LIVE from the Camino In the Meseta now, please help me get a bike

[nassim]

Hi there, I am now in Castrojeriz in the Meseta. My feet are killing me, every step today was excruciating. I am also having some pain in my ankle where I sprained it a while back. I was telling someone that I was thinking of renting a bike once I get to Leon, since I didn’t do it in Burgos, and she said that there are actually bike rental services that will bring the bike to where you are. Do you have experience with this? Can you recommend any good bike rental companies?

 

[Former member 49149]

Sorry about your situation. I tried to find something but having no luck. Perhaps if you google the sentence: I am looking for a bicycle for hire, and translate it into Spanish, then someone local might understand and know how to help.

 

[VNwalking]

Sorry to hear you're in pain, @nassim
Try this business:

Home

The most complete bicycle rental service for Cycling the Camino de Santiago, with ⭐Tournride Full Assistance⭐, your 24-hour roadside assistance.

www.tournride.com

Good luck!

 

[nassim]

Thanks! I actually speak Spanish and asked the owner of the albergue, he said he knows this service exists but didn’t know anything about it. I did just call a service but need to call back in a bit. We‘ll see if they’re able to send something quickly.

 

[nassim]

Sorry to hear you're in pain, @nassim
Try this business:

Home

The most complete bicycle rental service for Cycling the Camino de Santiago, with ⭐Tournride Full Assistance⭐, your 24-hour roadside assistance.

www.tournride.com

Good luck!

Excellent, thank you! I will contact them.

 

[trecile]

You could take a bus or taxi to Burgos to get the bike.

 

[VNwalking]

Let us know how you go, @nassim .
You're probably not the only person who is interested in this. It did sound like they will deliver bikes, even if it sounds too good to be true.

 

[Corned Beef]

If you can get yourself to Burgos, there is a Decathlon store then and you can pick up a bike off the shelf there. When you get to SdC, Correos next to the cathedral will send it back to Switzerland for about €100.

Alternatively you can contact Bicigrinos or BikeIberia who can rent one for between €200 - 300 depending on the length of time.

I've done this - picking up a Decathlon bike in Logrono - and found it more convenient than hiring, but it depends on whether you intend to keep the bike later.

As regards the rental option, I can't say as I have not done it, but I know BikeIberia have English speaking staff. Try their cell on +351 96 963 0369

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The number for Bicigrinos is on their site

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[nassim]

You could take a bus or taxi to Burgos to get the bike.

Yes, I'm not sure why I hadn't thought of this. There are lots of bike rental places there. I'm going to see in the morning bc i did find one that can deliver, as well as a cheaper one that won't have anything until next week.

 

[nassim]

Let us know how you go, @nassim .
You're probably not the only person who is interested in this. It did sound like they will deliver bikes, even if it sounds too good to be true.

I haven't figured out what I'm doing yet but actually met someone who was very excited about this option so we did a bit of research. I will post an update later but for now i can say it seems that prices range from 15-30 a day and the drop off fee is about 25. Though the cheaper option i found isn't available till next week.

 

[nassim]

If you can get yourself to Burgos, there is a Decathlon store then and you can pick up a bike off the shelf there. When you get to SdC, Correos next to the cathedral will send it back to Switzerland for about €100.

Alternatively you can contact Bicigrinos or BikeIberia who can rent one for between €200 - 300 depending on the length of time.

I've done this - picking up a Decathlon bike in Logrono - and found it more convenient than hiring, but it depends on whether you intend to keep the bike later.

As regards the rental option, I can't say as I have not done it, but I know BikeIberia have English speaking staff. Try their cell on +351 96 963 0369

Rentals

Bike Rentals in Portugal & Spain Bike Rentals Portugal & Spain Back in 2001 we were the first company to offering one way Bike Rentals in Portugal & Spain, for cycle touring tours. Bikes and Gear are sent to your chosen hotel, fully assembled and ready to ride and collected from

www.bikeiberia.com

The number for Bicigrinos is on their site

Home - Ingles - Bicigrino camino de Santiago en bicicleta y cicloturismo

Xacobeo 2021 Bicycle Rental Xacobeo 2021, rent your bikes with Bicigrino. Both Specialized MTB and Moustache and Focus EMTB bikes. Bicycles ready to complete the Camino from anywhere on the Peninsula in this Xacobeo year. Virtual shop and services for cycle tourists Here you can find the...

bicigrino.com

Buying a bike could be a really good idea actually. But in Switzerland I'd want a hydrid I think and it seems that for the camino people recommend mountain bikes. Is that what you used?

 

[Corned Beef]

Used an MTB - ST520. This is a "hardtail" with an 80mm drop and disc brakes. The brakes were good enough for the drop down from Cruz de Ferro. Get panniers too to keep your centre of gravity low.

PRODUCTO OCASIÓN: BICICLETA DE MONTAÑA ROCKRIDER ST 520 V2 ALUMINIO 27,5

Compra en Decathlon PRODUCTO OCASIÓN: BICICLETA DE MONTAÑA ROCKRIDER ST 520 V2 ALUMINIO 27,5 Esta BTT de 27,5" ha sido concebida para tus travesías en BTT, todo el año, de 2 a 3 horas.

www.decathlon.es

Met another bicigrino who purchased a simple road bike with v-brakes which did the job but I prefer having discs for the additional braking.

 

[henrythedog]

Seriously in your current position I wouldn’t be too specific about the details of the bike. Get a taxi, go to Decathalon in Burgos, buy the cheapest bike that’ll get you to Santiago and donate it to the first person you see without a bike when you get there. The one which Mr Beef suggested above is listed at €240 (if it still exists, is in stock etc. etc.)

