ariehlmann
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My husband and I will be traveling in July. We are considering going by bike instead of walking since he injured his shoulder and can't carry a bag. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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Hi Rachael,rachcarter said:Hi
You say that the handle bar height affects how much weight and hence how stress is placed on arms and shoulders is it better to have the handlebars lower than your seat or higher?
Rachael
Further to my earlier reply, I forgot to mention the most important bit!rachcarter said:Hi
You say that the handle bar height affects how much weight and hence how much stress is placed on arms and shoulders , is it better to have the handlebars lower than your seat or higher?
Cheers,
Rachael
Hello Rachael,rachcarter said:Hi there
Do you recommend that the Camino del Norte is the better route for cyclists? Kind regards,
Rachael
Generally, in the public albergues, bicyclists are not admitted before 6 p.m. Private albergues set their own rules. Buen camino.the availability of space at the albergues seeing as priority is often given to walkers
Hello again Rachael,rachcarter said:Hi there
The sea views would be lovely - and the thought that the albergues may be less full in July is another great advantage. I'll start doing some research on that route. Where are you planning to start the Camino Norte?
Cheers,
Rachael
Hi Rachael,rachcarter said:Hi there
I'll start doing some research on that route. Where are you planning to start the Camino Norte?
Cheers,
Rachael
I'm old school I'm afraid. Maps, not electronic gadgets! I now use the latest version of the Michelin maps.They are hard to beat for quality and detail. These new Zoom series at 1:150,000 are even better. You will need 3 sheets, No.141 Galicia, No.142 Asturias and No.143 Cantabrian Coast, depending on where you decide to start from. The Cambrian coast one goes as far east as Bilboa.I got my maps mail order from Stanfords the map shop in UK, http://www.stanfords.co.uk/ I tried Amazon but they did not have all 3 in stock.rachcarter said:Hi there,
I've just read the write up you did and it's great. Beautiful photos. Do you use paper maps or do you also download them.
Cheers,
Rachael
Millions of people ride bikes through out the world without getting a fitting and do not end up with injuries. You were one of the very, very few who had a problem.DesertRain said:I enthusiastically recommend that you get a professional bike fitting.
Some bike shops have people fully trained in bike fitting, but most do not.
Hi Rachael,rachcarter said:
Hi DesrtRain, That makes two of us, neither did I! I enjoyed your posting. Humourous and well rounded. We obviously have the same thing in mind, and that is to promote the wonderful experience of cycling the Camino. The statistics show that cyclists only make up about 12% of pilgrims. I did not want people to get the impression that cycling was a complex and expensive alternative to walking. Because we both know that it isn’t!DesertRain said:I didn't mean to offend you by my relatively benign and positive suggestion. Yes, the bicycle is a miracle that allows millions to just hop on and get places in the most energy efficient manner ever.
DesertRain said:.. biking the Camino is great and almost any bike can make the ride. .