I cycled the French camino last July. I assumed I could use my smart phone to look for albergues at the end of each day. This was a mistake, and finding accommodation late in the afternoon, when tired, was not easy and I often resorted to hotels. Walkers have an easier time since they are able to compare notes with other walkers, while cycling is a solitary activity until you register at an albergues. As I would now like to walk the French way, what is the best book or printed list of albergues?
Although I enjoyed cycling, met many interesting people and passed really beautiful locations. I feel that walkers get more out of the camino. Cycling solo I had the tendency to cycle as far as I could each day, and did not stop to view more attractive locations. Also, I did not meet as many pilgrims as I would have if I walked. Other solo-cyclists I met made the same observation.
Although I enjoyed cycling, met many interesting people and passed really beautiful locations. I feel that walkers get more out of the camino. Cycling solo I had the tendency to cycle as far as I could each day, and did not stop to view more attractive locations. Also, I did not meet as many pilgrims as I would have if I walked. Other solo-cyclists I met made the same observation.