START TIME: 7:00AM - 9:00AM (no mass start) Rain or Shine.

LOCATION: The ride will begin at the North Apopka Avenue Trail Crossing at 315 N Apopka Ave. in Inverness.  Continental breakfast will be available and lunch is from 11AM to 2PM.

T-SHIRTS: Riders who pre-register on or before September 11, 2011 will receive a quality shirt with the 17th Annual Ride theme on the front. Those who register after September 11, 2011 or the day of the ride are not guaranteed a t-shirt. If no size is selected below, you will receive a large.

DISTANCE: The Withlacoochee State Trail is a paved, 46 mile long converted railroad track. You can determine your own ride distance. A fun ride to Floral City and back will be 14 miles. A ride to the North End and back is 32 miles, combined with a ride to Istachatta Highway (476) and back is 60 miles. To the end of the trail in both directions will be 92 miles. Optional Century ride offered with 8 mile on road loop (map provided).

ENTRY FEE: $20.00 per rider up to and including the pre-register day of September 11, 2011. Entries post-marked or submitted after September 11, 2011 will be $25.00 per rider. If confirmation desired, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Children under 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

SAG STOPS: Five stops along the way will provide water, sports drinks and food. Restrooms are available at SAG stops. All support ends at 3PM.

DOOR PRIZES: All door prizes will be given to randomly selected pre-registered riders only and will be available for pick up from 9AM to 2PM on ride day. At least one bike will be included in the door prizes. 

For more information call: (352) 527-9535 or e-mail: richg37s@yahoo.com.

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