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  1. Michael Glennon

    Hard yakka on a bicycle

    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...
  2. Michael Glennon

    COVID Australians who have entered Spain In 2023 - covid entry requirements

    I arrived in Barcelona on October 11 2022 zero paperwork required other than my passport…
  3. Michael Glennon

    Preparation - cycling and leg strength

    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...
  4. Michael Glennon

    Can I take my bike on the train?

    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.
  5. Michael Glennon

    Rely on wifi or get a data plan?

    Get a Sim, Orange cost me €20…100GB for 28 days. Don’t rely on WIFi !!!
  6. Michael Glennon

    COVID Covid update for NON EU Folks.

    I arrived in Barcelona from Bangkok October 11 zero mention of COVID, I wasted time and money getting a PCR test while in BKK
  7. Michael Glennon

    Bicycles - Equipment and packing

    When I do bike packing in Australia I put racks on as I need to carry camping gear food and extra water
  8. Michael Glennon

    Bicycles - Equipment and packing

    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
  9. Michael Glennon

    Bicycles - Equipment and packing

    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...
  10. Michael Glennon

    Can I take my bike on the train?

    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.
  11. Michael Glennon

    My Stages on the Levante

    Hi Hi wondering about weather in late October early November, hopefully not too much rain ?
  12. Michael Glennon

    COVID Spain Entry Restrictions

    Thanks, how does one prove the antigen test was done within 24 hours ?
  13. Michael Glennon

    COVID Spain Entry Restrictions

    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 ???
  14. Michael Glennon

    Camino de Sagunto accomodation

    Hi wondering if anyone has info on places to sleep in Cervera de la Cañada, Berdejo, Almenar de Soria, Tozalmoro. Thank you Michael
  15. Michael Glennon

    Lost/delayed Luggage

    Yes through Doha to Bangkok December 1, fingers crossed all will be well.

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