Originally Posted by
DC Bike Blogger
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I have been thinking about the fellowship aspect of the Camino, and how I might miss out on some of the interaction with other pilgrims by cycling instead of walking.
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The fellowship will be missing on the Levante until you get to Zamora. On the Norte staying in Albergues you will meet plenty of walkers and some cyclists but only occasionally on the road. The walkers leave very early in the morning so it's likely you will pass groups or individuals along the way.
As others have pointed out the route is designed for walkers and some sections are very rough. Typically the off-road sections start off looking easy but soon start getting hilly with rough stones and you regret not staying on the road.