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THello everybody. I am planning to start my first Camino around May/June next year. I am gathering all possibile information and I'd like to thank you all in advance for the advice I will receive.
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TTommyMcF replied to the thread Cycling and the practicalities.The value for money aspect will depend on individual circumstances. Spending €35 at the airport may be more cost effective and more practical than transporting a free box to the airport in a taxi.
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I’m currently in a very wet Pamplona having started out from SJPDP on 12 Oct (day before my 65th). My biggest mistake on one section was forgetting that Garmin 1040 direct route planning assumes you are MTB (I’m not, a 80% disabled rider sitting... -
TTommyMcF replied to the thread Cycling and the practicalities.I used the road for most of the the way where it runs adjacent to the Camino across the meseta and for the descents into Ponferrada and at O Cebreiro. Also, for much of the ascent on those two hills.
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TI 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...
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TA very interesting account Tommy, and kudos to @Ackdaws. I concur with you about 80km per day being far too much. Mind you, I'm approaching 80 now, so obviously my perspective differs. My policy on all my caminos has been to avoid the more...
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TTommyMcF replied to the thread Cycling and the practicalities.My experience doing the Frances route last month was similar to Acdaw's Some more observations; - I also did around 80km per day. It was more difficult than I thought that it would be. I'm used to riding more than that on roads but stuck mainly...
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TTommyMcF replied to the thread Shipping a Bike Bag from Biarritz Airport to Santiago de Compostella on a Sunday / La Poste offices are closed.I flew into Biarritz with my bike in a cardboard box last month, and picked up a replacement box at a Coruña airport for the journey home. No problems at all and the Iberia staff at A Coruña were more than helpful. I believe that there are plenty...
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