I will cycle the Camino in October

[Raylene]

hello I am new to this group, and thank you for allowing me to join,
I am planning to begin my Camino October 12/15 th 2015. Not sure the exact date I will arrive in SJPDP yet because I am not going to rush once I arrive in Pairs.
I am however planning to ride the Camino since I have been advised by my doctor it would be better on my injured knee. I also plan to walk when I am able for a little bit pushing my bike for a small portion, like up hills and steep downhills. Maybe sounds crazy but I think it's will be a adventure.
I am not planning too much, because I just want the freedom to let things happen and go with the flow. In my home life I am a real type A. I am going to change that somewhat for this Camino.
I have also decided if what I have not planned doesn't work the way I think it will, then I will just see what I need to adjust or change and do it then and there.
I bought a plane ticket last April, and then again in July... Embarrassed to tell that both times I backed out the day I was set to fly. I was so scared to go alone, and other factors at home had some part to that happening too.
I would like very much in this forum to make some friends whom I can talk thru some of the worries and or the problems that arise along the way, maybe just a little venting too.
Anybody here ever cycled the camino? How about pictures of your bike set up?
Advice and input so much appreciated .
Thank you from Raylene in Alaska USA.

 

[C clearly]

Hi Raylene.
Welcome to the forum. Your trip is coming up very soon! If you like, I can add your name to the thread with a list of people starting their Camino in October 2015. (Please let me know, on this thread or on the October one if you want me to do so.) I expect that most of them will be walking, but as long as you ring your bell before whizzing past us, we will be friendly. In fact, I will be starting in SJPP on October 14, so I might see you there. You will have to search other threads to get information about bicycling, as I can't help you with that.

 

[Robert Corcoran]

hello I am new to this group, and thank you for allowing me to join,
I am planning to begin my Camino October 12/15 th 2015. Not sure the exact date I will arrive in SJPDP yet because I am not going to rush once I arrive in Pairs.
I am however planning to ride the Camino since I have been advised by my doctor it would be better on my injured knee. I also plan to walk when I am able for a little bit pushing my bike for a small portion, like up hills and steep downhills. Maybe sounds crazy but I think it's will be a adventure.
I am not planning too much, because I just want the freedom to let things happen and go with the flow. In my home life I am a real type A. I am going to change that somewhat for this Camino.
I have also decided if what I have not planned doesn't work the way I think it will, then I will just see what I need to adjust or change and do it then and there.
I bought a plane ticket last April, and then again in July... Embarrassed to tell that both times I backed out the day I was set to fly. I was so scared to go alone, and other factors at home had some part to that happening too.
I would like very much in this forum to make some friends whom I can talk thru some of the worries and or the problems that arise along the way, maybe just a little venting too.
Anybody here ever cycled the camino? How about pictures of your bike set up?
Advice and input so much appreciated .
Thank you from Raylene in Alaska USA.

Hi Raylene, I backed out of my first camino this year too, last month. I just became very anxious about the trip over all. I am sure we are not alone on that scenario. Bob

 

[Raylene]

Hi Raylene.
Welcome to the forum. Your trip is coming up very soon! If you like, I can add your name to the thread with a list of people starting their Camino in October 2015. (Please let me know, on this thread or on the October one if you want me to do so.) I expect that most of them will be walking, but as long as you ring your bell before whizzing past us, we will be friendly. In fact, I will be starting in SJPP on October 14, so I might see you there. You will have to search other threads to get information about bicycling, as I can't help you with that.

Hello yes please ad my name .

 

[Raylene]

Hi Raylene, I backed out of my first camino this year too, last month. I just became very anxious about the trip over all. I am sure we are not alone on that scenario. Bob

Thank you Bob,
I'm going forward and just going to take it day by day and see how it goes.

 

[newfydog]

Anybody here ever cycled the camino? How about pictures of your bike set up?
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Welcome to the forum. Spend some time here, there is a lot to read on cycling, and it runs the full range from terrific information to ummm, well, less terrific. My posts certainly span a range. (Be prepared for endless remarks on having a bell, though common sense and courtesy is far more important. Most cyclists co-exist with the walkers very well, but unfortunately some cyclists don't.)

Try this thread for starters:

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...minos-good-better-and-best.16273/#post-337147

By all means, go! You will have a great time, and everyone out there is fun to meet and talk to.

Go light. don't over plan.

My bike:

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A rather poorly packed bike:

 

[Robert Corcoran]

Thank you Bob,
I'm going forward and just going to take it day by day and see how it goes.

Have a great time. I am sure it will be very positive. I think flexibility and being in the moment is the key. Of course, I am hoping the best for you and your camino. Been camino! Bob