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 passed, 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 enroute 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, some 20,000+ German soldiers are laid to rest there.
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
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
Another bike ride nearly over you have certainly seen some sights it has been a good read following you each day thank you
Awesome pics. Definitely missed a couple of the monuments as traveled by car.
Enjoy the rest of your trip
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