Clothes needed in october

[Richard Gardiner]

Hi

My mate and I will be cycling the Camino Frances during October.

1. Can I just use comfortable trainers, given that we'll be cycling with open pedals, or would you recommend something more specialised?

2. We'll be travelling throughout October. What clothing would you recommend we should take?

Cheers
Rich

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hola - from Astorga the camino trail climbs to over 1400 metres (twice - at the Cruz and O'Cebreiro) and given that it can AND does snow on these high hills I would come prepared, particularly if its late in October. Also it rains something like 200 days per year in Galicia. So a good, waterproof, rain jacket and maybe the pants (if you feel the cold); I also had full fingered gloves (as well as my mittens) and a light thermal cap that went under my helmet (but then I do feel the cold). If you have panniers or a back pack also ensure that they are waterproof or water-tight.
Hope this helps. Buen Camino