After months of preparation by Petersburg organizations and residents, the 320 BRAN bike riders, plus support group, arrived in Petersburg on June 5. They came after, according to most, a grueling 78-mile ride from Burwell despite having the wind at their backs most of the way.

Riders came from about 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many stated how happy they were when they topped the hill south of town and co…