Cranksgiving 2011 - Bike Ride/Food Drive

Cranksgiving rides are happening this month, and chances are there is one near you.  What is Cranksgiving?  Originally started by bike messengers in NYC, Cranksgiving is a combination bike ride/food drive, with all proceeds--whether in food collected or money raised--generally going to local food pantries.

Though the format varies from place to place, generally it involves cyclists following a route that goes past a couple grocery stores.  There, they purchase food items that can be used to help others in need. Sometimes there is an alley-cat race as part of it. Regardless of how it comes together, it's always an awesome time and a great way for the cycling community to give back to others.

Cranksgiving Links

Cedar Falls, IA - Nov 12 info
Champaigne/Urbana - Nov 13 info
Chicago, IL - Nov 20 info
Columbus, OH - Nov 19 info
Des Moines, IA - Nov 19 info
Kansas City - Nov 19 info
Marin County, CA - Nov 12 info
Mason City, IA - Nov 13 info
Miami - Nov 19 info
Minneapolis, MN - Nov 19 info
New York City - Nov19  info
Oklahoma City, OK - Nov 13 info
Omaha - Nov 12 info
Philadelphia, PA - Nov XX info
Portland, ME - Nov 19 info
Santa Fe, NM - Nov 19 info
Seattle - Nov 19 info
St. Louis, MO - Nov 6 info
Tampa, FL - Nov 12 info

Sincere thanks and credit to Cranksgiving NYC, which compiled these links originally