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In 2007, the first time we did The Camino, we rode bikes from SJPP. At that time, KLM had an offer that one bike could go free in the place of one suitcase. Note that this was before airlines started adding on so many extra fees for luggage.
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We varied the amount of water, a minimum of 1.5 liters but up to 3 liters, depnding on the day. More water for the climbs or any long strecthes wilhout little towns. I still remember the time another person doing the Camino on a mountain bike pulled alongside us and said we were not drinking...
When we finished the Pilgrimage in May of 2006, we thought about selling the bikes and put a notice at the pilrim's office in Santiago. We had an offer, but decided to take the bikes back with us. Our flights were on KLM, which did not charge extra for the bicycle as long as we just had one...
Why biking the Camino
We are going to bike the Camino Frances, beginning at the end of March, starting at SJPP. We live in the state of Queretaro, Mexico, in a small community (Tequisquiapan) where many people bike to and from work.
On the Camino, the bikes will allow us to cover the...
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