Cycling the Camino--Pros, Cons, and Tips. Faster pace but tougher on hills—rent a bike? Bring your own? If you've cycled, share your experience. We know a couple who did both--they walked most of the Camino Francés, took a break to visit friends in Spain, then went back to the city they stopped walking in. They wanted to catch up to their Camino family, so they rented bikes and rode for a few days to catch up and finish walking to Ssantiago with them. Very clever! | Camino Provisions