Bike City Century Ride
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price $38.08
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the 3rd Annual Bike City Century Ride on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in beautiful Inverness, Florida! This exciting event kicks off between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, rain or shine, at the Inverness Train Station. Participants can choose from multiple race distances, including a scenic 14-mile ride to historic Floral City, a 28-mile route with a lively SAG stop in Nobleton, a popular 48-mile challenge with food and hydration support, or tackle the ambitious 100-mile or 100-kilometer options for serious riders.
Riders will enjoy the stunning Withlacoochee State Trail, recognized as one of the top trails in the U.S. by National Geographic, winding through picturesque Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. The event promises a festive atmosphere with a continental breakfast, lunch at the Train Station patio, and numerous SAG stops providing refreshments along the way. Plus, participants will have a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes and compete for awards in various challenges. Join us for a fun-filled day while supporting the Rotary Club of Downtown Inverness!
Riders will enjoy the stunning Withlacoochee State Trail, recognized as one of the top trails in the U.S. by National Geographic, winding through picturesque Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. The event promises a festive atmosphere with a continental breakfast, lunch at the Train Station patio, and numerous SAG stops providing refreshments along the way. Plus, participants will have a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes and compete for awards in various challenges. Join us for a fun-filled day while supporting the Rotary Club of Downtown Inverness!
Organiser's Description
THE 3RD ANNUAL BIKE CITY CENTURY RIDE IS SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026
PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY MAY 3, 2026 WITH KICKOFF 7.00 A.M. - 9.00 A.M. RAIN OR SHINE.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR ALL ENTRANTS!
DAY OF RIDE REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN, AND PACKET PICK-UP: 7:00 AM 9:00 AM AT THE INVERNESS TRAIN STATION, 218 N APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, MAY 1, FROM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT THE DRC SPORTS OFFICE: 5121 E TANGELO LANE, INVERNESS, FL
THE WITHLACOOCHEE STATE 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 TRAIN STATION RESTAURANT/AMUSEMENT FACILITY WITH ADDITIONAL SAG STOPS AT AROUND THE RIDGE MANOR, ISTACHATTA, AND CITRUS SPRINGS AREAS. THIS PAVED WITHLACOOCHEE STATE TRAIL WINDS THROUGH PASCO, HERNANDO AND CITRUS COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA. THE TRAIL HEAD IS 2/10 MILE NORTH OF THE OLD HISTORIC COURTHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN INVERNESS. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN INVERNESS.
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:
14 MILES:
HEADING SOUTH FROM THE TRAILHEAD, TAKE OUR SHORTEST LOOP AND ENJOY A SCENIC RIDE TO HISTORIC FLORAL CITY.
28 MILES:
ENJOY A FULLY SUPPORTED SAG STOP AT THE SMALL TOWN OF NOBLETON, INCLUDING A PARK, MUSIC, AND RESTROOMS!
48 MILES:
THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR DISTANCE AND THE SAG STOP IS LOCATED AT RIDGE MANOR TRAILHEAD (24 MILES SOUTH) WITH LARGE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPPORT.
100 KILOMETERS (62.13 MILES)
FOR THOSE WANTING TO DO A METRIC CENTURY.
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.
_TEAM CHALLENGE
_AWARD FOR THE TEAM WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS!_
_
_SCHOOL SPIRIT CHALLENGE
_AWARD FOR MOST PARTICIPANTS BY SCHOOL!_
CENTURY CHALLENGE
_RIDERS WHO COMPLETE THE 100 MILE OR 100K ROUTE WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE CENTURY FINISHER AWARD TO DISPLAY PROUDLY.
BIKE CITY FUN RIDE
EARLY BIRD: $35 (BY MARCH 1)
REGISTRATION: $40 (BY APRIL 5)
LATE REGISTRATION: $45 (BY APRIL 29)
DAY OF RIDE: $50
YOUTH_ (AGES 12 AND UNDER) _
REGISTRATION: $10 (BY APRIL 29)
DAY OF RIDE: $20
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:
*
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
*
CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT (BIKE CITY CENTURY RIDE)
*
LUNCH AT THE TRAIN STATION PATIO FROM 11 AM - 3 PM (BIKE CITY CENTURY RIDE PARTICIPANTS)
*
4 FOOD & HYDRATION AT SAG STOPS ALONG THE ROUTE
*
BIKE SUPPORT ON COURSE
*
CENTURY RIDERS RECOGNITION
*
CHANCE TO WIN SOME SUPER COOL RAFFLE ITEMS
_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN INVERNESS_
PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY MAY 3, 2026 WITH KICKOFF 7.00 A.M. - 9.00 A.M. RAIN OR SHINE.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR ALL ENTRANTS!
