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I caught the train with my bike (no need for any dismantling) from Barcelona to Tortoisa and stayed the night at Hotel Tortosa Parc. (they had a garage where I stored the bike) next day I started peddling towards Xerta where I stopped for a zumo naranja and a cortado… a good excuse to enjoy...
Don’t worry you’ll get fit as you go just don’t do any big days for the first two weeks. It’s important not to stress the body early. Long distance cyclists and walkers who go too hard early usually don’t finish what they intended to do.
In the mean while try to walk, cycle or practice yoga as...
Today I took a train from Gallur to Zaragoza then another train from Zaragoza to Calatayud neither train was pre booked and I did not put a cover on the bike. I did get a bicycle ticket at Zaragoza but at no extra fee.
Yes I use tubeless and like you swear by them. In 4K I’ve never had a puncture although I do put 4oz of Stan’s sealant in the tyres when new and add another 2oz after 3 months
Wow I’m surprised you say that, feels pretty heavy… I don’t camp when in Europe as I’m usually here October - November.
I carry spares and necessary tools in the frame bag. Quilt, cold weather and spare shoes between the handlebars. Wet weather gear in the fork leg bags. Because the weather is...
it’s not always the case you need to hang the bike up or put a cover on it. In 2018 I caught a train from Calatayud to Zaragoza then from there to Barcelona with no issues. BTW I did not book I just showed up at the train station on both occasions.
Am I correct in thinking as I’m from Australia 72 hrs before my flight to Barcelona I must complete the SpHlth online form.
I have not had a booster so I also need to do a PCR test before entry ???
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