Opted for a little less hilly ride today. The ride starts from the McMinnville Evergreen Aviation Museum. Another fantastic early summer day: cloudy, minimal wind and temps near 60 to start. The first few miles goes through McMinnville then onto Hill Rd. Finally get into open, rural riding upon reaching Old Sheridan Rd. The next 8.5 miles is pleasant riding. Low-traffic roads and some rollers to make it interesting. The route by-passes the historic Erratic Rock Natural Site. Mile 16.6 is the dreading Highway 18 crossing at Bellevue. Traffic wasn't too bad at noon. The next section is the Highway 153 - Briedwell Rd - River Bend Rd segment. Generally flat with several large farms. Mile 26.3 starts the Highway 99W stretch. First thought is riding this highway can be daunting. But, despite the traffic, there is a wide shoulder. No issues at all, except for occasional rock debris in the bike land. First rest stop at the Amity High School (mile 30). Then it is back on Highway 153, Bellevue-Hopewell Rd for a 4.5 mile stretch with the only real climb. Nice, mile-long downhill to an intersection. The next several miles is on flats, through huge orchards and vineyards. Mile 41.2 is Dayton. The final 5.5 mile stretch is mostly on Loop Rd, riding by more large farms and finally to Highway 18 at at Cruickshank Rd. Go west on Highway 18 back to the Museum entrance and the finish.