 

[trecile]

You can check the prices and availability in the Burgos store on the Decathlon website:

Comprar Bicicletas | La Mejor Oferta en Decathlon

Descubre toda la gama de bicicletas | Envío a tienda y devolución GRATIS en nuestras marcas de bicicletas | Financiación inmediata

www.decathlon.es

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I'll direct you to a post of mine about bicycle rentals. The links may lean heavily to rentals near Burgos. I've never rented nor rode bikes on the camino so I can't give any recommendations.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/how-much-of-the-camino-frances-can-i-cover-in-19-days.65129/#post-796954

Good luck.

 

[Corned Beef]

Health and safety announcement -

I agree with @henrythedog that you do not need to spend a lot - but your decision should be influenced by the brakes. Spain is the second most mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland and being from Switzerland, you should appreciate the effects of momentum and descending steep hills (of which there are a few after the Meseta)

If you have a rucksack then either swap it for panniers or get it sent ahead with Correos or Jacotrans as the weight can change your centre of gravity.

We'd like you to finish the Camino in one piece.

 

[naplesdon]

I used Cycling Rentals, they were terrific providing me a bike in Pamplona, it was at my hotel before I was. I am not sure how fast they could deliver a bike to Castrojeriz but they are very responsive and drop-off is a piece of cake.
BTW, the reason I rented the bike was because of the neuropathic pain in my right foot, if you are in pain pedaling is just as difficult as walking, trust me. It is fun to zoom down hills and ring your bell as you pass pilgrims but I ended up walking the bike up lots of hill, ouf!

 

[Coverbid]

Hi there, I am now in Castrojeriz in the Meseta. My feet are killing me, every step today was excruciating. I am also having some pain in my ankle where I sprained it a while back. I was telling someone that I was thinking of renting a bike once I get to Leon, since I didn’t do it in Burgos, and she said that there are actually bike rental services that will bring the bike to where you are. Do you have experience with this? Can you recommend any good bike rental companies?

Burgos bike shop. Great service. Great bikes. I used them in 2018

 

[Wanderingfriend]

Seriously in your current position I wouldn’t be too specific about the details of the bike. Get a taxi, go to Decathalon in Burgos, buy the cheapest bike that’ll get you to Santiago and donate it to the first person you see without a bike when you get there. The one which Mr Beef suggested above is listed at €240 (if it still exists, is in stock etc. etc.)

Brilliant idea.

 

[Marbe2]

Hi there, I am now in Castrojeriz in the Meseta. My feet are killing me, every step today was excruciating. I am also having some pain in my ankle where I sprained it a while back. I was telling someone that I was thinking of renting a bike once I get to Leon, since I didn’t do it in Burgos, and she said that there are actually bike rental services that will bring the bike to where you are. Do you have experience with this? Can you recommend any good bike rental companies?

Have you considered having your ankle/feet looked at by medical personnel? You might want to do that before investing in a bike to ride. Certainly riding downhill on a bike will alleviate the pounding we walkers experience on our legs, particularly descending the mountains. But, if you are having a problem with your ankle, I am wondering how it will react on those up hill sections coming after Leon?.

 

[Gerard Griffin]

I bought an ST520 hybrid in Decathlon 18 months ago, put 5,000 km on it all over Spain and it's now waiting for me in a monastery outside Porto for more adventures. The best 265 euro I ever spent, rock solid on road and trail. The hills are tough alright but you can Jacotrans your gear and cycle up on the roads. Get one, your feet will love you for it ...not so much the old posterior though. Buen Camino

 

[Walton]

You could download the free SayHi app and it will translate English into Spanish via your speaking into your phone. It will listen to the Spanish reply and translate that into English for you. I use it to cheat sometimes when doing Duolingo and have found it to be really good.

That might help you overcome language difficulties as you try to sort out your bike issues.

 

[IngridF]

Hi there, I am now in Castrojeriz in the Meseta. My feet are killing me, every step today was excruciating. I am also having some pain in my ankle where I sprained it a while back. I was telling someone that I was thinking of renting a bike once I get to Leon, since I didn’t do it in Burgos, and she said that there are actually bike rental services that will bring the bike to where you are. Do you have experience with this? Can you recommend any good bike rental companies?

Get in touch with Acacio. https://www.facebook.com/acacio.dapaz he runs bikeline, bikelinecamino@gmail.com

 

[Kathy F.]

1. Wait. THERE'S A DECATHLON IN BURGOS!!! Be still, my heart!!
2. Perhaps you should consider taking a day off. If your walk was excruciating, perhaps your body is trying to tell you that you have pushed a little bit too hard. Some R&R might do you more good than biking the rest of the way. If it was me, I would strongly consider resting until I felt walking was doable again. If it puts you a bit behind your schedule, THEN take a cab to wherever you think you should be and continue from there. Seriously, sounds like you need a rest, not a bike.

 

[Marbe2]

1. Wait. THERE'S A DECATHLON IN BURGOS!!! Be still, my heart!!
2. Perhaps you should consider taking a day off. If your walk was excruciating, perhaps your body is trying to tell you that you have pushed a little bit too hard. Some R&R might do you more good than biking the rest of the way. If it was me, I would strongly consider resting until I felt walking was doable again. If it puts you a bit behind your schedule, THEN take a cab to wherever you think you should be and continue from there. Seriously, sounds like you need a rest, not a bike.

And perhaps see doctor?

 

[trecile]

1. Wait. THERE'S A DECATHLON IN BURGOS!!! Be still, my heart!!

I got a Decathlon fix on Monday. We live in Oregon and drove to Santa Cruz (South of San Francisco) for a long weekend. I convinced my husband that I needed to take a detour on the way home and go to the Decathlon store in Emeryville (across the bay from SF)
Did I need anything? Not really.
Did I buy anything? Of course.
It was strange to see the price tags in $ instead of €.