SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Gravel on the Camino: An Extra‑Large Ride Through Galicia
A specialist GRAVEL Extra Large rental from Tienda Bicigrino that equips tall riders for 7–30 day self‑guided passages on the Camino de Santiago with delivery, pickup options and on‑route assistance.
Gravel on the Camino: An Extra‑Large Ride Through Galicia.
Tienda Bicigrino’s GRAVEL Extra Large is a purpose‑built gravel bike rental for the Camino de Santiago, offered in sizes for riders roughly 188–196 cm tall and available with flexible rental windows and delivery across Spain and Portugal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Gravel geometry and componentry tuned for the Camino
The GRAVEL Extra Large pairs a lightweight SmartForm C2 aluminium frame with a full carbon fork and Shimano GRX 800/600 11‑speed transmission, WTB ST i23 rims and 700x37c WTB Riddler tires—specifications aimed at traction, handling and comfort on tracks and rural routes.
Delivery to your start and flexible returns
Bicycles are delivered to any point in Spain or Portugal and transport of the bike to the start of the route is included; if you finish outside Santiago and the bike must be returned from another city, 60€ will be deducted from the security deposit to cover collection and transport back to the operator’s warehouses.
Assistance and insurance cover built into the rental
The rental includes on‑route assistance and an insurance/assistance package (EUROP ASSISTANCE) that provides medical expenses coverage, sanitary transfers to Santiago, search and rescue guarantees and a range of ancillary services designed to support riders during the trip.
What the day feels like
How the Rental Feels on the Camino
Renting the GRAVEL Extra Large outfits tall riders for days on end of mixed surfaces along the Camino: from packed tracks to rural lanes the bike’s gravel geometry, comfortable transmission and wider 700x37c tires are intended to make long days in the saddle more manageable, while delivery, pickup options and assistance simplify logistics so you can focus on the route.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental durations run from 7 to 30 days (from 00:00 on your start day to 23:59 on the final day). Rates scale by day count; rentals longer than 20 days require calling to reserve.
Bicycles are delivered equipped with cyclotourism material; riders should still bring personal cycling gear appropriate for multi‑day rides and any personal kit not provided by the operator.
A mandatory 200€ security deposit is required for each bike. To ease the upfront cost, the operator allows the deposit to be paid up to 10 days before the rental begins via the website.
An assistance/insurance package (EUROP ASSISTANCE) is available that covers medical expenses and a range of emergency services; specific cover limits and included services are part of the rental package.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the GRAVEL Extra Large?
Rental durations range from 7 to 30 days, counted from 00:00 on the start day to 23:59 on the final day.
Where will the bicycle be delivered?
The operator delivers the bicycle to any point in Spain and Portugal; transport of the bicycle to the start of the route is included in the price.
What is the required security deposit?
A mandatory deposit of 200€ is required for each bicycle; the operator offers the option to pay this deposit up to 10 days before the rental begins.
What happens if I finish my route outside Santiago de Compostela?
If the bicycle must be returned from a city other than Santiago, 60€ will be deducted from the deposit to cover collection and transport to the operator’s warehouses.
Is there insurance or assistance included?
The rental offers an assistance package (EUROP ASSISTANCE) covering medical expenses and many emergency services, with specified monetary limits and services as part of the contract.
What size rider is the GRAVEL Extra Large for?
The Extra Large size is indicated for riders approximately 188–196 cm tall.