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  1. Dancecrime

    Ebikes.

    Hello fellow Pilgrims! My father has expressed some interest in coming on the Camino with me this year however he has let himself go physically over the last few years and I would like to hire him an Ebike. On the forums I discovered bikeiberia.com and contacted them - they are basically...
  2. M

    France Camino winter

    Hey guys! Need your tips! I am planning my Camino this January with bicycles from León to Finisterre. What do you think about? Is this possible? Some peoples says it’s not, has anyone done it before?thanx
  3. S

    Walking/Biking Sarria to Santiago on trails

    Hello. I am planning on walking with 5-7 girlfriends from Sarria to Santiago for my 55th birthday . . . well 60th to be truthful. One friend is planning to cancel because of her knees but I’m hoping to find an alternative - biking. She, and maybe one other for company, would bike while we walk...
  4. hecate105

    Michael Mary Pilgrimage Way Cycle Route

    In June around the 18th, my husband and I will be cycling from the end of Cornwall, UK to Glastonbury making a cyclable route along the Michael Mary Pilgrim's Way. Carn Les Boel, St Buryan, Penzance, St Germoes, Crowan, Stithians, Perranarworthal, Trelissick, Tregony, Grampound Road, St Austell...
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  5. A

    With Bike in half Camino Y/N?!

    Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip (mu first Camino) on the French route from St.Jean Pied de Port at the beginning of July (2019), but I don't have much time to spend on Camino exploring my self and Camino. I can spend about 20 days on the whole trip. I know that I want to start the journey and...
  6. F

    Riding a bike from Santiago --> Finisterre --> Muxia

    Hi everyone! I am looking to borrow a bike from what seems to be the abundant shops in Santiago after walking the French way. I hope to complete the journey in two days, day 1 to Finisterre and day 2 to Muxia. The real question is if anyone knows how I can go about using public transport to...
  7. Tandem Graham

    Cycling the Ruta de la Lana?

    In June 2019, Carol and I plan to cycle our tandem from Lisbon southwards, then east along the Algarve coast and the mediterranean coast of Spain. I am attracted by the idea of 'turning left' at Alicante and following the Ruta de la Lana to Burgos. From what I read on this forum, this camino...
  8. Marcus-UK

    VdlP via Sanabres or Continue along to the Frances

    I am considering cycling the Via de la Plata in May next year. The options appear to be leaving the VdlP at Granja de Moreruela and following the Camino Sanabres into SDC or continuing up the VdlP and linking up with the Camino Frances. Has anyone got any recommendations? I know this is a...
  9. 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...
  10. P

    LIVE from the Camino ¡Nos vemos mañana 22-7 después de 2400 km con trike de Holanda para Parkinson2Beat!

    El 28 de junio comencé desde mi ciudad natal Eersel en Holanda para comenzar mi bikeride por Europa. La razón por la que hago esto es para recaudar dinero para la investigación contra la enfermedad de Parkinson. Yo también tengo la enfermedad de Parkinson, pero no podía soportar la idea de no...
  11. M

    Biking from Sahagun to Leon

    What's a good option for a bike rental for this stretch? The places I've found online so far have required a 7 day rental, something I'm not willing to put out for.
  12. J

    Biking parts of the camino Frances

    Hi everybody, I'm planning to walk the camino frances this summer. However, I only have about 25 days. At first, I thought I'd simply start in Logrono or Burgos, but I've heard that the first part from Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina is one of the most beautiful parts. Also, I...
  13. L

    Can you cycle short sections of the Caminho Portugues?

    My husband and I are planning to walk from Lisbon to Santiago late September/October. Is it possible to hire bikes for only a couple of days as we were thinking we may try to cycle between Coimbra and Porto. Looking for advice about whether this stage is a good one to cycle? How difficult? Does...
  14. J

    Cycling VdlP: prevailing winds?

    A quick question for all the VdlP experts on here: my wife and I plan to cycle the VdlP, leaving Seville mid September 2018. Is there a prevailing wind direction? It makes a big difference on a bike. I am guessing/hoping that if there is a prevailing wind, it will be S, SW or at worst W, ie off...
  15. Cham97425

    Leave the bikes in Saint Jean Pied de port

    Hello, On the way back, from Muxia to Saint Jean Pied de Port in July 2018, i would like to know if someone would be interested to buy our 2 mountain bikes bought 3 weeks before (of course for a very low price) ? We wish to be in SJPDP around the 1st of august. I think it could be a good and...
  16. truthi

    Bike Shop Suggestions for Lisbon to Santiago

    Hi All, My goodness, I beginning my trip prep and I'm vacillating between overwhelm/fear and excitement/bravery. I see how the camino begins before you even get on the trail, no? I would like some suggestions and ideas. Thank you in advance for your help. Is anyone able to recommend a bike...
  17. truthi

    Portuguese Way starting in Lisbon

    Hi all! I want to cycle from Lisbon to Santiago via the Portuguese Camino. Does anyone have a link or suggestion for a self-guided book and maps to do this? Also, if you have done this, did you use a touring bike? How did it feel? My preference is to use my touring bike... Kona Sutra...
  18. J

    Cycling - Frances vs Norte/Camping vs Not/Road vs actual route

    Hi - I was hoping to get some advice on a few things so here we go... Looking to tour through N. Spain on my bike by myself as I have wanted to it for a while. Not for religious reasons, I just like riding my bike and Spanish food! I'm a 28 year male and I ride a reasonable amount (was in italy...
  19. B

    cost of shipping and storing a bike case

    Hi Ivar, how much does it typically cost to ship a bike case to you from St Jean Pied de Port? and how much would storage be? they are bigger than the max dimensions i can put in to any online booking for a courier, 120 x 91 x 28 cm. It weighs under 10kg. Also do you have any idea how much it...
  20. S

    anyone else?

    hey there im planning on cycling el camino del norte starting around sep 14-15, 2018. i love the sound of the social aspect of the CF but first, i have been dying to visit the basque country, see the sights, eat pinxtos, etc. and secondly, im also nervous about being a cyclist on the CF in...

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