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  1. Jesnat

    LIVE from the Camino VdlP in (almost) real time

    This is a fantastic daily blog with great emotion and great photos. I don’t know how Madis has the time and energy at the end of the day. It’s not being posted to the forum but I’ve been following the Facebook posts. For anyone starting the VDLP it’s a good read. I start on my bike on...
  2. Jesnat

    Caminos for cycling that are not very hilly.

    Hola Robert, some great advice already and PeregrinoPaul´s pov on a slower leisurely ride makes sense. I can´t help with which Camino. I cycled the VDLP to Gijon two years ago and am planning to try it again next month. I remember it being quite hilly!! and lots of pushing but great riding and...
  3. Jesnat

    Packing List for Bicycle

    The post from Grousedoctor above is pretty similar to my own experience of the VDLP and The Francis (part). I use two 20 liter waterproof panniers and fluorescent pannier cover and that´s plenty of room for spare clothes, sleeping bag, basic tools and personal stuff. As an experienced walker, my...
  4. Jesnat

    Bringing your own bike

    The post above from OnHellas is pretty similar to my own experience. I´ve taken my bike from Spain to France and Belgium by plane using a strong cardboard bike box which I got from my kindly local bike store. Airlines charge for oversize luggage and this should be on the website. I packed my...
  5. Jesnat

    Looking for a website to book tent pitches in France

    Try this. Just put in the country and region https://www.eurocampings.co.uk. Look for simple pitch with small tent arriving on foot or by bike
  6. Jesnat

    Quirky Museums on the Camino

    A post above has already mentioned the Museo Jamon in the town of Monesterio on the VDLP. It´s worth a visit explaining the background to the famous Iberico pig. Perhaps more importantly the cafes in the town served the best Toastada de Jamon I have ever had.
  7. Jesnat

    Men's grooming

    I useful tip I got from this forum a few years ago was to shave using a blob of hair conditioner and no need to take a bulky can of shaving foam. Now I carry a tiny plastic bottle with me. Weighs next to nothing and works a treat.
  8. Jesnat

    Train: Barcelona to Pamplona - should I buy ticket in advance?

    I would book as once all seats are sold the train is ‘full’. I got the same availability as the post above.
  9. Jesnat

    Reducing carbon - arriving by ferry to Bilbao/Santander or train from Barcelona

    There are so many travel options to get you to your start point. As others have already posted you will almost certainly need to break your journey with a couple of changes. For example, there is a coach from Santander to Oviedo, along the coast, and then a change down to Leon which is a major...
  10. Jesnat

    Jeans on the camino

    I don´t want to miss out on this lively discussion. Personally I wouldn´t wear jeans for a long walk because of the thick inside seams which chaff / rub after a while. My trekking trousers have smooth flat inside seams.
  11. Jesnat

    First (ish) time biking, 4th Camino

    There is already lots of good advice here. I love the idea of biking whilst your friend is walking and great tip from Perigrinopaul above that you can use the time searching out the best places to eat whilst they catch up. Last October I biked the VDLP, I used two 20 litre rear panniers and a...
  12. Jesnat

    Cycling

    Good luck with your plans and preparation. I rode the VDLP in Sept and really enjoyed it. Your timing looks good. I also probably went too quickly completing in 14 days so if I did it again (Spring next year!) I would take a bit more time. There are a lot of fantastic posts on this forum with...
  13. Jesnat

    A Newbie

    I live in Spain and used my own bike. I posted it from my local Post Office to the main Post Office in Seville and started from there. There are several very helpful posts on the forum covering transporting a bike around Spain. On my return from Gijon I was able to take the bike on the long...
  14. Jesnat

    A Newbie

    Good luck with your plans. I completed the VDLP in October, it was a challenge, I´m 66 also, but hugely enjoyable. I rode from Sevilla to Gijon as I have walked the Francis to Santiago some years before. I used a hybrid bike with touring tyres, back panniers and handlebar bag for essentials and...
  15. Jesnat

    Leon to Santiago

    I don’t know if this will help as I don’t know what your plastic bike box is. But last month I posted my bike in a strong cardboard bike box from my local Correos Office (Post Office) to the main Correos office in Seville. I caught the train to Seville (I live in Spain) and picked up my bike...
  16. Jesnat

    Train Santiago to Astorga.

    Check the Renfe site, there is a train leaving SDC at 8.34 arriving Astorga 12.27; 8 stops. Cost €18
  17. Jesnat

    Via de la Plata as a first time bicigrina

    Hi Mon, I’m also biking for the first time starting in Seville at the end of this month. There are a few recent posts on this topic. You have probably found them already but here’s a couple of good links that I'm using: https://www.cyclingspain.com/via-de-la-plata-cycling/...
  18. Jesnat

    Cycling along VDLP and beyond

    You too. I downloaded the book to my ipad. Planning my route on my phone screen is just too hard and as weight is less of a problem on the bike the ipad should be very handy.
  19. Jesnat

    Cycling along VDLP and beyond

    I'm a first time bicigrino too, spending a week or so on the VDLP starting later this month. You probably have found it already but here's a link to a couple of great sites: https://www.cyclingspain.com/via-de-la-plata-cycling/, https://www.larutaenbici.com/en There is also a great guidebook...
  20. Jesnat

    Alvia train Barcelona - Pamplona with Mountain bike.... Bike travel bag needed?

    Oh that’s a bit disappointing. I’m sending my bike to Sevilla next month using Correos so I’ll take plenty of before and after fotos and post an update. Other options of train or coach all seemed a bit hit and miss and open to their discretion so I’m really hoping Correos ‘deliver’.

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