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Update: Doctors say there isn't any damage or swelling to my knee, just more ibuprofen and another week of rest. I feel more at ease now. Not sure I want to stay at this Hostel for another week.
Thank you David. You are a blessing. My knee is still the same. Looks like it my be another week or two before signs of improvement. That's OK, just means I have a couple more days to come up with a plan. Thank you for giving me more ideas to...
My first Camino from Moissac in France, back in 2005, my old knee gave out at Logrono and I bought the cheapest clunker of a bike that Decathlon had .. had a back rack put on it, bungeed my pack to that and carried on - was extraordinary how I...
I also ruined my knee on the rocky slope downwards Zubiri, probably wrong shoes and not using my sticks :(. I managed to walk to Logroño but was in pain from Pamplona on. Had to take multiple rest days and a long break in Burgos because I...
You can use luggage transfer, or use a backpack, but it's better to use a rear rack with a pannier bag attached to each side. You can ride with a poncho, a rain jacket, or both. Albergues have safe storage for bikes, inside or outside, and you...
A few people have mentioned using a bicycle, would you mind telling me a bit more about the process? Do I keep my backpack with me or arrange luggage transfer? Can I ride with my poncho when it rains or would I need a raincoat? Do Albergues and...
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