"D" upon my return from the CBNZB said: "You're not going without me next time." Which of course ment that I was not going to be going on an overseas bikepacking trip without the dear little Valkyre. But where in the world is suitable for Tykepacking? I'm certain there are lots of options on planet Earth for riding self supported with your child, but we decided to ride the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Being a historic pilgrimage trail for centuries the Camino has frequent supply points in regular frequent towns, cities and localities, perfect for toddler distraction, feeding and toileting.
The French way of Camino starts in the town of St. Jean Pied de Port near the French/Spanish boarder in the Pyrenees mountains. Excess baggage fees on local European flights were a headache for taking our bikes, so we decided that riding from our international arrival city was the go.
So here we are today, the 24th of April, after invading our little Barcelona apartment for two days with at times a cranky toddler and Bikepacking kit, about to depart for a 6 day ride to Roncesvalles. Roncesvalles is the first Spanish town on the Camino. We have planned 21days to get from extensive Barcelona to Santiago, let's see what adventures unfold on the way!
