GENOA – The event started as a good-natured challenge between friends Brent Bacon and Sherry Bernedetto, both of Genoa.

“Brent said his chili was better than mine, and I said, ‘I don’t think so!’” Bernedetto, a member of Genoa Post 337 American Legion Riders, said of Bacon’s challenge.

During warmer weather, the group of motorcycle riders participates in parades and other community events, such as “welcome home” motorcades for members of the armed forces who are returning to their homes in DeKalb County.