Cranksgiving is the annual event where cyclists take to the streets to give thanks and to give back to the communities in which they live. Most events are races of sorts, where each rider is given a list of items that must be purchased, each from a different store. The first rider to complete their list and make it back to the starting point wins. All food goes to a local charity.
Here are some Cranksgiving ride reports from around the region:
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Kansas City, MO — Acme Bicycle Company sponsored Cranksgiving III
The Pilgrim Age Continues!, with food items donated to Kansas City Community Kitchen: Race report from Curb Destroyer Chronicles, lifeinthemiddlechainring -
Des Moines, IA — The girls of Punk Rock Cycling put on a race that donated food to the Food Bank of Iowa: rece report, pictures, race report from Steve Fuller
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Omaha, NE — Cranksgiving Omaha: 50 riders collected more than 1,200 pounds for the Omaha Food Bank
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Wichita, KS — Not really a Cranksgiving event, but the Coasters Bicycle Club put on a Turkey Ride with costumes and decorated bikes.
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St. Louis, MO — 3rd Annual Cranksgiving Day Food Ride in support of Food Outreach.
Thanks to everyone who came out and rode — Happy Thanksgiving!
