Perry Kulak
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- via de la plata (2019)
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Hmm. I'm guessing that must have cost you quite a lot in excess baggage fees? Do you remember how much you paid? I guess it's worth it if you have a really nice bicycle.I flew my own bike from Australia
having a severe balance problem left hand side makes cycling a no-no for me. Having been damn near wiped out by cyclists on the Frances ( me being a foot-sloggerHi Perry, I rode the VDLP in the traditional south to north route less than two years ago (April 2019). Really enjoyed it. Although I primarily rode the Camino paths, I was on stretches of paved road pretty regularily. In most places the road and the path were not far apart. All was good riding, but with some significant hills. If you use an iPhone or an iPad download the “windy maps” app. I found it most helpful because the Caminos are highlighted by a blue line. Even without internet, the maps can be downloaded. Unfortunately, even though I rode in April, I did hit a lot of rain and some snow. Certainly a possibility in November as well. Although I rode the VDLP in 12 days, approximately 3 stages or 50 miles a day, that really pushed my 67 year old body. But, with a lighter rode bike and and staying primarily on pavement, your daily mileage might be better than mine. If I were to do this again, on the trails, I’d keep my distance down to two stages per day. One other experience to share with you is that I rented a bike in Sevilla. Although it was brand new, it was a very heavy bike and not the kind I would choose to ride here at home. So, if you are renting, really do your research on the quality of bikes that are available to you. When in doubt, go with a higher quality of bike. It will really pay off on the hills. Riding a Camino was a great experience that I would do again. A positive about riding the VDLP was that I generally had the road/path all to myself. Then, at the end of the day, it was fun seeing fellow pilgrims at the albergues. Buen Camino!
Not at all. My camino baggage weighed 9 kilograms, and the bike 10. Flying Qatar you're allowed 30kg.Hmm. I'm guessing that must have cost you quite a lot in excess baggage fees? Do you remember how much you paid? I guess it's worth it if you have a really nice bicycle.
Sensible reply: no. But I did see a recumbent bike.The reason for all of this merry badinage is I would like to do it all again if I could find an appropriate adult tricycle ! I have never seen any posts on this and I am wondering if you have ever actually seen one on the trail?
Sensible replies only please!
I misled you on my last post. The bike, (carbon), plus travel bag, accessories like helmet, tools handlebar bag, probably weighed 18kg, still well under the limit.Hmm. I'm guessing that must have cost you quite a lot in excess baggage fees? Do you remember how much you paid? I guess it's worth it if you have a really nice bicycle.
Travelling with a bike is a hassle though, and there is the added worry about possible damage. As I've posted elsewhere, in 2018 I bought a second bike, a real rolls-royce of a machine, over the internet from Sanferbike in Madrid, At 30% discount. I rode it to Santiago and then reversed Camino Frances, up the west coast of France and left it with my son who lives in Ireland. My 2020 Camino was going to be from Cork by ferry to Brittany, then to Santiago and back. Hmmm...Hmm. I'm guessing that must have cost you quite a lot in excess baggage fees? Do you remember how much you paid? I guess it's worth it if you have a really nice bicycle.
If only I could look forward to such beneficence in Ireland should I ever need a power-assisted bike or trike! No immediate prospect of such manna from heaven, not even with a Green Minister for transport, himself a committed cyclist.My husband is ancient and also has a balance problem. Our solution is a pair of recumbent trikes which couple in tandem. The front one (mine) has electric assist as he tires and has to stop pedalling at times, and while I might look stupid I'm not that daft.....
In France we got them on prescription which meant getting some help with the cost and reduced VAT. Nice to have, as they weren't cheap...
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