Chose to do a flat ride today, but wasn't expecting all the wind. This route starts at the Champoeg State Park Visitor Center. Several other cyclists were there when I arrived. The first 12 miles heads south on French Prairie Rd. Usually there is a north or tailwind, but not today. Blustery southwest wind due to a frontal passage. The next 6 miles is on River Rd then Matheny Rd and into the Willamette Mission State Park. Ride through the park and then hit the bike path along the river that comes out at Matheny Rd. Head north then east back to River Rd. Finally was able to enjoy a tailwind on this part. The next 12 miles travels north to the River Rd/French Prairie Rd junction, then northwest to north on River Rd through Fairfield and into St. Paul. Nice, comfortable 20-22 mph spin on the final 6 miles. Ride through St. Paul to Mission St. Turn left onto MIssion St. Got stuck behind a big farm tractor going about 10-12 mph. No way to pass it until the turn for Riverside Dr NE. Got by the tractor and had mainly tailwind for the remaining 8 miles back to Champoeg.