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  1. K

    First (ish) time biking, 4th Camino

    Try to get in a reasonable amount of cycling prior to your trip, both for conditioning and to identify potential problems and their solutions. Some (not all) bike shops have experienced fitters who can help you work through problems that arise. Bike seat comfort can be an issue, especially...
  2. K

    First (ish) time biking, 4th Camino

    Do consider bringing essential tools that remote local shops might not have, especially if you will be riding your own bike that is anything "exotic". Example, we took a tandem with cotterless cranks to Ireland in the '70's. After about a week of constant rain the grease washed out of the...
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    First (ish) time biking, 4th Camino

    Bike's are shipped to dealers in boxes of a variety of sizes, try to find the largest the air carrier will allow. We were able to pack about half our luggage into surplus space. If not already in cycling shape, try using the time prior to your trip for training, starting gradually and adding...
  4. K

    Motorized bike for an old man

    At some age all depends on one's condition. I'm a bit older than you, ride regularly, and only purchased an electric (Specialized Creo, 29lb, used) because the price was too good to pass up). It rides like my much lighter road racing bike and when I'm out alone I seldom feel a need for the...
  5. K

    Motorized bike for an old man

    Quite a variety of eBikes exist, some should serve you well while others are likely to be either too heavy, have too limited range, or be the wrong type. Camino rules limit one to "Type 1" eBikes which are "pedal assist only" providing motor assistance in proportion to one's pedaling effort up...
  6. K

    Pedals for biking

    The Shimano EH500 looks nice, too, flat Mt. surface on one side, SPD cleat on the other.
  7. K

    Pedals for biking

    We've done most of our bike touring on flat or rattrap pedals with toe clips and a loose strap, wearing molded soled hiking shoes - this configuration minimizes slipping off the pedals (especially a problem when wet) while allowing one to dismount quickly. For regular road riding and tours...
  8. K

    Cycling from Leon

    Because cycling is faster than walking, you are freer to go off the direct route and explore areas more widely, or to linger longer in interesting places, to speak with locals, etc., before catching up. It also might open up more lodging/camping possibilities. Consider the availability (or...
  9. K

    First (ish) time biking, 4th Camino

    1. Your choice, consider one with a visor. If renting a bike, bring a known comfortable seat as many might not be. 2. Check airline's size/weight/quantity restrictions for carry-on and checked luggage. Bag or box checked panniers. Lash or bag several together to reduce luggage count. 3...
  10. K

    E-bike charging on the camino - Contributing to cost

    Your math is good. Local electricity rates may vary.
  11. K

    E-bike charging on the camino - Contributing to cost

    No rules I'm aware of, I believe one could ride in a sedan chair...
  12. K

    Will we be met with scorn or equanimity?

    With your experience you should be fine. From our general bike touring experience: we rear view mirrors (ours clip onto our glasses frames) to be invaluable for keeping track of upcoming traffic - sometimes approaching cars were either weaving or too close and this gave us time to create...
  13. K

    Will we be met with scorn or equanimity?

    What you're proposing is very doable. I regularly ride with a group of seniors, some who have started using eBikes for the reasons you've mentioned - they adapt to them quickly and absolutely love them. We also have encountered people with eBikes on multi-day tours in the Pyrenees. Do you...

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