Once again we had nice weather and remarkably a good tailwind all day again.
We did need the help, because it was 69 kms and the section from Folkestone to Dover was a very steep and long climb. We cycled up Dover Hill and along the top of the famous white cliffs. The views were very good looking south towards the French coast, which we could see clearly.
We also came across the Battle Of Britain Memorial which was very thought-provoking. It was quite moving to think that at the time of the battle (10th July to 30th October 1940), one could have stood at this spot and witnessed the dogfights and seen the planes being shot down. It was a crucial turning point of the war, and the British tenacity and success was such a critical factor which apparently decided the Nazis to postpone invasion plans indefinitely.
Route: Rye - Camber - Lydd - Old Romney - Hythe - Sandgate - Copt Point - Farthingloe - Premier Inn, Dover Central.
A stainless steel sculpture of a crashed Stukka.
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