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Is there a place to buy or otherwise get a backpack for the journey to Finisterre ? I am currently in the Camino on a bicycle and would like to walk the portion from Santiago to Finisterre/Muxia.
I don't want to buy the backpack before Santiago bc it won't fit on my bike.
Anyone have any idea how the conditions are so far? Or even better, specifically right now?
About to start and curious. Saw these stats for the previous years
Any recommendations for a guide book to bring on the Camino Frances that would explain some of the cultural and historical spots of interest along the way? Not looking for a how-to book on how to walk, where to stay, etc.
I am a total newb for bike gear. I see there are roll top and zip top panniers. People say that you can get more space in the roll top panniers by simply not rolling them up, but obviously that's less practical if you don't want your stuff to fall out. So my question is whether the capacity...
Thanks! I will get some padded road cycling shorts then.
Does it matter what kind of shorts to wear over the padded bike pants or is it important to get bicycle shorts since the seams are in different spots?
Also, do padded road cycling shorts = mountain biking short liners?
I am new to long distance biking (or any type of biking for that matter) and would like to know whether one should buy mountain biking shorts or road cycling shorts for the Camino Frances. I don't plan to bike an aggressive distance each day and don't care about speed; my main concern is...
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