Rochester-Dover. 50 miles in 8.5 hours.
Set off this morning in mist and light drizzle but cleared after half an hour. The going was hilly all the way to Dover but no steep climb like yesterday’s up Blackheath Hill. They followed the A2 all the way – this is the old Roman Watling Street and therefore straight as they come. Luckily as it is a Sunday they met few lorries which meant a pleasant enough ride. Also hooray for Kent County Council there was a bicycle lane much of the way.
A cappuccino at Sittingbourne and they a sandwich lunch closer to Canterbury. They aim to have light lunches but giving themselves enough energy for the ride.
Arrived at the ferry through the old ton of Dover which was much nicer than through the new road system most of us now drive on. Crossing was uneventful to Calais. Now safely at their billet. Unfortunately the hotel won’t let them keep the bike indoors so it is outside chained and hopefully under a security camera. Off to dinner at their favourite restaurant on the port.
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