2 lots of double kidney surgery in 2 weeks . The condition I have is very rare and no one knows how to fix it , slowly I’m losing more and more kidney function . At times It’s extremely painful and leaves me feeling very unwell and I have been suffering with this almost silently for 25 years , it’s never been something I have been able to or willing to share . As you all know I turned the big 50 in January and like all of us not getting any younger . Im typing this post at 3am in hospital having undergone surgery yesterday and currently in a high dependency unit with a great medical support I have decided to join my gorgeous husband James and run the Cardiff half marathon in Oct for kidney research uk. I’m not a runner , In fact after 6 knee reconstructions I’m pretty hopeless 😆The reason why there is so little that can be done to treat my problem is because it’s too rare and not enough money for any research to happen . Every consultant I have met all over the world has failed to find any sort of treatment options apart from ongoing very painful surgery . There are times when I genuinely find it difficult to function but put on a smile and carry on, not always the best option but one that time has taught me this is how i cope I am still me , I love riding bikes , snowboarding , adventures , you name it I’ve probably done it and exercise is my coping mechanism . None of this is possible without my amazing family and friends who are literally my heart beat !If you would like to support me in anyway to try to raise awareness for kidney research uk then please follow the link . Please do not feel in anyway you need to add a donation , a simple message or sharing it for me through social media platforms would be amazing and would mean a lot to me !Please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions you want ! 💜 by @wheelybadkate

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Well this wasn’t on today’s bingo card! The unexpected sessions are the best #mtblove #mtbwomen by @wheelybadkate

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Back on a bike , decided to hit the biggest gap jump I’ve ever tried ! Outta my head and into the bike ! Luckily @__onlyfrans__ and @charlottelucythompson coached me and towed me in 🙏🏼 this one I tried myself ! Never looking for perfection always just personal improvement and good supportive vibes all around ! Oh and it goes without saying apres bike !Just a couple hours out and I loved it ! Thank you 🙏🏼 @__onlyfrans__ @charlottelucythompson @goulldy @889hutch @sendy.seren @morgan_shredz @_amy_mart1n_ 💜 @j4ck_huxt4ble #mumsridingbikes #pullingupmybiggirlpants #findyourtribe #bikesarefun 🙏🏼 by @wheelybadkate

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After a crazy week with lots going on managed to finish my little gym set up this morning , lots of blood , sweat and tears and in definite need of a physio 😆 my little sanctuary 🥰 #tryingtostayfit #needtogetstrong #homegyms @wern_watkin_leisure @rivalstrengthuk 💜 by @wheelybadkate

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A snipet of what went down with me over end of season snow ! When I arrived in the alps with a few broken ribs etc I rightly or wrongly had the mind set that it wasn’t going to spoil the last few weeks of the season , but my goodness there’ were many ups and downs to say the least ! Made the most of what I could do and most importantly caught up with friends and true to style had an amazing time . Can’t thank those who were there on the mountain picking me up whether it be emotionally or physically ! Time now for a little step back , slow down that’ nervous system and back to routine ! As I always say it’s the people that make the place special . Thank you @alpinelifestyleandperformance @natalie13971 @emanewman @emmacolseynicholls @mildlyyellow @brettrach @samanthaturnerinsta @sno_han @missbernieb @thewoodsmorzine @mintsnowboarding and whoever else indulged in that beer and those giggles with me 🥰Can’t wait for sunshine and bicycles 💜🙏🏼 #getoutdoors #dowhattoulove #keepitreal #lovemorzine #mumslearningtosnowboard by @wheelybadkate

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Well we try again , push sessions are a def no but some pull sessions seem ok , let’s see how ribs respond later ! Keep trying whilst my brain is jabbering away 😆 #dowhatyoucan #injuriesarehard #stayingstrong #stayingpositive 💜 by @wheelybadkate

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