The 2020 Clean Air Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020

• The 2020 Clean Air Ride is moving forward, but with a few changes due to the Rails to Trails limitations. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 STATEWIDE RESPONSE, the State of Florida has rescinded all event permits. We will not be able to operate any part of our event on State Property. This presents a delicate situation, so please read carefully. We have spent the last several weeks working out the details to stay in compliance.
• The event Packet Pickup and ALL SAG Stops have been moved off of State property. The Packet Pickup has been moved to the Inverness Depot (under the water tower) which is on City property, across the street from the original site. SAG support will be located at various locations just off the trail. A description of each will be in your packet, so you know how to find them. The trail is open to the public, so you are free to ride anywhere you want. We are not requiring you to ride on the trail to receive support at any SAG Station, you may arrive there however you want. You may also pick up your packet and choose to ride elsewhere or on another date.
• ALL COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE. We will still be operating with our safety protocols to help insure a safe ride. This will mean a limited amount of individually wrapped snack items (not the huge buffet and hot food items you are used to...sorry!) and both water and Gatorade will be in bottles. No bulk water will be available from IGLOO Coolers. Staff will be screened and wear the appropriate PPE. Please fill out the REQUIRED HEALTH SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE prior to picking up your packet. If you do not feel well, please stay home. We can arrange to have it mailed to you.
• We thank you for your patience and understanding. We were all hoping for a different outcome and appreciate everyone's support through this crisis. This is a time for all of us, as Americans, to support each other and help each other weather the storm.
  

CLEAN AIR RIDE on the Withlacoochee Trail
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• Where:
  Inverness Depot
  218a N Apopka Avenue
  Inverness, FL 34450
• When:
  Saturday, September 19, 2020 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:
  Registration: $40.00 by September 16, 2020
  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.