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I should add that we are guys in our late 50s in good physical shape.To CF bicigrinos who cycled from SJPP to Roncesvales, via the Napoleon route (over the Pyrenees):
1) how long did it take you?
2) approximate % of time you pushed bike up the Pyrenees?
3) what type of bike (mountain, hybrid, other)?
4) did you decide to continue beyond Roncesvales on Day 1, and if so, to where?
5) would you recommend to walk day 1 and begin biking from Roncesvales?
6) any advice for Day 1? post-day 1?
Thanks!
Good to know, unfortunately some cyclists ignore this advice.The Napoleon route is the walking route. Cyclers take the N-135 through Valcarlos. Most cyclers continue after Roncesvalles. They ask for a stamp, have a drink at the bar and go on.
Thanks!The Napoleon route is the walking route. Cyclers take the N-135 through Valcarlos. Most cyclers continue after Roncesvalles. They ask for a stamp, have a drink at the bar and go on.
I’ve been over the Route Napoleon twice, once on a folding bike (very difficult) and more recently on a mountain bike (almost easy). There is no designation that I am aware of that the RN is not for cyclists, nor have I ever come across advice to avoid it. Lots of people on bikes. However, that said, I wouldn’t attempt it in bad weather.To CF bicigrinos who cycled from SJPP to Roncesvales, via the Napoleon route (over the Pyrenees):
1) how long did it take you?
2) approximate % of time you pushed bike up the Pyrenees?
3) what type of bike (mountain, hybrid, other)?
4) did you decide to continue beyond Roncesvales on Day 1, and if so, to where?
5) would you recommend to walk day 1 and begin biking from Roncesvales?
6) any advice for Day 1? post-day 1?
Thanks!
That does sound goodI split the journey into 2, riding as far as Croix de Thibault on the first day without my bag, then free-wheeled back to my accommodation in SJPdP.
Thanks for sharing.Riding the Camino in 2022 I got my self a bit worked up over this climb, so much so that for the first & only time ever I used the pack transport service to Roncesvalles. Suffice to relate that the ride up (road) was pretty easy but then I had to wait three hours for my luggage before continuing to Pamplona. I've heard that the high road is easy enough in good weather. Here is my journal for what it's worth. Richard
Hi,Thank you everyone for your advice.
Thanks for the great info. I’d be interested in your report on your September 2024 cycling trip, if possible.Hi,
just to give a little perspective on things. this isn't a recommendation just simply some additional information.
2019 myself plus one (one of us just under 50 and one just over) set out from SJPP early Oct'19 at about 6pm - wasted half an hour getting lost and arrived at Orrison at last light. it took us just under 7 days from start to finish on MTBs carrying all our kit on our backs (plus a small saddle bag) and we stuck to the walking route - where walking routes followed the roads we took the foot path. tough yes, but we were blessed with perfect weather and had no 'bads'.
doing the same again this September - seriously looking forward to it.
my only recommendation would be to strongly recommend having a bell if you're going to be on any of the walking routes.
Buen Camino all.
sorry - you were talking SJPP to Roncesvalles. as above we stopped at Orrison so we split the ride in two. this year we're looking at hitting it in one go. I believe it took us circa 3.5 hrs last time - as we'll be doing in one hit this time I suspect a good 4 hours is more realistic this time - however I'll be a little brave here and suggest I'm better suited to climbs than many / most?
Thanks for the details. I’m afraid that the timing is not ideal if one wishes to continue beyond Roncesvalles on day 1.ExpressBourricot starts at 10 am in SJPdP and the luggage is between 10.30 and 11 am in Roncesvalles; they deliver the luggage in a locked area. The hospitaleros are busy cleaning in the morning, so you cannot pick-up the luggage before 2 pm when the albergue officially opens, after the lunch of the hospitaleros.
of course. just checked back and it was more like 1 hrs to Orrison and a further 2 hrs to Roncesvalles.Thanks for the great info. I’d be interested in your report on your September 2024 cycling trip, if possible.
Well, it is what it is .... the hospitaleros really need their time for cleaning the dormitories and bathrooms, and have a coffee-break and lunch.Thanks for the details. I’m afraid that the timing is not ideal if one wishes to continue beyond Roncesvalles on day 1.
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