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Konocti Challenge coming up in October; cyclists urged to register soon
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The 23rd annual Konocti Challenge cycling event is rapidly approaching, and organizers are urging cycling enthusiasts to get their entries submitted quickly.
The Konocti Challenge is a fun-filled cycling event for all ages that takes place this year on Saturday, Oct. 5.
It's sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lakeport, with all proceeds benefiting the club's local and international projects.
The challenging 65- and 100-mile routes encircle beautiful Clear Lake while the more subdued 40 mile route travels up Lakeshore Boulevard through Scotts Valley and then around gorgeous Big Valley. They also have a family friendly 20 mile ride that children enjoy.
There are seven well placed and fully stocked rest stops located around Lake County. All stops are manned by local nonprofit groups that are competing for your votes and their share of a $5,000 prize pool. This equates to themes, decorations and all sorts of crazy antics to get your vote.
The organizations participating this year are People Services, Lake County Theater Co., Middletown Rotary and Boy Scouts, Clear Lake High School and Kelseyville High mountain biking clubs, Scotts Valley Womens Civic Club, Lake Family Resource Center and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 951.
In addition, riders will have available to them support and gear help on all routes, with an end-of-ride barbecue on the shores of beautiful Clear Lake at the Lakeport Yacht Club and a Sunday guided wine adventure, all of which is included in the registration price.
Be sure to check out www.konoctichallenge.com for more information on these organizations as well as photos from last year’s ride.
For more information or to register, go to www.konoctichallenge.com , or contact Jennifer Strong at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-349-0815.