Biking to the next lalbergue

[Jen Seeler]

Biking the Camino is a wonderful way to do it.   We did it in May in 2001 and 2003.  However, be advised the "peregrinos en bicycleta" are often not welcome at albergues, or if they are accepted, it is not until late in the day.   Some albergues refuse bicycles until 5:30 PM if there is room, (Mansilla) others (Palais de Rei) not until 7:30 PM.   Others (the municipal albergue in Castrojeriz) never.   Waiting until the last minute may leave you without a bunk in an albergue, and without the option of a hostal or hotel room  (being then full late in the day).  I suggest you plan your itinerary and make reservations in the morning a private refugio down the road.  
When we were there this year, in May, often the albergues were full by 3 in the afternoon.  In the summer the situation may be even tighter.   
    jean seeler and dave gifford (jeandaveamindspring.com

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