Clean Air Ride

Clean Air Ride Race Information

<h2><strong>                 The 2026 Clean Air Bike Ride is Saturday, March 28, 2026         <br /><br /></strong></h2> <h2><strong>                                                  Team Awards<br /></strong></h2> <h2><strong>Two super cool awards 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.<br /><br /></strong></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">Please join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026 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<strong> <span style="text-decoration:underline">The</span></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"> <strong>Train Station Restaurant, 218 N Apopka Ave</strong> <br /></span></span></p> <p><b><span style="font-size:18pt">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.</span>  <br /><br /></b></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Our trail is the longest paved trail in Florida and listed in National Geographic&#39;s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 20 trails in the United States. The World Wildlife Fund says our trail is &#34;One of the coolest places you&#39;ve EVER seen&#34;.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Choose from 5 distances on this springtime nature ride:</span></p> <p><b><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000">14 Miles:</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">Heading South from the Trailhead, take our shortest loop and enjoy a scenic ride to Historic Floral City.</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><strong>28 Miles:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Enjoy a fully supported SAG stop at the small town of Nobleton, including a park, music, and restrooms!</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><strong>48 Miles:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">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.</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><strong>100 kilometers (62.13 Miles)</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">For those wanting to do a Metric Century.</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><strong>100 Miles</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">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</span></p> <div><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><em><strong>Century Challenge</strong></em></span></div> <div><span style="color:#000000">Riders who complete the 100 mile route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher award to display proudly.</span></div> <p><u><b><br /><br /></b></u><span style="color:#000000"><b>Entry Fee:  </b></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><b>EARLY BIRD SPECIAL</b>: $35 (by January 31)<br /></span><span style="color:#000000">Pre-Reg: $45 (by Mar 16)<br /></span><span style="color:#000000">Late: $50 (by Mar 26)<br />Day of Ride Registration: $60</span></p> <p><b>YOUTH PRICING is $10 off adult price</b></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Continental Breakfast </span><br /><br /></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Light Lunch at Inverness Trail Head from 11AM-2PM.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Map, Sports Drink &amp; Food at SAG Stops. </span><br /><br /></li><li><span style="color:#000000">SAG Stops: 4 SAG Stops (rest areas with</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">plenty of food &amp; drink) along the route. </span><br /><br /></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Children must be accompanied by an adult.</span></li></ul> <p> </p>