Cycling the Camino de Santiago : The Way of St James - Camino Frances

A guidebook to cycling the Camino de Santiago (Camino Francés or Way of St James) pilgrim route from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela.Covering 770km (479 miles), this pilgrimage route through northern Spain can be completed in 2 weeks and is suitable for any reasonably fit cyclist. Two routes are described, the first is suitable for mountain/trail bikes and is mainly off-road, and the second is a parallel route suitable for touring cycles that uses quiet asphalt roads.The routes are described east to west in 18 stages, each between 28 and 55km (17–54 miles) in length. 1:100,000 maps and profiles included for each stage?GPX files available to download?Refreshment and accommodation information given for each stageInformation on cycle shops with repair facilities along the routeAdvice on planning and preparation