TorontoGMan

Member From Toronto, Ontario

Joined: Oct 10, 2022

Last seen: Wednesday at 7:06 PM

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- TorontoGMan reacted to trecile's post in the thread 1st Camino at 60 with Like.
  
  Most of us on the forum don't use a tour company. The biggest disadvantage to me is that you give control of your Camino to a company that really doesn't know your abilities. You become locked into stages designed by that company, regardless of...
  
  Jan 2, 2025
- TorontoGMan reacted to Jeff Crawley's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Like.
  
  Me too but it seems you need to rename things to sell to a new generation!
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to Stephan the Painter's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Thank you.
  
  Edit: t sounds like the OP has walked the Camino a couple of times, which I didn't realize when I posted my original comment. Of course, this is my opinion and obviously, your experience was different. I biked to Frances one year and walked the...
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to Stephan the Painter's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Like.
  
  OK, I call those hybrids. But the more generally accepted term is Gravel?
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to OCHAR's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Thank you.
  
  Any bike will do. It all depends on you. As mentioned get one from Decathlon. Oh and by the way, the Camino by bike is full and amazing experience.
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to Jeff Crawley's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Thank you.
  
  Gravel bike - originally a north American term. Basically a compromise machine, able to do light off road biking (on gravel roads, forest tracks, trails, byways and bridlepaths) as well as paved road surfaces. Not normally as rugged as a full on...
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to Jeff Crawley's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Thank you.
  
  I have a Rockrider. Not the most sophisticated of bikes but tough as old boots with good front suspension. Fitted a rear carrier and swapped out the chunky "all terrain" tires and it's never let me down during 6 years of ownership.
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to Stephan the Painter's post in the thread Need a Bike...Used Okay...Over $2k Isn't with Thank you.
  
  Gravel? I'm not sure what you mean. I have both walked and biked the Camino Frances. Your choice of bicycle depends on which route you're taking. There are two routes. One of them is the shared walking/bike path, designated by the Spanish...
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to JillGat's update for resource Shampoo and Conditioner Bars with Like.
  
  I made a new batch of shampoo and conditioner bars with a citrus scent. $12 each or a set of both for $20. I strongly recommend getting the conditioner, if you get the shampoo or even if you use different shampoo. I love it.
  
  Dec 28, 2024
- TorontoGMan reacted to Acdaws's post in the thread Cycling and the practicalities with Thank you.
  
  I struggled to find the answers to some simple questions so thought I would add what I learnt... I did the Northern route 1. The bike An 'All road' bike or touring bike. 34mm Pirelli H Gravel tyre set up tubeless. Frame bag, rear pannier rack...
  
  Dec 2, 2024
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