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  1. D

    E bike Battery charging on the Plata

    Hi all. Looking for some advice. A friend and I are cycling the Plata in September from Seville to SDC. We are renting e bikes to help as one of us has health restrictions. The batteries are supposed to last for the day but we will likely need to recharge en route on some days. I was just...
  2. ivar

    🚴 Shipping bikes from Santiago service

    Hola bicigrinos, When I have completed my move to my new place in Santiago, I think I have space to do more with bikes... shipping bikes home for people for example. But since I am new to this, I have some questions. 1) Do pilgrims ship ahead their own bike box to use for shipping home? 2)...
  3. freefall

    Resources for Overseas (back to US) Shipping

    Greetings from Porto! I have flown with my bicycle from Boston in the US to Lisbon and cycled north on the Camino Portugues. Recently, I have taken the train from Tomar to Porto due to not being able to make the needed miles in the heat (93 deg F high since Lisbon) and am getting ready to head...
  4. Murk

    Hola from a bicigrino-to-be

    Hi everyone! In late August and September I will be cycling from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Santiago - first the Via Podiensis, then the Camino Frances (or rather adjacent to it, so as not to bother the walkers too much). I was hesitant to post here because I might be too much of the stereotypical...
  5. D

    Cyclists

    A number of cyclists do not get that walkers are to given priority on the Camino. Many do not have a bell or use words to warn of their approach, often at frightening speeds. I met an older pilgrim yesterday who had been knocked down and ended up in a ditch. The cyclist then proceeded to...
  6. Rick Davidson

    Cycling the Via Francigena

    Just completed…June 29…the 10 day cycling itinerary from Lucca to Rome. 3 friends…mid 70’s. It was a great trip. Riding gravel was a new experience. No one fell…no contact with the ground, the road shoulders, speeding cars on the larger roads or pedestrians in the towns. Only 2 flats. We were...
  7. Peregrinopaul

    Travelling with a bike from SdC to Madrid Barajas.

    I’m frustrated that I can’t make up my mind about the best way to do this. In my original planning for my upcoming Camino in 2 months, I had simply assumed I would take the train - fast, fun, convenient and not particularly expensive. My mistake was assuming that I tick all the boxes because my...
  8. Tomasso

    All inclusive tour operators

    Cycling Camino Portugues Coastal. Porto to Santiago de Compostela Jun-Jul 2023 Our small group of four has grown to nine people. I was comfortable organizing accommodation, bike rental, and luggage transfer for four. With nine people on board I would like to give it to professionals. I am aware...
  9. Tomasso

    Cycling Camino Portuguese (coastal variation) + Camino Spiritual

    I am organizing our first Camino for two couples, age mid to late 50s, all regular cyclists in a fairly good shape. We decided on Camino Portuguese (costal variation) from Porto to SC. Based on YouTube videos and other readings I came up with the itinerary below. Instead of going directly from...
  10. peregrina2000

    Second year for O Camiño Grande

    Another camino spin-off, this time a bike race into Santiago that goes through all four Galician provinces. According to the article, this will be the second year, so it seems to be on its way to becoming an annual event. It’s called Camiño Grande. I think it was last year that the rumor got...
  11. Vendee52

    Cycling stages on VdlP: How to Make the Most of Your Journey

    Great to find this thread! I’m hoping to cycle VdlP end April>May this year. I’m trying to learn from advice posted and break the stages in the Hayes book into shorter and more days to appreciate the journey- however the first day elevation seems daunting even following the road route - would it...
  12. C

    Travel to SJPDP from Paris

    Hi All Travelling from Paris to Bayonne and on to SJPDP with a bicycle. I know I can book a through ticket but the connection time in Bayonne is quite tight. If I miss the connection due to delayed Paris - Bayonne train can I just hop on the next train to SJPDP? Also, I understand that the...
  13. G

    Mountain Biking from Lisbon to Porto (Central)

    Can you ride the whole route following the walking pilgrims and signs .... or are some parts just not possible to ride - even though we are prepared to push bikes. Thanks, Robyn, Napier, New Zealand
  14. D

    Cycling the Meseta in 2023

    Hello everyone! My husband and I will start our Camino in SJPP in mid-May 23. We have been wanting to complete this pilgrimage for so many years, and for so many reason :-). We are planning to complete the full French Way, and we are also bringing our 5 adult children over to meet us in...
  15. O'Neill

    Cycling

    Hi there! I'm planning on cycling the Via de la Plata, solo, off road, starting 21st April 2023
  16. Paul_L

    Preparation - cycling and leg strength

    We are doing a winter pilgrimage with our family starting mid-January. We are so excited, but I have a preparation question. Where we live in rural Australia is very flat. With near constant flooding, we haven’t been able to venture out to hillier lands to prepare, so I have done things like...
  17. Squeakypoo

    Camino Frances by Bike April 2023 (Looking for anyone interested in riding along)

    Hello, I am looking for anybody interested in joining me April 2023. Start day is flexible. If your interested post me a message. Route: Camino Frances My plan now is to take as much of the walking route as possible but ride the road when available. This will leave the trail for the walkers...
  18. G

    Two queries re biking on Portuguese Camino from Lisbon

    1 - Is a mountain bike with front suspension essential for this Camino? 2 - Can anyone suggest a place to stay about 70 km from Lisbon (in-beween the stage from Vila Franca de Xira to Santarem? Or is Vila Franca de Xira an essential stop (it is only 40 km flat biking from Lisbon). Thanks again...
  19. O'Neill

    A Newbie

    Hi all! I'm new to this Camino.. ie. I have never done one! Basically.. I'm female, 66, an avid cyclist from Ireland. Have done a few solo pannier unsupported trips within Ireland. I would love to cycle Seville to Santiago along the Via de la Plata on & off road, probably alone but am open to...
  20. G

    Hiring bikes in Lisbon but how to get them back from Santiago?

    Any advice on hiring bikes in Lisbon and how to get them back to Lisbon from Santiago; and also any advice on transporting extra luggage from town to town. Much appreciated. Regards, Robyn, Napier, New Zealand

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