Today was the Six Covered Bridges Ride. Always a favorite due to the scenery and the low-traffic roads. Ride starts from Pioneer Park in Stayton. After crossing the Santiam River the route goes on Kingston-Jordan Rd. A couple of short hills early, then a downhill. At mile 4 is the first climb, 2.25 miles, but not overly steep. The climb is followed by a long downhill to Highway 226. Bridge #1, Hannah, is a mile 10.5, just off Highway 226. Bridge #2, Shimanek, is at mile 15.2. The next 9 miles is open, flat country on Richardson Gap Rd then Larwood Drive to Bridge #3, Larwood. Short rest stop at Larwood. The next 6.6 mile segment is on Fish Hatchery Rd back to Highway 226. Nice, easy spinning here, except for one short hill. The route goes into Crabtree, then on Hungry Hill Rd to Bridge #4, Hoffman (mile 33.7) and the next rest stop. The next few miles are a bit more difficult due to a long, gradual climb on Highway 226 toward Scio. There is a nice long downhill just before entering Scio. The route does a little loop through town to hit a small covered bridge over Thomas Creek. Bridge #5, Gilkey, is at mile 43. Lots of flowering plants just off the road worthy of photos. The last short, steep climb is at mile 47.8, on Miller Cemetery Rd. Picked up some crosswind starting from Hoffman Bridge and continued for the remainder of the ride. The last few miles covered Shelburn Drive, River Dr. SE to Stayton-Scio Rd then back to the park.