Craig Nolan
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From the trainline website:Hi All,
I walked Camino de Frances in Sept 2017 but this year I have decided to cycle the same route.
I have a train booked from Barcelona to Pamplona (Alvia train) I am a little confused if I can take my bike onto the train or not?
People tell me it should be no problem but others say I may need to remove wheels and handlebars and place into a bicycle bag.
Has anyone got any info regarding this please as Id rather not have to take apart the bike before getting on the train.
Buen Camino todos
Craig
Very useful thank you, that was something I had not taken into consideration to be honest.From the trainline website:
"On Alvia trains, bicycles will be considered hand luggage if they are disassembled and stored in a case with dimensions that do not exceed 180cm when added together.
Those that exceed this measure will be considered “special luggage” and must be disassembled, with the pedals removed and the handlebar turned 90º, and stored in a case of the following maximum dimensions: 120 x 90 x 40 cm."
and from RENFE's FAQ pages:
"Can I travel with a bicycle?
Yes, as long as it is folded and kept in a container not larger than 120 cm x 90 cm (3.9 x 2.9 feet). This is a complimentary service."
Take your spanners
Id rather not have to take apart the bike before getting on the train.
Looked as if it had been loaded by dropping it into a container then dropping heavy weights on top.
Hi Craig,People tell me it should be no problem but others say I may need to remove wheels and handlebars and place into a bicycle bag.
Has anyone got any info regarding this please as Id rather not have to take apart the bike before getting on the train.
My apologies for not being clear. I live in Barcelona (lucky me). Have train booked from here to Pamplona. I have managed to find a bike bag now. Im contemplating cycling from Pamplona to SJPP and back again the next day.Hi Craig,
I'm a little confused. You do not say how you are getting to Barcelona, or from where. If you are flying in, is the bike already bagged for the flight?
I have faced a similar problem, flying to Madrid from Australia with my much-loved Scott carbon MTB. I bit the bullet and bought an expensive Evoc soft bag for the trip. I used this for the train journey to Seville, and then forwarded the bag to Santiago while I rode the VdlP. Re-bagged, and flew out.
Yep, indeed. Correos managed to mangle mine between SdC and Poitiers.The ones in SdC were very good and got mine back in perfect condition.
But as the saying goes "If you are going there (Pamplona), I wouldn't start from here (Barcelona).
That's an impressive ride. What's wrong with starting from Pamplona?My apologies for not being clear. I live in Barcelona (lucky me). Have train booked from here to Pamplona. I have managed to find a bike bag now. Im contemplating cycling from Pamplona to SJPP and back again the next day.
I love cycling and I love the Pyrenees!That's an impressive ride. What's wrong with starting from Pamplona?
I’m on an Alvia train from Pamplona to Burgos right now. Good news is we got our bikes on, though I’d have to report a similar experience to an earlier responder in regards to bus drivers.Hi All,
I walked Camino de Frances in Sept 2017 but this year I have decided to cycle the same route.
I have a train booked from Barcelona to Pamplona (Alvia train) I am a little confused if I can take my bike onto the train or not?
People tell me it should be no problem but others say I may need to remove wheels and handlebars and place into a bicycle bag.
Has anyone got any info regarding this please as Id rather not have to take apart the bike before getting on the train.
Buen Camino todos
Craig
How was your bike packed, was it in Correos’s paq bici ? A strong cardboard box. I’m planning on using them next month. They say on their website bikes are insured for damage.Yep, indeed. Correos managed to mangle mine between SdC and Poitiers.
Yes, dismantled as required. Arrived a lot flatter. Front fork squished, one wheel twisted.How was your bike packed, was it in Correos’s paq bici ? A strong cardboard box. I’m planning on using them next month. They say on their website bikes are insured for damage.
Oh that’s a bit disappointing. I’m sending my bike to Sevilla next month using Correos so I’ll take plenty of before and after fotos and post an update. Other options of train or coach all seemed a bit hit and miss and open to their discretion so I’m really hoping Correos ‘deliver’.Yes, dismantled as required. Arrived a lot flatter. Front fork squished, one wheel twisted.
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