Hi
I just booked my flighst to fly from Dublin to Bilbao (19 May) and I plan to cycle the El Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo and then down to Lisbon on the Camino Portugues and fly home from Lisbon. (6 June).
I'd really appreciate some advice on this. I'll throw out some at random.
1. I plan to use a mountain bike. I have toured off-road in Ireland on a full suss bike with a rack clamped onto the seat post and panniers attached. I'm a bit worried that the rack or seat post will suffer if the ground is very rough. Advice on this would be appreciated.
2. My time is limited to 17 days. I'm reasonably fit and comfortable with at least 100km per day off road normally. Do you think it is possible to do 100km per day on these routes. Are there any sections where it is will be very slow due to rough or steep ground. I also hope to stop over for a few days in some places so realistically I have about 14 days to do 1400km. Do you think this is possible?
3. I plan to travel light and I'd be interested to know what have others brought on such trips? I have an 850g tent I was planning to bring and a small stove. Will I need these?
4. What is the situation with accomodation on these routes? Is it plentiful? What is the typical cost for a bed and a meal?
5. What are the best maps to get for this trip and where can they be bought? I like lots of detail.
If there is any other important advice you think I need please let me know.
I have just decided on this trip in the past few days so I hope I dont seem too clueless. I have done no major research yet but your input would be really helpful.
Regards
Doug
I just booked my flighst to fly from Dublin to Bilbao (19 May) and I plan to cycle the El Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo and then down to Lisbon on the Camino Portugues and fly home from Lisbon. (6 June).
I'd really appreciate some advice on this. I'll throw out some at random.
1. I plan to use a mountain bike. I have toured off-road in Ireland on a full suss bike with a rack clamped onto the seat post and panniers attached. I'm a bit worried that the rack or seat post will suffer if the ground is very rough. Advice on this would be appreciated.
2. My time is limited to 17 days. I'm reasonably fit and comfortable with at least 100km per day off road normally. Do you think it is possible to do 100km per day on these routes. Are there any sections where it is will be very slow due to rough or steep ground. I also hope to stop over for a few days in some places so realistically I have about 14 days to do 1400km. Do you think this is possible?
3. I plan to travel light and I'd be interested to know what have others brought on such trips? I have an 850g tent I was planning to bring and a small stove. Will I need these?
4. What is the situation with accomodation on these routes? Is it plentiful? What is the typical cost for a bed and a meal?
5. What are the best maps to get for this trip and where can they be bought? I like lots of detail.
If there is any other important advice you think I need please let me know.
I have just decided on this trip in the past few days so I hope I dont seem too clueless. I have done no major research yet but your input would be really helpful.
Regards
Doug