5-day cycling event rolls through Lake Tahoe

Cycle the Sierra is a five-day ride that will be staged for the first time this summer.

Registration for the June 23-27 event is open to 300 riders.

Cyclists will start in Grass Valley, go to Coloma, Kirkwood, Lake Tahoe and Sierraville, before returning to Grass Valley.

The ride benefits several groups including the League to Save Lake Tahoe and American River Conservancy..

Cost is $835, which covers food, camping, equipment shuttle and entertainment.

For more information, go online.