Biking now instead of walking Camino del Norte

[1deniseB]

My husband and I are planning to walk the Camino del Norte starting this Sept 4th. It has been a dream of mine for years. Unfortunately he has suffered a back injury and cannot walk long distances. He can bike comfortably. I have my heart set on the Northern Route but would like any advice regarding trail quality, is it doable on a bike and any advice you have to offer. I know that any way I can do this will be a new adventure I will put my heart into it either way.

 

[davebugg]

What are your levels of bike riding experience? Roads, single track, mountain biking, etc?

 

[1deniseB]

What are your levels of bike riding experience? Roads, single track, mountain biking, etc?

Road and mountain biking

 

[Skinnybiker]

If you're both regular MTB & road riders you should have no difficulty riding the Norte. There are plenty of short steep hills, look through the "Bicycling on the Camino" sub-forum, also Komoot, Crazyguyonabike, Wikiloc etc. The Buen Camino app is very useful. This forum is very peregrino oriented so fewer replies to biking queries. It's a great ride, Just do It!

 

[1deniseB]

Thank you!

 

[trecile]

The Buen Camino app

In the settings there is an option for Biking along the Way.

 

[1deniseB]

It’s great! Thank you for the tip!