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Participants
Who is the tour aimed at ?
The tour is aimed at individuals who want to challenge
themselves. It's definitely a challenge to cycle the
whole distance from San Sebastián and Cádiz under all kind of weather conditions. The
tour is also meant for the people who like to travel by
bicycle through the quiet inlands of Spain. It is not a problem
if you take a seat some days in the supporting vehicles.
If you like the challenge or if you prefer more the
journey through the mountains, you are both welcome in
"Camino de Paradores".
Am I capable of doing this ?
If you are in good health, love a challenge and enjoy
cycling, you are capable of completing "Camino de
Paradores". We average 111 km per day and you can
ride at your own pace. You will be served lunch at the
mid-point of each day's ride, and our crew are always
available to assist you if you are having difficulties
of any kind. On any day when you don't feel up to
biking, you can also catch a ride on one of our support
vans.
A few stages can also be shortened, so
that the daily distance is considerably less.
Before you start
What about insurance ?
You are responsible for obtaining health and travel
insurance, including emergency rescue. Further
information will be given in the brochure. Individuals
without proper insurance will not be allowed to
participate.
On the Tour
Where do cyclists stay and sleep ?
During "Camino de Paradores" we stay 17 nights in comfortable
paradors and 3 nights in another luxury hotel. The day before the start
in San Sebastián and after the finish
in Cádiz you also stay in a parador. We organize in
total 20 nights.
What will I eat ?
The paradors/hotels provide every day an extensive breakfast.
During cycling stages we offer halfway a tasty lunch and
we make sure that you can recover at the end of the
stage with some refreshments. Next to that we provide
fruit, energy drinks and energy bars.
We have 15 times dinner together at the parador/hotel
after the stage. The other 3 evenings on cycling days,
and the two rest days you have the opportunity to
explore and sample the local cuisine on your own.
Who will carry my equipment ?
Support vehicles will carry your personal items. While riding, you only have to
carry some basic tools, a spare tube, water, and a
snack.
Climate
What kind of weather should I expect ?
The weather conditions in Spain in April/May are
normally fine with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees
Celsius. It is not uncommon that we will get some rain
showers along the way. Keep in mind that the
temperatures can drop down considerably if we cycle at
higher altitudes (max. 1.900 meters). On a whole, we
expect to have good weather for cycling. Not too hot,
and rarely too cool or wet; and in the end it's all part
of the adventure.
Road conditions
What is the terrain like ?
"Camino de Paradores" is all together 1.900 kilometer
which is divided into 17 cycling days. An average of
around 111 kilometers. You can except almost every day
some serious climbing.
Bike
What kind of bike should I use ?
The bike is without doubt the most important part of
your equipment. The tour can be completed on any kind of
bicycle as long as it is entirely human powered. The
route is paved all the way. Road bikes are the most
efficient way to cover the distance, but hybrids,
mountain bikes and trekking bikes might be more
comfortable. It's very personal which bicycle you
prefer. Take some small gears, some wider tires (25-30
mm), strong legs and
common sense, and you can do the job.
Non-cyclist
I don't want to cycle, but can I still come
?
Yes, there is a limited number of places for people who
like to join the "Camino de Paradores", but don't like to cycle.
You can take part in the organization around the
cyclists and join the other staff with their daily
activities like providing lunch, shopping, etcetera.
What to bring
What do I need to bring along ?
Detailed information will be sent in the brochure.
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