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    Biking the Camino de Santiago // Pamplona to Castrojeriz // World Bicycle Touring Episode 20



    The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage trails that was established in the 10th century. All routes end at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where the apostle St. James is said to be buried. We cycled the Camino Frances from Pamplona to Santiago in late March over about two weeks. It was fascinating to cycle a route with so much history, and we encountered many surprises as well as some challenging terrain along the way.

    Blog post with GPX and more route details:

    Cycling the Camino de Santiago

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingexistence

    Bicycle gear list below. We’re running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.

    – 2020 Surly Ogres
    – 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
    – 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
    – Ryde Andra 40 rims
    – Marathon Mondial 29×2.0 DD tires
    – Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
    – Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
    – Brooks B17 (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
    – Rogue Panda custom frame bags
    – Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
    – Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
    – Tubus racks
    – Planet Bike AL fenders

    Camera Gear:

    – Fuji X-T4
    – Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4
    – Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
    – GoPro Hero 8 Black
    – Rode VideoMic Pro
    – Mavic Mini 1 drone

    Music Credits:
    Dontcry x Nokiaa – Bunnies
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/p3gc5ViFaKs
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/OdysseyEp

    Dontcry x Nokiaa – Tides
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/IR4A80na4AY
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/OdysseyEp

    Dontcry x Nokiaa – Since
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/IiCeH9eGucM
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/OdysseyEp

    Dontcry x Nokiaa – Decay
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/rnVsPFf2mAA
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/OdysseyEp

    Dontcry x nokiaa – Cosmos
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/vk9x3IMJ5Jc
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/OdysseyEp

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    27 Comments

    3. Uncle California on

      Thank you both so much for sharing your adventure (both the good and the bad) I walked the trail 20 years ago…We always hated the bikers as they were faster and always happy at the end of the day (smile)! If I go back it will be on bike. You all look great!

    5. Ray Vogensen on

      Great photography but disappointing in the lack of information about any place you pass. When you showed the Cathedral of Burgos, one of the most famous in Spain, in a five second shot, without comment, I kind of felt what was the point of the entire trip? Is it just to do the Camino in as short a time as possible, set on getting to the next destination? Or is it to have an experience of learning about a different culture, a land steeped in history, with a different architecture from anything Americans have ever seen? To sum up, I loved the photography but didn't love the hastiness of the journey.

    6. psocretes on

      At the beginning the lady talks about the lovely old medieval and older buildings and bridges. I was posting my photos of medieval Norwich in England on a photography forum. The guys from the USA were criticising my editing because all the walls and roofes were wobbly. They didn't believe that that's how very old building are. Hahahaha. I don't think I could enjoy riding on those Roman roads though. Thanks for doing it for me.😄

    8. Steve J on

      The cyclist in the pink shirt would have been better off and quicker if he had walked the bike up the hill. His legs were going at a crazy speed expending a ton of energy and effort peddling that bike in the wrong gear!! No wonder I sold my bike!

    9. Eric Forest Love on

      absolutely where is cranky bucket beautiful trip, I’m sure you leave out ugly hardships, things, people .. but still wistful, pretty, not lying ../the terrain, the older buildings, structures, the land, stretching out, not crowded .. older "not in rush for high buildings" these spots .. and even super-high things .. so look .. older .. not torn down, replaced, replaced .. thank you

    14. Jimbojet on

      Did you a gun with you. Shoot a few animals whilst you were there? That would have been cool to watch. The Spaniards like to hunt too, bulls mostly! They corral them first, it’s a very interesting Spanish tradition. What time of year did you go? What, you didn’t do your oil change on the Rollhoff before you went. Never mind, something to take your mind off the riding later? Was the camping easy to do? Is ‘wild camping’ frowned upon? Are there ‘organised’ camps on the rowt? What was the good like? Thank you for an enjoyable vid.

    19. TrySomeMe21 - Laurka w Chmurkach on

      Great adventure! We did Camino few years back (French route) but we did not go as much off road as you did but I remember going through some red-ish thick mud…. We tried to stick to tarmac/gravel roads. It was tough, but also, I think it was one of the best 'holidays' I have had. We also stayed at Albergues.
      I'd love to do it again at some point, but now with a bike trailer as we have a 4 y.o. daughter.
      All the best.
      Chris

    21. Go Pro Commando on

      Great work guys, thank you for all your time and effort in sharing
      your journey with us. What an adventure one that I hope to replicate next year. What a team and not a cross word between you. x

    22. clickbait numberone on

      Great one again. Against mud, You might use chaingliders, possible with internal hub, because your chain/belt isnt moving. Check out link: Kettenschutz Heckteil Hebie Chainglider 18-22 Zähne, schwarz, für diverse Ritz

    24. Sander on

      I watch all the episodes. Really usefull for my upcoming trip true Europa. And really relax and fun to watch. Keep on riding…🚲🚲

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