LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The 29th running of the Konocti Challenge cycling event is set to occur this Saturday, Oct. 5, with riders challenging themselves in a variety of terrains across Lake County.

This event, produced by the Rotary Club of Lakeport, brings in hundreds of cyclists and their guests into Lake County to participate in this very unique and fun event.

It also brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars to the local economy and showcases Lake County for the cyclists to come back and visit at other times throughout the year.

Organizers ask that the public watch for the cyclists and give them the 3 feet of room required by law.

“We ask you to please drive safely, share the road and welcome these guests to our community,” Ride Director Jennifer Strong said.

The ride is staged from the Skylark Shores Resort in Lakeport with the cyclists leaving between 7 and 10 a.m. on Saturday. They should all be off the roads by no later than 6 p.m.

There are four different routes: a 20-mile, a 40-mile, a 65-mile and an 85-mile.

The 20-mile and 40-mile routes travel through Scotts Valley and to Kelseyville through Big Valley.

The 65-mile and 100-mile routes circle Clear Lake with the 85-mile route also travelling through Scotts Valley.

The ride route maps can be found at www.konoctichallenge.com.