2010 Withlacoochee Clean Air Ride

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. Support And Gear 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. Massage: Pre & Post event Massage will be available on-site for a donation of $1/minute. (Cash Only Please) 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 a bit closer to the ride! 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 Information: Citrus Road Runners Phone: (3 5 2) 6 3 7 - 2 4 7 5 Email: [masked]