Roll out of Ysselsteyn and let the windmills lead the way: first De Volksvriend, then Johanna Elisabeth. Between them the route slips through the Bakelse Bos and Bakelsche Beemden nature reserves, then the Grotelsche Bos, before crossing the Nederheide heath. With 43 m of climbing spread over 77.3 km, the pedals keep turning easily, and the surface stays 97% paved. Then it's back to Ysselsteyn, windmills behind you.
