Event Description

Sponsored by Friends of Lake Apopka (FOLA), cycle around one Florida's true treasures. Choose from 8, 16, 32, 40 mile rides. The 40 mile ride starts in downtown historic Winter Garden, 104 S Lakeview Ave, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (City Pavilion)

All other distances start at Magnolia Park (2929 S Binion Rd, Apopka, FL 32703) and are on non-paved, gravel trails.

A hybrid, mountain, or cyclocross  style bike is strongly recommended for all distances.

 All ride distances start at 8:30am.

The 40 mile ride includes great paved trails: West Orange Trail, South Lake Trail, and a gravel trail: Lake Apopka Loop Trail. Once a fishing paradise known for its trophy bass, Lake Apopka endured nearly five decades of pollution, but after 20 years of restoration efforts, the lake is finally recovering.

Connect the Trails is during Veterans Day weekend. Please join us in saluting veterans.

All ride participants will receive one free adult beverage at Crooked Can Brewery after the ride (426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787)

Everyone who registers by October 27th will get their t-shirt on the day of the ride at Crooked Can.

Registrants after October 27th can pick up their t-shirts at Winter Garden Wheel Works beginning Novemeber 25th. 

Friends Of Lake Apopka (FOLA) is a citizen advocacy group focused on restoring Lake Apopka to its once pristine condition. Come join us for our third annual event and see the beauty of Florida's 4th largest lake.

Event details and schedule

Helmets are required and everyone must sign a waiver.  Bring sunscreen and a couple of water bottles. There will be reststops approximately every 10 miles. This event will held be rain or shine.