Camino de Santiago Blog
Buen Camino by Checco Zalone: the real Camino de Santiago, and how to do it by bike
Just finished Buen Camino on Netflix and feel the itch to go? You’re not alone. Checco Zalone’s film, directed by Gennaro Nunziante, opened in cinemas on 25 December 2025 and grossed over 76 million euros: it is the highest-grossing film in the history of Italian cinema, ahead of Avatar, with more than eight million viewers […]
How we clean every Camino bike: biodegradable bike cleaning with X-Sauce
Each Tournride bike rides an average of 7-10 stages of the Camino every year before returning to the workshop. It comes back with dust from the Meseta, mud from O Cebreiro, salt from the Atlantic coastal air, leftovers from the woods near Sarria, and a drivetrain that has worked over 700 km. The unavoidable question: […]
Cycling the Camino de Santiago in 14 Days: Stage-by-Stage Guide
Is 14 days enough to cycle the Camino de Santiago? Yes — 14 days is the ideal timeframe for cycling the French Way (Camino Francés) from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. The route covers approximately 762 km spread across 14 natural cycling stages, averaging 54 km per day. That pace gives you time to stop […]
Cycling the Camino de Santiago in 6 Days
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most enriching and transformative experiences you can have, and doing it by bike adds a touch of adventure and efficiency that makes it even more special. At Tournride, with our high-end bike rental service, we want you to enjoy this incredible route in a comfortable, fast, and […]
Electric bike vs. Traditional bike
Which to choose for the way of Saint James? Completing the way of Saint James by bike is a unique experience that combines adventure, spirituality, and physical challenge. However, one of the most important decisions you need to make is whether to rent an electric bike or a traditional bike. Both options have their advantages, […]
THE 9 LESSER-KNOWN WAYS OF ST. JAMES
Today we propose discovering the 9 lesser-known Ways of St. James, and we tell you how many stages you can do it in by bicycle. There are many routes of the Camino de Santiago to do by bicycle. The most well-known route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is, without a doubt, the Camino […]
KUMANO KODO AND THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
TWO SISTER PILGRIMAGE ROUTES The Kumano Kodo in the Land of the Rising Sun and the Saint James Way in the Land of the Setting Sun are two sister pilgrimage routes that have been united since 1998 and are the only ones recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Despite being on opposite sides of the […]
THE GAME OF THE GOOSE AND THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES
Logroño, in the northern part of Spain, is the political, economical and cultural capital of the Autonomous Community of La Rioja. This area is specially well-known for their vineyards and wines with a protected designation of origin. The city offers vast diversity of cultural life and gastronomy -as perhaps you already know if you have […]
Ultreia et Suseia!
Greeting of Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago If you have already experienced the Camino de Santiago with Tournride and are thinking of repeating this incredible adventure, or if you are simply interested in learning more about the rich tradition of the Camino, you may have heard or come across a word filled with history […]
LEON, WORLD CRADLE OF PARLIAMENTARIANISM
If you are considering starting the Way on Saint James by bike with the services offered by Tournride, perhaps you may be interested in knowing more about one of the most popular cities among pilgrims to start the French Way, Leon, and how it became the world cradle of parliamentarianism. Leon, located 300 km east […]
WHAT TO CARRY ON YOUR PANNIERS FOR THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES
When we start an activity as hard as The Way of Saint James, sorting the baggage we are going to carry is a key issue. Although doing it by bike can make it easier to carry all our luggage, we need to put some thought into what we are going to put in our panniers […]
Tips to do the Way of Saint James by bicycle
We are aware that pilgrims need information on how to do the Way of Saint James by bicycle. That is why in Tournride we have created this entry with tips to do the Way of Saint James by bicycle. List of tips to do the Way of Saint James by bicycle 1.- Be in a good […]
The Way of St. James: 6 Accommodations for Every Taste and Pocket
Before starting the Way of Saint James, you probably wonder where you can sleep along the way. You have several options, you just have to choose what suits you best. Here we give you a list of types of accommodation for Saint James Way: 1.- Hotels This is the most expensive option, since a hotel […]
The Finisterrana Route by Bicycle
From Santiago the End of the World The Camino de Santiago does not necessarily end at the majestic Plaza del Obradoiro. For many pilgrims, the journey continues beyond, reaching the stunning Atlantic coast at the mythical Cape Finisterre (Fisterra). This final stretch, known as the Finisterrana Route, allows pilgrims to extend their experience to the […]