DAY OF RIDE REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN, AND PACKET PICK-UP: 7:00 AM 9:00 AM AT THE INVERNESS TRAIN STATION, 218 N APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, MAY 1, FROM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT THE DRC SPORTS OFFICE: 5121 E TANGELO LANE, INVERNESS, FL
THE WITHLACOOCHEE STATE 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 TRAIN STATION RESTAURANT/AMUSEMENT FACILITY WITH ADDITIONAL SAG STOPS AT AROUND THE RIDGE MANOR, ISTACHATTA, AND CITRUS SPRINGS AREAS. THIS PAVED WITHLACOOCHEE STATE TRAIL WINDS THROUGH PASCO, HERNANDO AND CITRUS COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA. THE TRAIL HEAD IS 2/10 MILE NORTH OF THE OLD HISTORIC COURTHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN INVERNESS. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN INVERNESS.
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:
14 MILES:
HEADING SOUTH FROM THE TRAILHEAD, TAKE OUR SHORTEST LOOP AND ENJOY A SCENIC RIDE TO HISTORIC FLORAL CITY.
28 MILES:
ENJOY A FULLY SUPPORTED SAG STOP AT THE SMALL TOWN OF NOBLETON, INCLUDING A PARK, MUSIC, AND RESTROOMS!
48 MILES:
THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR DISTANCE AND THE SAG STOP IS LOCATED AT RIDGE MANOR TRAILHEAD (24 MILES SOUTH) WITH LARGE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPPORT.
100 KILOMETERS (62.13 MILES)
FOR THOSE WANTING TO DO A METRIC CENTURY.
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.
_TEAM CHALLENGE
_AWARD FOR THE TEAM WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS!_
_
_SCHOOL SPIRIT CHALLENGE
_AWARD FOR MOST PARTICIPANTS BY SCHOOL!_
CENTURY CHALLENGE
_RIDERS WHO COMPLETE THE 100 MILE OR 100K ROUTE WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE CENTURY FINISHER AWARD TO DISPLAY PROUDLY.
BIKE CITY FUN RIDE
EARLY BIRD: $35 (BY MARCH 1)
REGISTRATION: $40 (BY APRIL 5)
LATE REGISTRATION: $45 (BY APRIL 29)
DAY OF RIDE: $50
YOUTH_ (AGES 12 AND UNDER) _
REGISTRATION: $10 (BY APRIL 29)
DAY OF RIDE: $20
YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES:
*
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
*
CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT (BIKE CITY CENTURY RIDE)
*
LUNCH AT THE TRAIN STATION PATIO FROM 11 AM - 3 PM (BIKE CITY CENTURY RIDE PARTICIPANTS)
*
4 FOOD & HYDRATION AT SAG STOPS ALONG THE ROUTE
*
BIKE SUPPORT ON COURSE
*
CENTURY RIDERS RECOGNITION
*
CHANCE TO WIN SOME SUPER COOL RAFFLE ITEMS
_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNTOWN INVERNESS_
Races
-
Bike City Century Ride (All Distances)
Incl. $3.08 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$38.08
14 Miles: Heading South from the Trailhead, take our shortest loop and enjoy a scenic ride to Historic Floral City. 28 Miles: Enjoy a fully supported SAG stop at the small town of Nobleton, including a park and restrooms! 48 Miles: This is our most popular distance and the SAG stop is located at Ridge Manor Trailhead (24 miles South) with large food and beverage support. 100 kilometers (62.13 miles): For those wanting to do a Metric Century. 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: Riders who complete the 100 Mile and 100K route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher item to display proudly. -
Bike City Century Ride Virtual
Incl. $3.08 Fee & Event Shirt
$38.08
If you're able to be with us in Spirit, but not in Person, then this Virtual Bike City Century Ride is for you. You complete the distance of your choice and we will send you a race package with t-shirt and for those completing the 100 mile Century Challenge, you will receive a commemorative Century Finisher item to display proudly.
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