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 20 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 ( 88 kms) with 1,700 ft (310 m) of ascent.
The site we are staying in is lovely 🥰 . I shall have to check out the history when 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.
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.
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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