Biking Info Needed for Via Plata

[Charles Hansen]

Len -

I don't know if anyone on the list has biked the Via Plata, but there's a
fairly new Santiago_Bicicleta Yahoo group where someone might have info.  I
would guess there's no cycling guide for this route.  If you have a tour
report from your ride, there's a section for those in the Links.

Charles


----- Original Message -----
From: "Len Witt" <lwittaKENNESAW.EDU>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 12:39 AM
Subject: Biking Info Needed for Via Plata


> Last summer I mountain biked the French route. This summer I am
considering
> doing the silver route. I need some information. Anyone know a bike shop
in
> Seville where I might buy a bike. I really liked my Spanish made Conor WRC
> 3, which I purchased in Pamplona last year. So would like to buy another
> this year.
>
> Alternatively I might buy one in Madrid, then hook up with the Via Plata
> from there. Anyone know a good shop there?
>
> Any advice from anyone who has ridden the silver route?  Stories?
> Information? Also is a there a good guide book for cyclers. I speak
> survival Spanish. I will arrive in mid-June. Thanks for the help.
>
> PS. I can also give information on riding the French route. I did it solo
> from Roncevalles to Santiago, then on to FINISTERRE from June 17-July 4,
> 2003.
> .