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Mountain bikes are meant for dirt and stone and whatnot paths, not tarmac.You were never wrong! Anything on wheels should be on the highway, not on dirt paths, No love lost on bikers last year when they always beat the walkers to the albergues and got the beds first.
Not always true. Biked with my family. Ended our day around 5. By then walkers would have already washed clothes, eaten, and many were already in bed. We were lucky in that only 2 of 10 evenings did we find no room in the first Alberga we stopped at. It is sad to know that bicigrinos have left a bitter spot in your heart.You were never wrong! Anything on wheels should be on the highway, not on dirt paths, No love lost on bikers last year when they always beat the walkers to the albergues and got the beds first.
You were never wrong! Anything on wheels should be on the highway, not on dirt paths, .
I only wish this was the case and ohhh the rows I've had on this forum. I do find that much of the inconsideration is by locals on 'training runs' and even some mountain bike clubs cycling as fast as they can ............... but when a cyclist on the camino does not have a bell and has some sort of arrogant explanation as to why they are just too important not to fit a $5 bell?.............. Two wheels do not mix so well with four. I do think they can mix well with pedestrians though, if everone is considerate and sensible.
but when a cyclist on the camino does not have a bell and has some sort of arrogant explanation as to why they are just too important not to fit a $5 bell?
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...but the Camino is sold to tourists as a hiking experience and Spain might consider recognizing that is why a lot of tourists come--to WALK. If Europeans come to the western states of the US, they want to see cowboys and our state Gov'ts beg locals to wear cowboy clothing to humor the tourists. Humor us tourists.
I'm with you Mic and Xin as well! Fact is , The Compostela certificate should never have included a cycling option , it stinks of tourism. As many members have said, 1000 years ago there were no cyclists on the Camino.Where do I start??? "The Camino is sold...," "to tourists...", "a hiking 'experience...'", "tourists come to WALK...", "Humor us tourists." There's not much I can relate to there at all.
Really sorry about that old chap , I thought this was a forum ......where views ARE voiced.The argument that bicycles did not exist when the original pilgrimages started... That is selfish and most likely hypocritical. Your point of view is not the only valid one, and there is no reason to impose
Now someone must have some camino injury figures ........... Pilgrims on foot injured by cyclists vs cyclists injured by pilgrims on foot .... anyone? JohnnieWalker perhaps ..no , you're in enough dwang? ............chances are that you are privy though?...........Being honest, I was as much in danger of being knocked off my bike by people who just didn't look before stepping out onto a road as a walker was of being hit by me.
True, that is why the only thing expressed was disagreement not restriction of anyone's freedom of expression.Really sorry about that old chap , I thought this was a forum ......where views ARE voiced.
If you choose to bicycle a pilgrimage in which the overwhelming majority of pilgrims are on foot, it is you the bicyclist that must give right of way.
I appreciate your comments, edumad.True, that is why the only thing expressed was disagreement not restriction of anyone's freedom of expression.
Live and let live. I don't care what people are doing the camino for, it influences the way I live it, but I cannot expect others to have the same stance as me. What we all have the right to expect is basic respect. We all know there are many aspects to which this applies, but we are discussing the dangers of cyclists.
From what I read in the MTB forums, some people do the camino just for sport, pushing themselves. Sometimes in a team, supported. 100+km days, 250+ km in a day.
I can't see myself doing this, I don't see how I could have any involvement with the spirit of the camino, how such a trip could be a pilgrimage.
The consequence of doing those kinds of kms is that you have to go fast and/or longer. More care has to be taken by the part of the cyclist. Generally these guys will be proficient, so able to ride safely at greater speeds. I see where the confidence comes from, but I think you should always slow down, give some kind of notice and then pass.
. When questioned by my bike man - concerning my bike use in the months - dirt or sealed roads - when I replied mainly tar roads he suggested that the knobblies will have lost a lot of thier "heavy tread". So I now have a new set of wide road tires to use as I become familiar with the new bike and build up length strength. Was he just trying to sell me new tires?
. So I now have a new set of wide road tires to use as I become familiar with the new bike and build up length strength.
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