jnoval
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Primitivo 2015
Hello all,
I have been looking through the posts and different topics on cycling el camino. My family and I were originally planning to walk but due to health issues and time constraints it looks like it will be more feasible to do it via biking. Bringing our bikes from Texas to Spain is not only a hassle but the airlines are charging some hefty fees, so that's out. We are planning on doing El Camino del Norte, and continuing via El Primitivo to SDC. We have about fifteen days, (give or take) to complete our trip, so rather than rushing we will start in Santander, pick up our rented bikes there and get on the road to Santiago. My two questions are as follows-
1. Does anyone have a packing list of what to take with you on a bike? I assume that lightness is the name of the game, but is the list very similar as if we were actually walking it?
2. Any advice on which company or companies stand out for bike rentals? I've looked at bikeiberia, bicigrino, and cycling-rentals. They all seem pretty much the same with bikeiberia being a bit more reasonable (price wise), for a two week rental. Any recommendations or suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in advance. Buen Camino.
I have been looking through the posts and different topics on cycling el camino. My family and I were originally planning to walk but due to health issues and time constraints it looks like it will be more feasible to do it via biking. Bringing our bikes from Texas to Spain is not only a hassle but the airlines are charging some hefty fees, so that's out. We are planning on doing El Camino del Norte, and continuing via El Primitivo to SDC. We have about fifteen days, (give or take) to complete our trip, so rather than rushing we will start in Santander, pick up our rented bikes there and get on the road to Santiago. My two questions are as follows-
1. Does anyone have a packing list of what to take with you on a bike? I assume that lightness is the name of the game, but is the list very similar as if we were actually walking it?
2. Any advice on which company or companies stand out for bike rentals? I've looked at bikeiberia, bicigrino, and cycling-rentals. They all seem pretty much the same with bikeiberia being a bit more reasonable (price wise), for a two week rental. Any recommendations or suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in advance. Buen Camino.