Another effort on the Ritner Creek Covered Bridge Loop. Ride starts at the Indendence City Park. Head west through Monmouth and then on Highway 194 to the Kings Valley Jct. There is a mile long hill a couple miles out of Monmouth, then a lengthy downhill. Go left toward Kings Valley at the Highway 223 junction. There is another lengthy climb followed by a nice downhill. This section goes by Pedee School and church. After another half-mile climb, it is another 1.5 miles or so to the covered bridge. This was a fast section, thanks to a nice tailwind. Easy to maintain 22-24 mph. Rest stop in Kings Valley just before the turn for Maxfield Creek Rd (mile 23.8). The next 7 miles to Arlie was tough. A long, steady climb for 4 miles with headwind. At mile 31.1 is the turn onto Arlie Rd. The first 3 or so miles weren't bad, despite a slight crosswind. The final 3 miles to the Highway 99W junction were more challenging due to wind. At Corvallis Rd, was able to enjoy the tailwind for 2.4 miles. The final 12 miles were brutal. Direct headwind and some hills.