Bottleneck Bridge Ride brings in record number of riders

(Festus) Despite the threat of severe weather, the Bottleneck Bridge Ride had a record number of riders for the event on Sunday. Andy Held is one of the organizers of the ride. He says they made a few changes early on due to the weather threat, but it worked out well.

Held says the visitors enjoyed their time visiting the shops and restaurants on Festus Main Street.

Held says there was a record number of 438 riders that registered for the annual bike ride.