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Why do both routes avoid the Margate corner?
I think the main reason is that it's shared path with loads of peds, so really slow. But if you've not been to Margate then may be worth doing, and won't be so crowded in winter. Makes a contrast from all the lanes.
I did it about 15 years ago and thought it was OK, apart from a cafe which had the most disgusting fried breakfast ever and where the guy moaned because I charged my phone on his electricity.
Margate used to be a bit down at heel but is being gentrified. Broadstairs / Ramsgate are more up market. It's ukip / reform country.
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I might do this after xmas with the missus. What's the verdict on the OG route versus @youramericanlover version? Did you fix the blocked bits? Is YAL's more off-road or less? (I have 50mm slicks but could go bigger and knobbier and the grrl can go road or gravel wheels) Why do both routes avoid the Margate corner?
I have more time off than her so was also thinking about riding over to France from Dover and doing @frank9755 Calais to Dieppe route along the coast. What are my odds of just rocking up and getting on the ferries versus booking ahead?