On the largest climbs like the Cruze De Ferro you may use up your battery to reach the summit but you can freewheel down the long descent without needing any battery assistance at all. Typically you will have no trouble making then battery last for each day’s Camino stage providing you are keeping an awareness and varying the level of assistance as required, it should be perfectly adequate. The bikes weigh around 22kg and if you are a heavier rider plus carrying more gear then you will use up the batter faster than a lighter rider also carrying less gear in their panniers. It is easy to switch between modes with your handlebar controls.ģ) The weight you carry – The bikes are capable of carrying a combined weight of bike, rider and luggage of up to 150kg. So riding in Turbo assist all the time will significantly reduce your range compared to ECO which gives a light level of assistance. Then how long that battery will carry you depends upon a few factors:ġ) The terrain you are riding – steep uphills will use up your battery far faster than level terrainĢ) The level of assistance you choose: ECO, TOUR, EMTB and TURBO – each uses progressively higher levels of assistance and therefore your battery life shortens. Continue on to Astorga, which offers a number of attractions including a Cathedral by Gaudi and a delicious chocolate museum!Į-bike batteries are classified with a battery wattage: for instance a 650W battery will have a much longer range than a 250W battery. Look out for the small basic ‘Cantina’ at the top of the hill, a welcome refreshment stop before you reach the cross. On this last section you will cross over a few kilometres of quite rough tracks over rolling terrain before you reach the cross which overlooks Astorga. You then ride the final 15km to reach the beautiful walled town of Astorga, with views of the mountains of Leon in the distance. Stop for refreshments at the cafe overlooking the extraordinary bridge the ‘Puente de Orbigo’ – built on a Roman bridge this one dates from the 13th century and is one of the best preserved bridges in Spain. You will see pilgrims on both routes but we’d recommend the quieter one via Villar de Mazarife. The other route runs parallel to the autopista (highway) is less peaceful but quicker. Both start at ‘La Virgen Del Camino’ and converge at ‘Hospital de Orbigo’ – one is a more indirect route that goes via Villar de Mazarife and has better scenery and less traffic, a more pleasant ride. There are two routes available for this morning. We are the longest established and most popular Camino operator in Australia. It’s a great option for people who may be less certain of their fitness levels and abilities to ride long distances. The e-bike allows you to take on the many hills and climbs of the Camino much more easily than with a regular bike whilst having the full experience. Each evening you’ll come into excellent accommodation, hand picked for its character and location. Each day your main luggage will be transferred to the next hotel so you can keep your weight in the bike light and just take what you need for the day. ![]() You’ll have a high quality mountain bike delivered to your hotel along with panniers, tool kit, lock, small handlebar bag and pump – everything you need to get you on the road. In most cases it is possible to get off the trail and use roads that run parallel to the Camino. This section suits cyclists who are in reasonably good shape as there are several hills to be tackled as the route climbs into the beautiful green countryside of Galicia. The trail is full of variety with sections on sealed road, track, rocky paths and everything from long flat days to long climbs and short sharp ascents. ![]() Starting in Leon, cycle to the end of the trail at the legendary city of Santiago de Compostela, around 330km of cycling.
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