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<DIV><FONT size=2>For bikers a universal bike tool is essential. However,
especially after what happened in Madrid, you will not be able to bring it
in any luggage that does not go in the cargo hold on the plane. Use
duck tape to fasten it to your bike. You will need it to reassemble your
bike in Spain. The same goes for the "Swiss" army knife, which
is wonderfully useful for hikers.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Another thing that many people carried was a small
flashlight. In some albrgues after lights out, the lights are
OUT. If you need to use the "servicios" you will be very thankful for the
flashlight. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Also, bicyclers should carry an extra set of brake pads.
My husband spent an hour in El Acebo adjusting his worn out pads. It was a
scary descent until we got to a bike shop in Ponferrada</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>jean seeler <A
href="mailto:jeandaveamindspring.com">jeandaveamindspring.com</A> </FONT></DIV>
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