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  1. Bikeguy

    Cameras and smartphones for the frugal

    I have a Moto G4 Plus. Amazing phone at reasonable price. I am very pro camera but I have to say this Moto phone camera is really good. This coming camino may be the last I take a camera along...
  2. Bikeguy

    Sandals.. a last minute decision.

    Plastic Birkenstock sandals and very comfy and almost weightless. Inexpensive too.
  3. Bikeguy

    Purchasing Poles in Porto?

    Hi all. My wife and I a excited to be leaving for Porto next month to do the Camino Portugues. Question - Anyone know of a place in Porto where inexpensive hiking poles can be purchased? We have our own poles but it is a bit of a hassle to bring along on flights as well as not really...
  4. Bikeguy

    Postal Service (direct) from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

    Thanks SEB! This is great bit of info and very helpful.
  5. Bikeguy

    Postal Service (direct) from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

    Hi Ivar. Is it possible to send a package by post from Porto directly to your office? Thank you, Randy
  6. Bikeguy

    Sending luggage via post office from Portugal

    My wife and I will be walking Porto Camino in the fall and interested in shipping small amount of extra travel gear from Porto to SDC. Thanks for the postal shipping info Swift3. Do you recall the cost to ship using the postal service?
  7. Bikeguy

    Maps for Camino Portugues Coastal Route?

    Can anyone recommend a map or mapbook for this route? I see the John Brierly map guide for Camino Portugues includes the coastal option but wondering if this has the same detail as the inland route? Many thanks, Randy
  8. Early start on the road

    Early start on the road

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  9. Roman road

    Roman road

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    • Category: Camino Frances
  10. Camino dawn

    Camino dawn

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    • Category: The Le Puy Route
  11. Bikeguy

    How long does Madrid Airport Customs take?

    In my case, May 2014, the customs, etc. went smoothly so this timing would have worked.
  12. Bikeguy

    Cycling part of camino:Leon-Santiago

    Hi Karen. I cycled the camino last May/June and did not have any troubles finding a bed every night. The rules around cyclists being unable to book into albergue until late in the day to give preference to walkers seems to apply to the municipal albergues and he private ones were quite happy...
  13. Bikeguy

    Cycling el Frances in June

    I second this recommendation. The Michelin Camino map book is very useful. Clipped it to my handlebars. Referred to in regularly throughout the day.
  14. Bikeguy

    Cycling el Frances in June

    Agreed; very limited value. Cannot recommend this book.
  15. Bikeguy

    What type of tyres for Camino Bike

    I like Schwalbe Marathons. Not the lightest but tough and good tread pattern for paved or dirt roads or easy trails. Only flat on the way to SDC train station from old town on very last day in Spain.I enyoyed the quiet roads which followed the camino and dirt road meseta sections of the camino...
  16. Bikeguy

    Cycling and Hotels

    No problems for me when I cycled the Camino in May/June of this year. I generally started early (0630-0730hrs) and so ended early (1330-1500 hrs) and I always found a room or bed. Always provided with secure storage area for bike but good policy to lock it anyways...
  17. Bikeguy

    Thoughts on photography and camera selection for the Camino

    I have used the Olympus TG-2 waterproof point and shoot camera for two years and am thrilled with results. Good lens quality, good low light, flash, lots of option, video, good battery, etc. All in a compact package which is completely waterproof so there is never a worry about using in the...
  18. Bikeguy

    Wi-Fi or no WiFi?

    I found wifi very common in albergues, hotels, cafes, etc. Password provided once I booked in or ordered a meal. It is free in Pamplona's main square. I carried a cheap 7" Samsung tablet that was invaluble to me for blogging, email, backing up photos, books, but not so valuable if lost or...
  19. Bikeguy

    What kind of bike is most suitable?

    Absolutely agree Newfydog - courtesy and patience. I found when catching up to walkers I would sound my bell well back to notify but not alarm them and then slow right down and pass when possible. Courtesy begets courtesy. I found with the wind blowing in their ears and hoods pulled up the...
  20. Bikeguy

    What kind of bike is most suitable?

    Fopgot one - a kick stand. Lots of serious bikes would never consider a stand (one time me included) being uncool and extra weight. It is just invaluble when touring when you are parking your trusty bike numerous times every day. No always a convenient wall or tree when you want one!

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