"Camino Non-Stop" 48 hour relay

[Bradypus]

Anyone walking the Primitivo today and tomorrow may come across this event - a 48 hour long day and night relay journey on the Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago by teams on foot, by bike and by wheelchair. Ambitious!

Arranca el Camino de Santiago Non Stop que atraviesa hoy la comarca

Camilo Sousa lidera la iniciativa, que se espera que llegue a Grado a las 13,40, y que cuente con la participación de los usuarios del centro del ERA, que llevarán uno de los relevos Redacción/ Grau Camilo Sousa, el conocido presentador de ‘Mochileros’, de TPA, es el director técnico de la...

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[Grousedoctor]

I remember being on the CF between Burguete and Zubiri when a bike race took place on the Camino path. Exercise caution pilgrims! Camino racing - argh!

 

[SabsP]

I remember being on the CF between Burguete and Zubiri when a bike race took place on the Camino path. Exercise caution pilgrims! Camino racing - argh!

As visiting pilgrims we must never forget that daily life continues in all the villages and towns we pass.
For us it is a Caminopath , for the locals it is the place where they can relax after work and participate in leisurely activities.

 

[Bradypus]

for the locals it is the place where they can relax after work and participate in leisurely activities.

Not sure I'd class Oviedo to Santiago in 48 hours as "leisurely"!

 

[Grousedoctor]

Not disputing how Caminos are shared paths. I have encountered many locals out biking on weekends no differently than I might do at home. However, a Sunday ride and a timed distance race are two very different things. I’d hate to see any walker (a pilgrim or a local) injured by a high speed biker approaching from behind. You can be pretty sure that no bell will be used signaling their approach.

 

[SabsP]

Not disputing how Caminos are shared paths. I have encountered many locals out biking on weekends no differently than I might do at home. However, a Sunday ride and a timed distance race are two very different things. I’d hate to see any walker (a pilgrim or a local) injured by a high speed biker approaching from behind. You can be pretty sure that no bell will be used signaling their approach.

I must be lucky then that I only meet well behaved cyclists here at home and on a Camino...

 

[trecile]

I'll be on the final stage of the Primitivo before joining the Francés tomorrow - I'll keep an eye out

 

[JerryStroebele]

3000 bicyclists passed me one day in Portugal on their way to Santiago. Some close calls in narrow village streets. It kind of irked me until I later realized IT'S THEIR COUNTRY. Bom Caminho

 

[trecile]

It kind of irked me until I later realized IT'S THEIR COUNTRY. Bom Caminho

That's also important to keep in mind on the last 100 km of the Francés. Many of those walking from Sarria are Spaniards enjoying their own culture in their own country.

 

[dougfitz]

I must be lucky then that I only meet well behaved cyclists here at home and on a Camino...

The only time I have been run down by a cyclist was in my home town on a shared, paved path on a reasonably bright day. He just didn't see me. It happens. But so far, not in Spain, or Portugal. And those cyclists with whom I shared the path for a few moments in the past couple of years have always provided ample warning of their presence. After all the horror stories and negative press that some people give them here, it was encouraging that none of them behaved badly.

 

[HKim]

Any news updates on the 48-hour Camino Primitivo relay? I found a page that talked about last year's 3-day Red Bull sponsored Oviedo to Santiago relay with teams of six runners here: https://www.suunto.com/en-us/sports/News-Articles-container-page/running-el-camino/

 

[Bradypus]

Any news updates on the 48-hour Camino Primitivo relay?

Just searched for news but can't find any. Sunday is often a slow day for the news websites. There might be something about it tomorrow.