Brotherhood Ride leads cyclists to Gainesville

Firefighters and Elks Lodge #990 members celebrate after participating in the Brotherhood Ride from Marion County to Gainesville. The ride is meant to honor fallen first responders. (COURTESY)
Firefighters and Elks Lodge #990 members celebrate after participating in the Brotherhood Ride from Marion County to Gainesville. The ride is meant to honor fallen first responders. (COURTESY)

On Thursday afternoon Elks Lodge #990 in Gainesville hosted bicycle-riding firefighters participating in the Brotherhood Ride who came into town after riding 87 miles from Marion County. Their ride st…