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GI’ve been over the Route Napoleon twice, once on a folding bike (very difficult) and more recently on a mountain bike (almost easy). There is no designation that I am aware of that the RN is not for cyclists, nor have I ever come across advice...
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GGood to know, unfortunately some cyclists ignore this advice. I saw cyclists on the Napoleon route in 2019, including one who was receiving medical attention after a spectacular reverse somersault while trying to cycle up the steep part that...
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GThe Napoleon route is the walking route. Cyclers take the N-135 through Valcarlos. Most cyclers continue after Roncesvalles. They ask for a stamp, have a drink at the bar and go on.
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Bed race on the VDLP….Hey JustJack. Sorry to hear about the difficulty finding beds in the albergues. When I did the VDLP in 2019, I did it a month earlier and very fortunately never had any difficulty finding an albergue or a bed for the night. My only comment on...
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GI considered that, and maybe that’s what I should have done. But I’m in the bus now to Aldeanueva. I should be there before noon so will walk to Bano de Montemayor. I was able to make a reservation at a private albergue there. Hopefully this gets...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Plantar fasciitis..As a fellow sufferer of PF, I appreciate all the experiences and suggestions given above. I developed this problem after my first day on the CP two years ago and have been dealing with it on and off since then. Completing the CP was a real...
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GI feel your pain!! I have been dealing with PF for a while and like everyone else do say the MDs/Physios know best - however there is a lot of conflicting information on how to treat even within the medical community - so definitely can be hard...
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Gi can't believe it! i'm a strong walker and totally over did it. i had plantar fasciitis a few years ago and it's come back. i leave next monday! i've been doing the exercises and icing it with ice water bottle from freezer (rolling it) but look...
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GHi. My sympathies. I am 76 and just getting over 4 months of PF. Stretching, especially underfoot, and the airplus orthopaedic insoles have worked magic for me. Just done 15km hike and pain free
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GOh boy. I GOT plantar fasciitis on the Camino last year, and I wouldn't want to do anything that aggravated that! I finished June 24th. Every day my feet would hurt when I woke up in the morning, but would get better after walking around for a...
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