Giro d\\\'Italia 2016 - Second stage

Historical sights in Arnhem
The pleasant center of Arnhem is the starting point of this route. Before you get on your bike, you can admire the Eusebius Church. This church was almost completely destroyed during the Battle of Arnhem during the Second World War, but you don't see anything of it anymore. The John Frost Bridge, which you cycle over at the beginning of the route, also has a past that has to do with the war. The bridge is named after the British lieutenant colonel who reached this bridge with his unit during the Battle of Arnhem. He was unable to completely capture the bridge.

Detour via the Veluwe
Via Oosterbeek and past Deelen Air Base you then cycle to the Veluwe. The forests here seem endless and the area is hilly. You then cycle into the heart of Nijmegen via Wageningen and Rhenen. So you don't cycle directly from Arnhem to Nijmegen, but you take a trip to the Veluwe and the Betuwe.

The Grebberg
Just before Rhenen you come across an obstacle on the route: the Grebberg. This climb may be short, but it is steep. Not steep enough to be included in the Giro mountains classification, but this climb will still be tough for recreational cyclists. Keep that in mind. Are you ready for an adventurous trip, but do you find the route too long to cycle in one go? Then divide the route into several parts and spread it over several days. Bring your own tent and spend the night at campsites or rest in a nice hotel along the way. Then such a long route is a lot easier to conquer.