Cycling the Camino de Santiago is a wonderful alternative to walking. There are many advantages to cycling the Camino, including covering more ground in less time. Cycling is also definitely easier if you are bringing children on the Camino. We offer self-guided tours on both regular bikes and e-bikes. If you are considering cycling the Camino de Santiago instead of walking, bear in mind we generally only recommend cycling the Camino routes if you cycle regularly and if you are familiar with basic bike maintenance. We hope these articles inspire you and help you plan your Camino de Santiago adventure.
Cycling the Camino on an e-bike Did you know that the Camino de Santiago was traditionally travelled on foot or on horseback? Today many people also cycle this ancient trail and thanks to the joys of modern technology, you can even cycle the Camino on an e-bike! So if you are travelling with us and …
Cycling the Camino is a beautiful alternative to walking. There are many advantages to cycling the Camino, including covering more ground in less time, and it’s easier if you bring children on the Camino. If you are thinking about Cycling the Camino de Santiago routes, we have prepared this helpful list answering some of your …
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5 Great Camino for cycling Did you know approximately 10% of all pilgrims reaching Santiago de Compostela are ‘Bicigrinos’, bike-pilgrims? Nearly 25,000 Bicigrinos choose to cycle the Camino routes to receive their Compostela certificate each year. Go for cycling the Camino Routes. If you are cycling the Camino de Santiago, remember you must at least …
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Back in 2017, Karl writes and podcasts about his Cycling holiday on the Camino Frances. Enjoy! I packed my rain jacket, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, and suncream and checked the weather for the last time before heading for the airport. I was heading to meet my colleagues Ana, Sophie, and Ciara for three days cycling along …
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Via de la Plata Cycling From A Gudina to Santiago The Via de la Plata in Galicia is known to be one of the most spectacular routes to Santiago de Compostela. The full Camino route of the Via de la Plata is 1000km long starting in Seville in the southern region of Andalucia. Our Cycling …
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Cycling the Camino Ingles Diary Becca and Brian and their Cycling the Camino Ingles Diary from outdoor clothing specialists, 53 Degrees North give us their informative review of the Camino Ingles route that they embarked on earlier this year. This is a great route if you are looking to for a challenge. You will have …
Cycling the Camino Step by Step Guide CaminoWays.com managing director Roland talks us through Cycling the Camino Step by Step Guide when renting a bike for your Camino cycling adventure. The steps for cycling the Camino are as follows: 1. Take the bike out of the box Your bike will arrive to your hotel in …
Tips for cycling the Camino de Santiago Before going on your Camino de Santiago it is important to plan and preapre as much as possible. Here are our tips for cycling the Camino de Santiago. 1- Wear Proper Clothing for Your Trip Before going on your Camino de Santiago it is important to anticipate the …
While most Camino de Santiago pilgrims follow the routes to Santiago de Compostela on foot, over 10% of pilgrims arriving in Santiago each year do so by bike. They are called ‘bicigrinos’ (bike pilgrims). If you are preparing to be a bicigrino in 2015, Peter Duffy from D-Pete Health and Fitness Clinic in Dublin has …
Cycling or walking the Camino? That is a question we get asked quite a lot! To give you an idea, in 2019 approximately 6% of all ‘Compostela’ certificates are issued to bike-pilgrims or ‘bicigrinos’; while most other pilgrims choose to make their way to Santiago the traditional way: on foot. A small percentage will choose …
How to prepare for cycling the Camino de Santiago? So you have decided to do the Camino on two wheels. Congratulations you are in for an amazing cycling adventure. If you haven’t been on a cycling holiday before this can be a daunting idea but we are here to help. Thousands of people cycle the …
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Being an outdoor enthusiast, I was very excited to set off on a cycling trip with my colleagues on the Camino in October. We were cycling the Portuguese Coastal Way, starting in the beautiful City of Porto. We arrived at Porto late in the evening just on time for dinner. We didn’t have much time …
September is a busy month on the Camino with many walkers and cyclists sharing the trails, so today we will focus on bike etiquette on the Camino since approximately 15% of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago are travelling on two wheels. You can travel most of the Camino de Santiago stages and routes by …
If you are thinking about cycling the Via Francigena with Camino Ways, we have prepared this useful post answering all your questions about your new best friend: your bike! Cycling the Via Francigena – How it Works? You have decided to cycle the Via Francigena, you have booked your self-guided holiday and you are now …
An Amateur Cyclist in Tuscany I could never be described as an avid cyclist or, any type of cyclist come to think of it. But this October I had the enviable honour of going on a cycling tour through Tuscany along the Via Francigena cycle from Lucca to Siena with two of my work colleagues. …
Francigena: Cycling in Tuscany Tuscany is world renowned as being one of the most beautiful parts of Italy. The Via Francigena route which passes through Tuscany offers the perfect opportunity to experience the region by bike. The Via Francigena passes through Tuscany as the Via makes its way from Canterbury to Rome. Along the way you …
Tips for Cycling the Camino – Part 1 While the majority of Camino de Santiago pilgrims choose to follow the routes to Santiago on foot, over 10% of pilgrims arriving in Santiago each year do so by bike. They are called ‘bicigrinos’ (bike pilgrims). If you are preparing to be a bicigrino in 2015, Peter …
The Camino de Santiago by bike Take the pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela on your bike with CaminoWays.com, the walking and cycling holiday specialist. The Camino de Santiago is not just a walking route; last year, over 12% of those who received their Compostela Camino certificate completed the journey by bike. These cyclists are …
Cycling Spain’s Camino de Santiago with children Lizzie Enfield – guardian.co.uk, Friday 10 August 2012 Got cycling fever? A new family-friendly bike trip along Spain’s Camino de Santiago means even kids can tackle an epic ride Cycling the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain “Five Years Ti-i-ime,” my nine-year-old son is showing Noah …
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