Bike City Century Ride
About this race
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.
No Early Packet Pickup
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 ChallengeAward 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:
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Continental Breakfast
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Custom Event Shirt (Bike City Century Ride)
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Lunch at The Train Station Patio from 11 AM - 3 PM (Bike City Century Ride Participants)
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4 Food & Hydration at SAG Stops along the route
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Bike Support on course
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Century Riders Recognition
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Chance to win some super cool Raffle Items
All Proceeds From This Event Go To The Rotary Club of Downtown Inverness
Pick your distance
Cycling
Bike City Century Ride (All Distances)
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 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 and 100K route will receive a commemorative Century Finisher item to display proudly.
Bike City Century Ride Virtual
If you're able to be with us in Spirit, but not in Person, then this Virtual Bike City Century 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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Inverness.
Course
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Withlacoochee State Trail Ride
12th Annual Save A Heart Hybrid 5K
YMCA Youth Triathlon
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Inverness events
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