One small question: why was the bike not shipped on the airline you flew home on? Back in 2015 I took my bike too and from Madrid. I flew Emirate Airlines!
I will be in Santiago in a couple weeks and (according to my husband) I am an expert complainer. In several languages! DM me if you want me to holler at someone.
Yes, please warn us hard of hearing pilgrims well ahead of time. Only 3 out of 100 passing cyclists warned me last month on the Camino Frances. Buen and safe Camino
Jerry, after 2 x walking the Frances, believe me, i HEAR you amigo!!
Also, my plan is actually to cart a bunch of first aid, and support the pelegrinos however possible. I have a 28 year firefighter career under my belt and am looking forward to...
There's nothing intrinsically difficult cycling the Frances, any bike will do depending on your preferred road / trail ratio. A good fit is important as is a comfortable saddle and somewhere to stow your baggage.
Wallapop (Spain and France) for...
You don't need any sort of specialist expensive bike for the Camino, any strong low-geared bike will do (unless you are more into image than practicality).
So you could buy one in Spain? Decathlon are a big French outdoors chain and have lots of...
Gravel may not be great for the Frances, but need a rugged gravel for a May departure.
Saw a Nahamura Century (new) for €750 in Anglet's Intersport....
Sooo....Ivar's Intelligensia, any ideas??
You surprise me. I don’t know how many Schengen borders I’ve crossed since the treaty was signed, probably nearing 100 - on foot, in a car, on a bus, on a train, on skis, on a boat - and I’ve never once had to show my passport.
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