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That's unfortunate. Cyclists have just as much right to use the Camino routes as any others. Observe the rights of way, warn walkers - a gentle shout is as good as a bell if its quiet, and you should be fine. Buen camino.I guess I have some hesitancy thinking cyclist are frowned upon
Thank you for the advice, Buen CaminoThat's unfortunate. Cyclists have just as much right to use the Camino routes as any others. Observe the rights of way, warn walkers - a gentle shout is as good as a bell if its quiet, and you should be fine. Buen camino.
I luv it,I once encountered an Irish cyclist who had composed a song with lyrics to the effect that a bicycle was coming (I did not recognize the tune, but it was something traditional and Celtic) and would be passing soon. If you have a decent voice, you might want to try this.
I rode a bike from Burgos to Leon. I had no idea there was a separate Camino bike route. I had not riden a bike in 10 years and on the first day I rode two sections, including going through gravel and sand. It was a nightmare for me. Luckily, the first night I ran into a couple I had met previously, who helped me map out the bike route, which is adjacent to the Camino as much as possible, and it was immeasurably better.Hello, I'm going cycle from Leon to Santiago late September, early October, my wife is walking the same route but starting a week earlier, I guess I have some hesitancy thinking cyclist are frowned upon, so ring your bell and be respectful is the advice I see.
Perhaps because the road won't always be empty, and they would prefer the relative safety of the senda?We had several moments today when I wondered "why aren't they using the empty road?"
Well said, I’m a peregrino & a cyclist as well. Now if the local cyclist would follow these suggestions that would be great.I'd recommend researching basic bike/hiker etiquette. There are many articles online related to mtn bike/hiker interactions.
#1 is *slow down* when passing. Riding past people slowly is an order of magnitude safer for everyone. By slow, I mean... Under 5mph.
S L O W.
Unless you can be more than a 1.5 meters away. In which case you can ride faster.
#2 call out your intention to pass on the left/right. That's complicated by language choices. Pass on left should be default if you have a choice. A bell before you say "on your left" is better.
#3 Don't splash! Your tires can throw water more than a meter. Be respectful.
#4 look ahead down the trail. Plan ahead to slow/stop if needed. If the trail is narrow, you may have to slow/wait until the hikers can make room. That is *your* problem, not their problem.
#5 be friendly. Everyone wants a healthy/happy Camino. Avoid the temptation to view it as exercise... Say "Buen Camino", dwell sometimes. Be a person vs. a hazard and everyone will benefit
I'm an avid cyclist as well as a pelegrino... I've seen too many bikers who are inconsiderate/rude.
1 car per 30 minutes on a 2 lane.... Is empty.Perhaps because the road won't always be empty, and they would prefer the relative safety of the senda?
Yo también, but the Camino is not a public footpath restricted only to pedestrians. In some countries (I'm thinking of one in particular) you're trespassing and likely to be shot, other countries enshrine public rights of way in their law, Spain is somewhat in-between. There may or may not be a legal definition of a public right of way in Spain, even many Spanish are unsure. Has anyone ever been prosecuted for illegally riding a bike along a Camino?I have had a bike and used one for almost 70 years. I am pro-bike and I every year I host many long distance bikers at my home (via Warm Showers).
Restrictions? Trespassing? Lawful? Legal?Yo también, but the Camino is not a public footpath restricted only to pedestrians. In some countries (I'm thinking of one in particular) you're trespassing and likely to be shot, other countries enshrine public rights of way in their law, Spain is somewhat in-between. There may or may not be a legal definition of a public right of way in Spain, even many Spanish are unsure. Has anyone ever been prosecuted for illegally riding a bike along a Camino?
The Eurovelo 3 makes some really weird detours, though. See that loop it does through Aoiz/Agoitz between Roncesvalles and Pamplona, for example. No idea why they decided on that.When in Spain you can ride Eurovelo 1 and Eurovelo 3 - both designated cyclists routes. They also known as the Camino Frances (EV3), Camino Portuguese (EV1) and the Via de la Plata (EV1).
Seems the powers that be appear to think that people can navigate these routes either as a cyclist or a walker.
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