Our last day of the beaches; Omaha. We have visited Gold, Sword, Utah & Juno - if you haven't ever been to Normandy to visit the beaches, I can highly recommend it, doing it on a bike (gravel; MTB; e-bike; hybrid equally suitable) makes the whole experience even better 😊.
There are very many small memorials at the road side that we cycled past, or off on tracks & side roads, like the one for the "Filthy 13" (see picture). You would miss them if you were in a car or a coach 😢.
We have cycled a total of 54.3 miles (87.4 kms) today with 1,900 ft ( 579m) of ascent . The trails, bike lanes & roads have generally been superb.
We stopped at the Maisy Battery and at a Military site, that was literally built & buried into the cliffs en route to Omaha Beach.
The ride from the Maisy Battery to Omaha Beach on the bike paths at the top of the cliffs was amazing & very windy. Gravel bikes or MTB essential! Lunch in Omaha beach 🏖️ (which looked beautiful in the sunshine).
We headed off back to Caretan stopping off at the German Military Cemetery on the way, where some 20,000+ German soldiers are laid to rest.
I've had two more people contact me on the Sailor & Nurse, thank you Bridget 😊. This couple certainly get around. This photo was taken in San Diego, California 🥰. Gill has also left a comment about having the picture on her bedroom wall for many years. Thank you for the feedback, it is much appreciated 🥰
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Thanks for the photos it all looks absolutely wonderful.
I will.book you in on Thursday.
Dx
Thank you Doreen. See you Thursday xx
Great achievement Wendy and friends. I feel I have learned a thing or two just reading your blog! See you soon to hear first hand all your experience of the trip xx
Thanks Lesley. If you haven’t done a trip like this, you shld put it on your bucket list xx
Another bike ride nearly over you have certainly seen some sights it has been a good read following you each day thank you
Looking forward to seeing you Monday xx
Awesome pics. Definitely missed a couple of the monuments as traveled by car.
Enjoy the rest of your trip
Thanks Liz. Definitely a trip to do on a bike imo. See you soon
An amazing trip Wendy! And a so good to read about it on this awesome blog. Fab photos too!
Well done and enjoy the rest of your trip x
Thank you Paul. Glad you enjoyed reading it