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  1. Lindsay from Scotland

    e bikes ?

    Greetings from Ponferrada Sophie and I are walking the Frances at the moment after a 4 year break from walking. The descent from Cruz de Ferro we found quite challenging but it’s great to just be here. I have noticed that a lot of cycling peligrinos are using ‘e bikes’ this year, charging up...
  2. Returning2TheTrail

    5th September - Cycling Vuelta finishing in Santiago de Compostela

    One of the grand tours of cycling, the Vuelta Espana concludes tomorrow in the city of Santiago de Compostela Most of you are probably not fans of watching cycling on TV, but as the race is covered on TV in most countries it would be a good walk down memory lane to watch the vision and the...
  3. Pierre Julian

    Mozarabe (from Malaga) by bike in June questions

    Hello, I'm arriving in Malaga on Wednesday. I wonder if anyone could anyone please give me any information about the following: Any ideas on bike hire in Malaga? What it's like cycling the Mozarabe from Malaga to either Cordoba or Merida? Is it possible to take bikes on buses or trains after...
  4. mspath

    Bikes on European Trains

    This is a handy updated guide to the rules per country and service for taking Bikes on Trains in Europe Britain, France, and Spain plus many other countries are cited
  5. BuenC_JamieG

    If you could only bike 1 day of the Camino Portugues, which day would you choose and why?

    I'm planning on walking the Camino Portuguese coastal route, and I want to take a day or two of biking instead of walking, but I'm having trouble choosing which day to bike. Any suggestions?
  6. Mike Wells

    New entrance into Santiago from Monte de Gozo for cyclists?

    The previous route was down steps, so was not suitable for bicycles. Cyclists had to follow the road, crossing it twice in order to reach the bridge over the motorway at the bottom of the hill. The new route looks cycle friendly and I assume that like all of the Camino Francés it will be open...
  7. M

    Cycling Camino de Santiago September 2020

    Hi everyone. I’ll start cycling the camino from tomorrow (Northern way) starting in Irun (the Albergue and tourism office are closed btw). I am cycling regularly but am not sure how many km are doable per day. I’ve read that the first bit is really tough on some sites but others say around 70km...
  8. K

    Cycling the Via de Plata This Summer

    Hey everyone, Lovely website here. We are a couple from the United States who is planning on cycling the Via de Plata starting next month from Sevilla. We live in Andalucia currently. We are currently experiencing the rough heat of summer but we cycled over 100km last weekend to give ourselves...
  9. Dancecrime

    Ebikes.

    Hello fellow Pilgrims! My father has expressed some interest in coming on the Camino with me this year however he has let himself go physically over the last few years and I would like to hire him an Ebike. On the forums I discovered bikeiberia.com and contacted them - they are basically...
  10. M

    France Camino winter

    Hey guys! Need your tips! I am planning my Camino this January with bicycles from León to Finisterre. What do you think about? Is this possible? Some peoples says it’s not, has anyone done it before?thanx
  11. S

    Walking/Biking Sarria to Santiago on trails

    Hello. I am planning on walking with 5-7 girlfriends from Sarria to Santiago for my 55th birthday . . . well 60th to be truthful. One friend is planning to cancel because of her knees but I’m hoping to find an alternative - biking. She, and maybe one other for company, would bike while we walk...
  12. hecate105

    Michael Mary Pilgrimage Way Cycle Route

    In June around the 18th, my husband and I will be cycling from the end of Cornwall, UK to Glastonbury making a cyclable route along the Michael Mary Pilgrim's Way. Carn Les Boel, St Buryan, Penzance, St Germoes, Crowan, Stithians, Perranarworthal, Trelissick, Tregony, Grampound Road, St Austell...
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  13. A

    With Bike in half Camino Y/N?!

    Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip (mu first Camino) on the French route from St.Jean Pied de Port at the beginning of July (2019), but I don't have much time to spend on Camino exploring my self and Camino. I can spend about 20 days on the whole trip. I know that I want to start the journey and...
  14. F

    Riding a bike from Santiago --> Finisterre --> Muxia

    Hi everyone! I am looking to borrow a bike from what seems to be the abundant shops in Santiago after walking the French way. I hope to complete the journey in two days, day 1 to Finisterre and day 2 to Muxia. The real question is if anyone knows how I can go about using public transport to...
  15. Tandem Graham

    Cycling the Ruta de la Lana?

    In June 2019, Carol and I plan to cycle our tandem from Lisbon southwards, then east along the Algarve coast and the mediterranean coast of Spain. I am attracted by the idea of 'turning left' at Alicante and following the Ruta de la Lana to Burgos. From what I read on this forum, this camino...
  16. Marcus-UK

    VdlP via Sanabres or Continue along to the Frances

    I am considering cycling the Via de la Plata in May next year. The options appear to be leaving the VdlP at Granja de Moreruela and following the Camino Sanabres into SDC or continuing up the VdlP and linking up with the Camino Frances. Has anyone got any recommendations? I know this is a...
  17. alvaroe16

    Biking CF - Sept 2018: Gear List

    I am ready! I have read this forum up and down (including wonderful posts from Jenny and Mark). Planned my route. Pack my bags. Unpacked. Removed gear. Pack again. Repeat. etc. At this point I think I have it down to about 10Kg divided in 2 panniers of 20L each. Hence, I wanted to pick your...
  18. P

    LIVE from the Camino ¡Nos vemos mañana 22-7 después de 2400 km con trike de Holanda para Parkinson2Beat!

    El 28 de junio comencé desde mi ciudad natal Eersel en Holanda para comenzar mi bikeride por Europa. La razón por la que hago esto es para recaudar dinero para la investigación contra la enfermedad de Parkinson. Yo también tengo la enfermedad de Parkinson, pero no podía soportar la idea de no...
  19. M

    Biking from Sahagun to Leon

    What's a good option for a bike rental for this stretch? The places I've found online so far have required a 7 day rental, something I'm not willing to put out for.
  20. J

    Biking parts of the camino Frances

    Hi everybody, I'm planning to walk the camino frances this summer. However, I only have about 25 days. At first, I thought I'd simply start in Logrono or Burgos, but I've heard that the first part from Saint Jean-Pied-de-Port to Puente la Reina is one of the most beautiful parts. Also, I...

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