Having to bike part of the Camino due to knee problems?

Jakenmarie said:

I have had several knee operations in my life. I have been training for the Camino for almost a year and am doing amazingly well.
However I would like to plan for the worst and figure that I might need to take weight off my knees and switch to a bike at some point.
It is my intention to start (walking) in France and go the 500 mile route.
Does anyone have are know a story of someone doing this?
Thank you all for reading and any insight you might have.

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Jakenmairie,

For information regarding pilgrims and knee injuries scan this Forum thread
medical-issues-on-the-pilgrimage/

For information regarding biking the Camino be sure to check out this Forum topic
biking-the-camino/

If you might bike check out the Bike-Lne Service especially for cyclists on the Camino Frances which lists those albergues which ARE definitely cyclist friendly. See >> http://bike-line.blogspot.com.es/ As you scan down the right hand column of the home page you will see PASAPORTE BIKELINE mentioned above a photo of a red guide book. Click on the photo and you will open the list.

Hope this info is helpful!

Buen Camino either on foot or pedaling,

Margaret Meredith