RSS Tournridehttp://www.tournride.comTournride bike hire and bike courier services for pilgrims.es-esTournride.com Tournride gets its first international appearance with Ryanair En el último tercio de este año Xacobeo, Tournride ha decidido completar su oferta de comunicación apareciendo en el número de agosto/septiembre de la revista de Ryanair. Esta campaña, que durará un mes, supondrá una promoción extra del servicio de alquiler de bicicletas para el Camino de Santiago y llegará a más de 7 millones de personas en todos los vuelos continentales de Ryanair. El objetivo es reforzar la imagen de la empresa gallega aliada con un gigante de las líneas aéreas como es la irlandesa Ryanair. Es la primera aparición de Tournride en una revista internacional, una empresa que sólo se publicita a través de Internet tanto en Google como en Facebook. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/154 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:07:31 +0200 World Champion Andres Iniesta will be on the Way of St. James Diario Sport reports that World Champion player of Spanish Team, Andres Iniesta, will be on the Way of St. James in a few weeks. Diario Sport didn't inform about Iniesta choice to walk or ride the Camino. Andres Iniesta has to return to FC. Barcelona Team next August. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/151 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:54:24 +0200 Bicycles and Baggage Allowance on Flight Companies The following guidelines for sports equipment and bicycles being transported on are effective for travel in a few companies. Anyway try to find information on your Flight company, could be happen that many conditions change in one of them. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/143 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:58 +0200 Box your bike from Santiago with Tournride One of the biggest problem wich ussually hattpen to pilgrims by bicycle is that's no easy find a carboard box for deliver back home their bikes. Tournride provides bikepilgrims two boxes types: 1) Small ones (138x79x20 cms), available for carry on taxi and plane, partially dismantle the bike and box it up in cardboardand for only 6? (VAT included). 2) On the big ones (178x107x20 cms) bicycle are almost assembled and it cost only 10? (VAT included). You can book it on-line now. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/135 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:27:53 +0200 Bicycle rental with Tournride raise 15% this Xacobeo Holy Year Comparing data among 2009 and 2010,  Tournride raise a 15% its number of reservations. This improvement has been possible due to this Holy Year, last in the next decade. Also it has been possible to our new website which solved many doubts and questions that our visitors might find out when seeing our main page. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/126 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:44:52 +0200 A Brief Insight into the Spanish Highway Code: Reflective Garment In those occasions when the use of the lighting system is compulsory, and if circulating on intercity roads, cyclists must wear a reflective garment that allows the rest of the road users to see them from 150 meters (Article 98.3). Failure to comply with this will result in a traffic fine. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/119 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:01:10 +0200 A Brief Insight into the Spanish Highway Code: Helmet Both bicycle pilgrims, bike drivers and passengers must use officially approved protective helmets when circulating within urban areas, except in long steep slopes, on the grounds of medical reasons or under extremely hot conditions (Law 43/1999). Failure to comply with this will result in a traffic fine. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/114 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:15:03 +0200 Bicycle delivery to Europe from 120? Tournride has a new agreement with United Parcel Service (UPS) wich made possible send bikes to a few contries for only 120 euros (incluiding bike box and VAT). Thousand of pilgrims from Holland, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy or Austria send them bikes with Tournride. They only have to go to Tournride facilities at Laverde Ruiz St, 5 lower, in the citycenter, 3 minutes riding from the Cathedral. Nederland Bestemming: Vervoer van uw fiets naar huis, éénmalig 120 euro incl. BTW. Uw bagage wordt verpakt in dozen. Kosten zijn 60 euro incl. BTW . http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/109 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:59:16 +0200 Bicycle cleaning and oiling after The Way of St. James We know how hard the roads and dirt tracks can be on your bike after cycle The Way of St. James. That?s why we offer you the possibility of sending on your bike back to your own house in the best possible condition. This service consists of a thorough cleaning and oiling. (?25 including VAT). Service provided within 72 hours. Bicycle repairs not included. http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/106 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:44:49 +0200 Bicycle Safekeeping for Pilgrims with Tournride Have you arrived in Santiago but you don't know where to leave your bike during your visit to the city? No need to worry. Contact us and we?ll keep your bike safe for as long as you need. (?5 per day, VAT included). http://www.tournride.com/noticias/archivo/100 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:14:58 +0200