Clean Air Ride
- Date Sat 22nd March 2025
- Location Inverness, Florida
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the 2025 Clean Air Ride on Saturday, March 22nd in Inverness, Citrus! Organised by DRC Sports, this event offers a variety of race distances to cater to all levels of riders, with options including 14 miles, 28 miles, 48 miles, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles. The ride takes place on the longest paved trail in Florida, offering stunning views and plenty of wide-open spaces for participants to enjoy. With multiple SAG stops along the route, riders can refuel and recharge before continuing on their journey. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting event and support the Key Training Center. Register early to take advantage of special pricing and enjoy a day of cycling, camaraderie, and fun!
Organiser's Description
THE 2025 CLEAN AIR BIKE RIDE IS SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
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.
Please join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025 with kickoff 7.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m. Rain or Shine. No Mass Start. Continental Breakfast for all Entrants! Day of ride registration, check-in, and packet pick-up: 7:00 AM 9:00 AM at the Inverness Trail Head, 315 N Apopka Ave.
EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY FROM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT THE DRC SPORTS OFFICE, LOCATED AT 5121 E TANGELO LANE, INVERNESS, FL 34453.
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 Trailhead pavilion area 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 Key Training Center.
Choose from 5 distances on this springtime nature ride:
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
_CENTURY CHALLENGE_
Riders who complete the 100 mile route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher award to display proudly.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $35 (by Oct 31)
Pre-Reg: $45 (by Mar 9)
Late: $50 (by Mar 19)
Day of Ride Registration: $60
YOUTH PRICING IS $10 OFF ADULT PRICE
* Continental Breakfast
* Light Lunch at Inverness Trail Head from 11AM-2PM.
* Map, Sports Drink & Food at SAG Stops.
* SAG Stops: 4 SAG Stops (rest areas with
plenty of food & drink) along the route.
* Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Please join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025 with kickoff 7.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m. Rain or Shine. No Mass Start. Continental Breakfast for all Entrants! Day of ride registration, check-in, and packet pick-up: 7:00 AM 9:00 AM at the Inverness Trail Head, 315 N Apopka Ave.
EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY FROM 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT THE DRC SPORTS OFFICE, LOCATED AT 5121 E TANGELO LANE, INVERNESS, FL 34453.
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 Trailhead pavilion area 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 Key Training Center.
Choose from 5 distances on this springtime nature ride:
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
_CENTURY CHALLENGE_
Riders who complete the 100 mile route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher award to display proudly.
ENTRY FEE:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $35 (by Oct 31)
Pre-Reg: $45 (by Mar 9)
Late: $50 (by Mar 19)
Day of Ride Registration: $60
YOUTH PRICING IS $10 OFF ADULT PRICE
* Continental Breakfast
* Light Lunch at Inverness Trail Head from 11AM-2PM.
* Map, Sports Drink & Food at SAG Stops.
* SAG Stops: 4 SAG Stops (rest areas with
plenty of food & drink) along the route.
* Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Races
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Clean Air Bike Ride
Includes Event T-Shirt
Sat 22nd March 2025
$35.00
Choose from 5 distances on this springtime nature ride: 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, 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: Riders who complete the 100 mile route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher item to display proudly. -
Virtual Clean Air Bike Ride
Includes Event T-Shirt
$35.00
If you're able to be with us in Spirit, but not in Person, then this Virtual Clean Air Bike 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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