the route on bike

constantin

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #1

hello. I plan to make the french route on bike starting with Roncesvalles. I fly from Bucharest to Barcelona and by train to Roncesvalles.
I have some missing logistic issues:
- where to send the bike before I take the flisght so I could get it when I reach Roncesvalles ?
- maybe one friend will join my trip, so if we find no place to sleep, could we camp ? if so is better to have the camp equip with me/us
- can I get the passport from Roncesvalles or I need to travel to SJDP?
-SJDP as start I would rather prefer but difficult to reach from Bucharest, especially because I have only 14 days of holiday...

Any advices highly welcomed. I am a novelist and hope this route will help me a lot to bring a new book to live..

 

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wayfarer

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #2

Welcome constantin, I cannot help with the bike logistics but You can buy the passport on this site and have it posted to you.
I wish you the best in your planning and Buen Camino.
http://www.santiagodecompostela.me/...passport-from-the-pilgrims-office-in-santiago

 

constantin

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #3

wayfarer said:

Welcome constantin, I cannot help with the bike logistics but You can buy the passport on this site and have it posted to you.
I wish you the best in your planning and Buen Camino.
http://www.santiagodecompostela.me/...passport-from-the-pilgrims-office-in-santiago

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thanks... already have ordered. one less problem

 

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PANO

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #4

constantin said:

hello. I plan to make the french route on bike starting with Roncesvalles. I fly from Bucharest to Barcelona and by train to Roncesvalles.
I have some missing logistic issues:
- where to send the bike before I take the flisght so I could get it when I reach Roncesvalles ?
- maybe one friend will join my trip, so if we find no place to sleep, could we camp ? if so is better to have the camp equip with me/us
- can I get the passport from Roncesvalles or I need to travel to SJDP?
-SJDP as start I would rather prefer but difficult to reach from Bucharest, especially because I have only 14 days of holiday...
Any advices highly welcomed. I am a novelist and hope this route will help me a lot to bring a new book to live..

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You might want to consider renting a bike rather than transporting it from Bucharest and back again; (google "Camino bike rental").

 

constantin

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #5

PANO said:

You might want to consider renting a bike rather than transporting it from Bucharest and back again; (google "Camino bike rental").

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not at all. mine is very well prepared and we have passed tuff moments together, turning them in nice / funny memories. I definetely take my bike

 

wayfarer

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #6

I would just book the bike on the flight to Barcelona, get it road ready at the airport and then take it on the train to Pamplona and bus on to Roncesvalles.

 

constantin

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #7

wayfarer said:

I would just book the bike on the flight to Barcelona, get it road ready at the airport and then take it on the train to Pamplona and bus on to Roncesvalles.

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I prefer the bike to reach my destination much earlier, in the plain the operators normally take no care, I cannot accept the way the handle the packages... currier & fragile is better

 

wayfarer

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• Jan 19, 2015

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constantin said:

I prefer the bike to reach my destination much earlier, in the plain the operators normally take no care, I cannot accept the way the handle the packages... currier & fragile is better

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In that case contact the albergue in Roncesvalles and see would they take delivery of your bike, if not they may be able to suggest someone else. They can be reached at 0034 9487600

 

David

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #9

Have you thought of starting in Bordeaux? Good air links and just a few pleasant and easy days down to St Jean - give you time to limber up.

 

constantin

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• Jan 19, 2015

• #10

14 days only... next time longer route... and also I plan to write, not only ride....

 

constantin

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• Jan 22, 2015

• #11

constantin said:

14 days only... next time longer route... and also I plan to write, not only ride....

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I have studied different alternatives and checked prices and constrains... I decided travel with my friend from Romania by car, bikes with us, do the route and return by train back to the car parking. This will make our holiday one week longer but confortable and good price ratio.

Thanks you all for advices.

 

jeffnd

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• Jan 22, 2015

• #12

I have a great respect for folks who do the Camino by bicycle, especially those who ride off-road as much as possible. Buen Camino!