I rode into the shop and the day I left a taxi van called for me at my hotel with my bike neatly packed in a box and took me to the airport. It’s a pity this guy is no longer there but I’m sure someone else is doing it. I’ll have a look.
I had taken mine packed in a box. Flew into Madrid and got an ALSA bus to Pamplona. Than got a taxi to SJPP. At the end I got it packed in Santiago ready to fly it back home with me. The packing company I used in Santiago has closed but I’m sure there are others. Your really want your bike to...
It’s a wild path especially the first 3 stages including the hospitales stretch. We pushed a lot but the experience being up there is amazing. I wouldn’t have managed without an ebike. Loved the remoteness of it all and very few pilgrims compared to the francaise. We did it in 7 days. Also took...
I did the Portuguese and Francaise on a mountain bike and the Norte and Primitivo on an ebike. I actually finished the Primitivo yesterday. I was 10 years younger and fitter perhaps but I can’t see me doing the latter two on a mountain bike. It was much more enjoyable and I still had to work...
Hi Robert, I cycled the Frances and Portugues on my mountain bike. I am now 57 and my knees are not what they used to be but cycling Caminos is something that gives me so much pleasure. I can't describe it in words but I think I'm happiest when I'm on one of those trails. In 2022 I did the...
Hi Cindy! Glad you liked the video. We rented from Bikeiberia who deliver at your first hotel and collect it from your last one. I’ve booked them again as doing the Primitivo in May/june so we might bump into each other :-) The Norte is a great ride! I had compiled some notes. If you email me at...
Yes we had disc brakes. The first 3 stages are quite hilly. It really depends on how fit you are. Let’s put it this way I was very happy to be on an ebike this time!
We had done this in May 2022 following this post. We never charged during the day only at night. We always pushed ourselves to use minimal assist plus a bit of competition who ends up with more battery charge left helps!! :-)
Hi Nysa, we had Giants which weighed about 24 kgs + panniers another 7 kgs. Weight was never a problem cause we were 2 so we helped each other when required and there were times we did…not that many but there were.
Regarding storage we always got confirmation that we could securely store the...
All I can tell you is that I did my 4 Caminos in late May as I love the long days, cooler temperatures, less crowds and spring flowers/birds. Not sure how it is in other months but def busier. It’s such a lovely route. My favourite I think. The Frances is manic. Avoid it for as long as you can.
Hi Paul. We rented from Bikeiberia. No complaints. Bicigrino look like they’re well kitted out and their network might be better. More expensive too.
Regards
Michelle
Thanks, glad you liked the video.
If you use the Buen Camino app you will see the green detours on the map. I would say we were off the walkers' route for 20% of the route. Still as beautiful though and did not mind that at all.
The panniers and back pack were both carried on the flight. We...
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