Ride starts at Riverview Park in Independence. The first 18.5 miles is the Buena Vista ferry loop. This segment goes through part of the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge, including the little unincorporated site of Sydney. The ferry is at mile 12.3. Bikes are only $1. Paid $3 for the Canby Ferry. A good portion of the climbing occurs on Corvallis Rd, before reaching Suver Rd. The halfway point is a little farm stand at Highway 99W, before crossing onto Arlie Rd. The Arlie Rd segment is 11.5 miles, with a few rollers. At mile 39.7 is the junction for Kings Valley Highway. This 7-mile section to Dallas is usually slower-going due to headwind and some incline. Made pretty good time on it today with the lack of wind. The final 12 miles goes through Dallas, then Rickreall to Greenwood Rd South and finally Highway 51, or Independence Highway.