Maybe It’s Time to See Citrus County on Two Wheels
CITRUS COUNTY, FL — Every trip to the gas pump seems to take another bite out of the family budget.
But here in Citrus County, there’s another way to get out of the house, enjoy our community and leave the gas gauge alone for an afternoon.
Get on a bike.
And if you don’t own one, there’s a local Citrus County business that can help.
🚲 Meet Sparky’s Green Rides
Sparky’s Green Rides is a local, family-owned bicycle business serving Citrus County from locations in Crystal River and Inverness.
They offer traditional bicycles and e-bikes, rentals, sales, parts, accessories and bicycle service.
So whether you’re looking to buy your first e-bike, get an old bicycle back on the road, or simply rent a bike for an afternoon adventure, Sparky’s gives you a local place to start.
🌳 We Already Have the Trails
One of the best parts about cycling in Citrus County is that we don’t have to travel somewhere else to find a place to ride.
The Withlacoochee State Trail runs for approximately 46 miles and passes directly through Inverness. The mostly flat, paved former railroad corridor travels through forests, small communities and some beautiful parts of Florida’s Nature Coast.
Inverness has even been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community and a designated Florida Trail Town.
Over in Crystal River, cyclists can explore the Crosstown Trail, downtown, parks and other developing bicycle connections around the community.
You could live here for years and still discover parts of Citrus County you’ve never really noticed from behind a steering wheel.
⚡ “BUT I’M NOT RIDING 20 MILES!”
Fair enough.
That’s also why e-bikes have become so interesting.
You still get outside and pedal, but electric assistance can make longer rides, hills and headwinds considerably easier.
For someone who hasn’t ridden a bicycle in twenty years, an e-bike can make getting back on two wheels a whole lot less intimidating.
Sparky’s specializes in both conventional bicycles and electric bikes, so you can stop in and learn what the different options actually do before deciding whether an e-bike is right for you.
❤️ BUY LOCAL. RIDE LOCAL. EXPLORE LOCAL.
This is exactly the kind of combination Citrus County Independence likes.
A locally owned business supporting an activity that gets residents outside enjoying our own community.
Instead of spending another Saturday driving somewhere else, consider seeing Citrus County from a different perspective.
Rent a couple of bikes.
Bring the family.
Ride the trail.
Stop downtown for lunch.
Visit another local business along the way.
And maybe keep a few dollars out of the gas tank.
Sparky’s Green Rides
Crystal River:
1326 SE US Highway 19
Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: 844-SPARKYS (844-772-7597)
Inverness:
130 N. Pine Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352) 637-2453
Sales • Rentals • Service • Traditional Bikes • E-Bikes
Before heading over for a rental, we recommend calling ahead to confirm current availability.
SUPPORT THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT CITRUS COUNTY
Citrus County Independence believes our locally owned businesses are an important part of what makes this community ours.
When possible, shop local, eat local, explore local and support the people doing business right here in Citrus County.
And if gas prices have got you down…
Maybe it’s time to trade four wheels for two — at least for the afternoon.
Citrus County Independence
Local people. Local businesses. Citrus County first.
Tell Sparky that Citrus County Independence sent you! And after your ride, come back and tell us about your e-biking experience in the comments below.