Cranksgiving 2024
Seattle's 15th Annual Cranksgiving
Thank you for supporting Seattle's 2024 Cranksgiving! The event was a huge success: 242 people participants (224 riders and 18 volunteers), donated a total of 4,210 pounds of goods to Byrd Barr Place, U District, and Rainier Valley Food Banks. See you next year!
Date:
Cranksgiving took place on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Stay tuned for details about next year's event!
Schedule:
| 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Assembly at Byrd Barr Place food bank (Address: 722 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122). |
| 9:45 a.m. | Announcements & Introductions |
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Embark on the Scavenger Hunt! Complete challenges, buy grocery items, and deliver them to our three partner food banks: Byrd Barr Place, Rainier Valley Food Bank, and University District Food Bank. |
| 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Unwind at the After Party held at Central Cinema! (Address: 1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122) |
No registration fee!
However, participants should anticipate spending a minimum of $20 on groceries (feel free to contribute more!).
Ride Distance:
- Riders should be prepared for a total journey of 12 to 15 miles throughout the event.
- We will also be offering Mini-Cranksgiving: a 3- to 5-mile option to ensure everyone can participate comfortably.
Team Participation:
- Gather your friends and ride as a team (up to 4 people if you're competing for prizes). Elevate the fun by wearing costumes! Be ready with a team name at the start to earn points.
- Both teams and solo riders are heartily welcomed.
- If you’re without a team but keen on joining one, worry not. At the start, we'll endeavor to match solo riders with teams that are open to additional members.
Your Checklist for Cranksgiving
- Dress warmly. Layers recommended.
- Come with a bike ready to ride the chosen distance.
- Navigation tools, such as a map or smartphone.
- Means to carry food donations – backpack, bike bags, or cargo bike.
- Bike lock, mask, and water bottle. (Many of our food banks require masks due to vulnerable populations)
- Pen for marking off your scavenger hunt list.
How Cranksgiving 2024 will work
Start:
Gather at Byrd Barr Place (map) at 9 a.m. You'll be handed a manifest card detailing items the chosen food bank needs and suggested grocery sellers. You'll be able to choose your first food bank: University District Food Bank or the Rainier Valley Food Bank (drop-off point at Bike Works in Columbia City). Mini-Cranksgiving riders will receive a single manifest for a shorter round-trip back to Byrd Barr Place.
Ride to first Food Bank:
Purchase items on the route to your selected food bank and complete fun challenges for bonus points. Once at the food bank, deposit your donations in designated bins. Tally your points and receive a stamp as well as a second manifest card from a volunteer.
Ride to second Food Bank:
With a new manifest card in hand, journey back to the Byrd Barr Place Food Bank. Repeat the buying and challenge completion process.
After party
After your ride, celebrate at Central Cinema with fellow participants!
The event should take roughly 4 hours. Don't stress if you can only ride to one food bank or miss the after-party – your participation alone is cherished!
Contact
For additional information or inquiries, please reach out to Landon Welsh at landonw (at) cascade.org. Visit Seattle Bike Blog for more details!
3rd Annual Tacoma Cranksgiving
What:
Our friends at 2nd Cycle are hosting the third annual Tacoma Cranksgiving on Saturday, November 23! Cranksgiving is a bike ride, scavenger hunt, and food drive supporting Eloise Food Bank on McKinley Ave. Have fun with other cyclists while supporting our Tacoma community!
Date and Location:
Where: Lincoln Park Picnic Shelter (801 S 37th St, Tacoma)
When: 12 pm - 2 pm
Details
Helmet required. Please come prepared with a lock and a way to carry food or bulk items. Expect to spend $10-$40 on items to donate, or whatever amount feels right to you.
See you there!
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