This one is important to me as it is the only event I kept in my mind for motivation while I was confined by illness. I so look forward to just getting out there.

Event: CLEAN AIR RIDE on the Withlacoochee Trail

When:

Saturday March 20, 2010. with kickoff 7-9 a.m.

Where: Inverness Trail Head

270 N Apopka Avenue

Inverness, FL 34450

The ride begins at the Inverness Trail Head this year, with additional SAG stops at Ridge Manor, Istachatta, and Citrus Springs. This paved Withlacoochee State Trail winds through Pasco, Hernando, & Citrus Counties in West Central Florida. The Trail Head is 2/10 mile north of the Old Historic Courthouse, downtown Inverness.

Start Time:

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. / Rain or Shine / No Mass Start / Continental Breakfast for all Entrants

Course:

Choose from 4 distances on this springtime nature ride!

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 never seen."

14 Miles heading South from the Trailhead, take our shortest loop and enjoy a scenic ride to Historic Floral City.

28 Miles with a fully supported SAG stop at the small town of Nobleton, including a park, music, & restrooms!

48 Miles is our most popular distance and the SAG stop is located at Ridge Manor Trailhead (24 miles South). With large food & beverage support.

100 Miles for the more serious rider. Ride the trail from end to end and complete this 50 mile stretch out & 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 Medallion to wear proudly.

Entry Fee:

Registration - Adult: $25.00

Registration - Child (12-and-Under): $12.00 includes T-shirt (in adult sizes only),

Continental Breakfast, Light Lunch at Inverness Trail Head from 11am-2pm,

Map, Sports Drink and Food at SAG Stops. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Event t-shirts guaranteed to riders registering by March 9th. Walk-up registration is accepted, includes t-shirt if available.

SAG Stops: 4 SAG Stops (Rest Areas with plenty of Food and Drink) along the route. Restrooms are also available. Support ends at 3:00 p.m.

Lunch:

Complimentary light lunch served at the Inverness Trail Head from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for all registered riders.

Registration:On line:

RaceIt.com will accept on-line registrations until Midnight on March 18th

By Mail:

Download and print application (see sidebar!) Mail applications to:

Citrus Road Runners

P.O. Box 94

Inverness, FL 34451

Ride Day:

Day of Ride registration, check-in, and packet pick-up: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Weather:

Check the local weather with The Weather Channel! 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 Click here to donate on-line to the Key Training Center Legacy: This ride was previously held as the "Clean Air Bike Ride" by the American Lung Assn. They have announced that they are moving the "Clean Air Bike Ride" to Pinellas County sometime in the Fall of 2007. We wanted to keep a spingtime ride on the Withlacoochee Trail, so we hope you'll join us for the Clean Air Ride on the Withlacoochee Trail this March 21st. More information on the American Lung Assn. ride can be found at www.lungfla.org Information: Citrus Road Runners Phone: (3 5 2) 6 3 7 - 2 4 7 5 Email: info@citrusroadrunners.org