How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – More than 750 cyclists took part in the 22nd annual Konocti Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 6, once again setting an attendance record for the popular event.
Many of the riders in this year’s challenge came from outside Lake County. Out-of-county participants comprised 83.6 percent of the riders, according to Ride Director Jennifer Strong of the Lakeport Rotary, which puts on the annual fundraiser event.
The ride also was a boon to local hotels, according to a rider survey Strong shared. She reported that 59.5 percent of the early respondents indicated they stayed in local lodging.
Strong said she felt that percentage would remain consistent and that “there was not a single hotel room from Nice to Kelseyville,” as riders from around the country descended on Lake County for the annual event.
The rest stop competition saw a tie for first place between the People Services “Pirate Cove” and the Operation Tango Mike “Margaritaville.” The Scotts Valley Women’s Civic Club took third place with their rest stop themed ‘HofBruas Haus’.
Hundreds of riders took part in a barbecue lunch held at prepared by Rotarian Kenny Parlet and culinary educator Joe Parker who brought students to help prepare food for the group.
Popularity of the Konocti Challenge has grown to the point that organizers are contemplating a cap on the number of riders to preserve the small town charm of the ride.
Take a few minutes and tag along on portions of the ride by viewing the video above.
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