The 2022 Clean Air Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2022

• The 2021 Clean Air Ride has been cancelled, due to several important factors. As of February 1st, access to the trail for group activities has still not been granted. Because of the continued COVID-19 STATEWIDE RESPONSE, the State of Florida has not issued a permit for the 2021 event. In addition, the state has begun a paving project on the trail, beginning in January and continuing until June, that will closed a number of sections of the trail and we would not be able to provide the Century distance as an option, even if we were granted a permit. (Click for State Website)
• The trail remains open for riders, according to the website, but not for group activities. If we were to re-schedule the event to the fall, then we might negatively impact the RTT Ride in October, which we don't want to do. We hope everyone stays healthy and safe. Enjoy the trail this Spring and we hope to see you all again in 2022.
• We thank you for your patience and understanding. We are disappointed as well. The Key Training Center counts on this event to help raise much needed funds to support their unfunded developmentally disabled clients. If you would like to continue your support of the Key, you can make a Tax Deductible Donation by clicking HERE. All monies will go directly to the Key. We appreciate everyone's support through these difficult times.
  

CLEAN AIR RIDE on the Withlacoochee Trail
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• Where:
  Inverness Depot
  218a N Apopka Avenue
  Inverness, FL 34450
• When:
  Saturday, March 19, 2022 with kickoff 7.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
  Rain or Shine. No Mass Start. Continental Breakfast for all Entrants
• Course:
  Our trail is the longest paved trail in Florida and listed in National Geographic's Traveler Magazine as one of the top 20 trails in the United States. The World Wildlife Fund says our trail is "One of the coolest places you've EVER seen".
  
  
  The ride begins at the Inverness Depot / Liberty Park this year, with additional SAG stops in the areas of Ridge Manor, Istachatta, and Citrus Springs. This fully paved Withlacoochee State Trail winds through Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties in West Central Florida. The Depot District is 2/10 mile north of the Old Historic Courthouse in downtown Inverness.
  
  

  Choose from 5 distances on this springtime nature ride:

  You will receive a detailed Map, including Support Station Locations, in your Ride Packet.

  
  
  • 14 Miles:
    Heading South from the Depot, take our shortest loop and enjoy a scenic ride to Historic Floral City.
    
    
  • 28 Miles:
    Enjoy a supported SAG stop at the small town of Istachatta, next to the Post Office
    
    
  • 48 Miles:
    This is our most popular distance and the SAG stop is located 1.5 miles North of the Ridge Manor Trailhead (24 miles South) with snacks and beverage support.
    
    
  • 100 kilometers (62.13 Miles)
    For those wanting to do a Metric Century, we have added this distance in 2020
    
    
  • 100 Miles
    For the more serious rider. Ride the trail from end to end and complete this 50 mile stretch out and back with limited road crossings and plenty of wide open space to spin your wheels



• Century Challenge (See the Route Map)

  Riders who complete the 100 Mile Century Challenge route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher Tile to display proudly.

Team Awards!

• Two Super Cool Trophies will be awarded to the Team with the Most Participants and the Team that completes the Most Miles! .
  Minimum of 10 per team to qualify

• Entry Fees: (2022 Registration will Open on April 1, 2021)
  Registration: $40.00 by March 16, 2022
  Entry fee includes T-shirt (in adult sizes only), Continental Breakfast, Light Snacks at Inverness Depot District from 11am-2pm, Map, Water, Sports Drink and Snacks at SAG Stops. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  Day of Ride: $45.00
• Registration:
  • On line:
    www.RunSignUp.com will accept on-line registrations until Midnight on September 16th
  • By Mail:
    Download and print application (PDF Document)! Make checks payable to:

    • Citrus Road Runners

    Mail applications and checks to:

    • Citrus Road Runners
      P.O. Box 94
      Inverness, FL 34451-0094
      

  • Ride-Day:
    Day-of-Ride registration and packet pick-up: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
• Donate!
  Proceeds to benefit the Key Training Center, an organization dedicated to serving adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Since 1966, the Key Center has offered "Kindness, Love, Dignity, and Respect" to individuals and their families, providing vitally needed community based services to nearly 300 developmentally disabled adult citizens. Find out more at www.keytrainingcenter.org
• Support And Gear Stops:
  Four SAG Stops (Rest Areas with limited Snacks and Drink) along the route. Restrooms are also available. Support ends at 3:00 p.m.
• Lunch:
  Complimentary light snacks served at the Inverness Trail Head from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for all registered riders.
• Weather:
  Check the local weather with The Weather Channel!
• Information:
  Citrus Road Runners
  Phone: (3 5 2)  6 3 7 - 2 4 7 5
  Email:
  •   info@drcsports.com
• Updates:
  Updates will be posted to this page.