 It's safe to say that the chef was well qualified to hang with these riders all week, which Brannon said started with over 300 cyclists who participated in a mini graveler in Fayetteville on the first day. From there, he said 250 cyclists trekked along the route, stopping at five cities before making their final stop in Jonesboro. Brannon said the event was a great opportunity to show visitors why Arkansas is called the natural state.