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  1. alvaroe16

    One Camino on Two Wheels - Video Log

    I am glad that you are enjoying it! This is the reason I made the videos. It is a way for me to relive the amazing experience and if it brings back memories for others or even better inspire others, that is the cherry on top! Enjoy it! PS: I just posted another video (Day 2 - Pamplona)
  2. alvaroe16

    One Camino on Two Wheels - Video Log

    I had the magnificent pleasure of biking the Camino Frances in September 2018 with my best friend. The trip went flawlessly thanks to all the advice and research in this forum. I most honestly say, this community was amazing at helping us pick what to pack, the route, even the Albergues. During...
  3. alvaroe16

    7 Days Before We Begin

    I am also a week away. I will be arriving to Madrid the 6th and then flying to Biarritz for the train to SJPP on the 7th. Plan is to start my first camino on my Birthday on September 8th! So excited and at the same time a bit nervous of the unknown! But this forum has prepared me! @Korean bell...
  4. alvaroe16

    Average bike miles

    I plan to start the Camino on 9/8/18 from SJPDP averaging about 37mi (60km) per day depending on the climbs. This will put me in Santiago on 9/20/18. For prepping, I have been riding about 15-20mi a day but more intensely (in about 1 hour) than I plan to ride the Camino. Hoping this has...
  5. alvaroe16

    Biking CF - Sept 2018: Gear List

    Great feedback! Thank you guys! I had read about bringing a hook of some sort. I will definitely add this to the packing list. I should have mentioned these. The bike I am renting from "Bicigrino" comes with these tools. In addition i am stopping in Decathlon in Madrid to buy CO2 cartridges...
  6. alvaroe16

    Biking CF - Sept 2018: Gear List

    I am ready! I have read this forum up and down (including wonderful posts from Jenny and Mark). Planned my route. Pack my bags. Unpacked. Removed gear. Pack again. Repeat. etc. At this point I think I have it down to about 10Kg divided in 2 panniers of 20L each. Hence, I wanted to pick your...
  7. alvaroe16

    Cycling SJPDP to Santiago Sept 8th (13 Days)

    I have read through both Mark and Jenny's summary - What a great source of knowledge - this is what i used for a lot of my planning. I am also very aware of the Walking vs. Cycling debate and how to share the road. I have every intent to be respectful and cordial to the walkers. I wish I could...
  8. alvaroe16

    Cycling SJPDP to Santiago Sept 8th (13 Days)

    Hi, I am looking for advice! Me and my friend have planned and purchased everything to cycle the Camino Sept 8th to Sept 20th from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago. We were all ready to go and unfortunately my friend knee started giving him a lot of trouble. He is waiting for some MRI results...

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