Citizenrod - What bicycle I rode the Camino de Santiago and why - The French Way

Having just completed cycling the Camino de Compostela, a pilgrimage that begins in the French town of Saint Jean Pied de Port and ends in Santiago de Compostela Spain, I talk about the mountain bike that I rode over the 800 kms, and why, as well how I got it back home.
My journey began in Sydney Australia. I lugged my bicycle half way around the world. 20hrs by plane, 8 hrs by bus. Sydney - Dubai - Barcelona - Pamplona - Saint Jean Pied de Port. The bike remained in a box until we arrived in France....phew, what an effort.
After minor assembly, I was ready to go. Over the Pyrenees and across Spain and it's amazing towns. Don't leave this one in your bucket list, start organising yourself now!
Feel free to leave a comment or ask a question. I know how difficult it is to find the right information sometimes. I hope this video has helps.
I don't have any affiliation, nor am I sponsored by the following companies, but I thought I would list the equipment that I used, in case it is of any use to anyone.
Bike/Bicycle: Reid Xenon 29er -- www.reidcycles.com.au
Seat/Saddle: Azura
Bell: Knog Oi
Rack: Topeak Uni Super Tourist (Disc)
Panniers: Deuter Saddle bags
If you are looking to buy, here are some Amazon links.
(Yes, these are affiliate links, thanks for the support)
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You can follow me @CitizenRod on Instagram & Twitter......Buen Camino!

[@buencaminodesantiago]

Congratulations! It's been very useful! Buen Camino! 🙂🚲

[@citizenrod8892]

Cool, thanks.

[@felicetanka]

Correos is the national, public postsl service of Spain.

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

Great videos, we are hoping to bike this next year. I think dual suspension would have been overkill, dual suspension is for offroad downhill MTB tracks. Agree 29 inch are great, so much more get up and go.

[@berniesmaintenance]

Hey Rod love both the leedup and reviews of the bike and riding the Camino. I'm looking at doing 700ks starting at Pamplona next year. Have walked the 800ks so I know how hard some sections are. You've helped out with my decision on acquiring a bike as didn't see the point/ cost of bike hire. Any chance of a follow-up video of your ride along the different areas?

[@private0405]

Hey mate..i am.from Sydney wanting to do the Camino by bike also did do manage to do any videos of the actual ride can't find them

[@Liljoozy]

What size tires did you use and would you make any changes?