3 cycling events in Citrus County, Florida

The 2026 Clean Air Bike Ride is Saturday, March 28, 2026

Team Awards

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.

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 The Train Station Restaurant, 218 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 January 31)

Pre-Reg: $45 (by Mar 16)

Late: $50 (by Mar 26)

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.

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 for the Crystal River Sprint Triathlon on

Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Triathlon: Swim 0.25 Mile, Bike 12 Miles, Run 3 Miles.

Duathlon: Run 1 Miles, Bike 12 Miles, Run 3 Miles.

Aquabike: Swim .25 Mile, Bike 12 Miles, Run thru the Finish Line

YOU MUST HAVE your USAT card and picture ID at packet pick up

If you want to pick up a packet for someone other than yourself, please request an Affidavit Form at [email protected]. This is the only way to pick up someone else's packet, no exceptions!

FRIDAY:

At this time, there will be NO EARLY PACKET PICKUP for Crystal River Tri You can pick up your packet on Saturday morning at the race site.

SATURDAY:

6:00 AM Registration Opens; Day of Race registration (if available), check-in, packet pick up.

7:30 AM - First Wave Start

10:30 AM - COURSE CLOSED

~ Custom Medal for all Finishers! ~