We have been using our gravel bikes this week, they are perfect for the mix between roads (nice flat surfaces no potholes 🥰) some excellent cycle paths, as well as some trails.
Yesterday we covered some 38 miles (61kms) & a fairly low ascent of 1,342 ft (409 metres).
Today I loaded the wrong on route on to Garmin & we headed off in totally the wrong direction, up a blooming big hill, so we did an extra 8 miles or 13 km or so. I did think about singing "lost in France" by Bonnie Tyler, but I'm not sure it would have been appreciated & my singing voice is not good. So probs a good idea to keep quiet. we cycled some 50 ish miles ( 80 kms) with 1,700 ft (500 m) of ascent.
The site we are staying at is lovely 🥰 . I shall have to check out the history when I get home. It has a huge Union Flag and these 2 mannequins.......presumably a sailor/ soldier 👨✈️and a nurse 👩⚕️ ummm interesting pose 😳🤷♀️ oh la la 🤭
We cycled along Sword Beach & then to Pegasus Bridge for lunch. The will & determination required of Major John Howard & his men to get so far was incredible. There is so much more you could say about visiting sites like this & the respect they deserve. I cannot add to what has already been written. It is incredible to think so many young people and specifically men died defending their country.
Tracy very helpfully managed to reverse the route, so fortunately we managed to get back with any further routing errors. A short stop in Thaon, where white cola was the order the day. 👊 The last 8 miles was tough in the heat.
Rodney made sure we stretched when we got off the bikes, before we collapsed in a heap.
Thank you for reading 🥰
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Sounds like a lovely, yet poignant trip. Hopefully it won't get as hot as it is here - I certainly wouldn't want to be cycling in the afternoons. Hopefully the vino will cool you down. Enjoy the rest of your trip. J
It’s a lovely trip & well worth doing. It is the same sort of heat here as the UK are having. Wine is very palatable ☺️
A enjoyable read don’t get tempted to dive into the water take it easy when you have done your days ride
Thank you, I haven’t been in the sea but it is very tempting 🏊♀️☺️
Sounds like another great adventure even though it was a different route. Thanks for the photos all very interesting
It’s roasting here I played golf this morning with Rosie we finished at the 10th when the temperature got to 33
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Dx
Thank you Doreen, another magical mystery tour . I think the UK 🇬🇧 is warmer with you than France. 33o sounds to hot for golf xx