Join us for the Columbus edition of Cranksgiving, a food drive on two wheels!
Outdoor Pursuits is proud to support this community event by providing FREE registration and covering event insurance, helping make it easier for everyone to participate and give back!
Ride your bike to purchase items to donate to the Clintonville Community Resource Center food pantry.
Then enjoy an after-party at Combustion Brewing with a raffle and plenty of prizes!
Choose from routes of 5, 15, or 21 miles on quiet streets and the Olentangy Trail, with the option to join a group led by an experienced YAY Bikes ride leader. A shorter, kid-friendly route is also available.
Registration is FREE! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4kbpU3y
Event Schedule:
9:00 Sign-in opens at Combustion (please do not arrive before this time)
9:30 Long Route depart
10:00 Medium Route depart
10:30 Short and Kid Routes depart
11:00 – 1:00 Drop-off open at CRC Food Pantry, 14 W. Lakeview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209
1:15 Prize and raffle drawing at Combustion
Please follow our Facebook event for updates @ https://www.facebook.com/share/1FPaTqWsRS/
FAQs
What do I need to bring? Obviously you’ll need a bike and a way to carry the items you purchase (how much you purchase is up to you). This could be a backpack, rack and panniers, basket, or even a trailer. Helmets are required and lights are encouraged. Locks are also recommended for while you are inside stores.
How much will I spend on food donations? There is no requirement. Buy as much or as little as you want!
I don’t consider myself a “cyclist”; can I participate? Of course! Cranksgiving is open to anyone with a bike and a sense of charity. This is not a race, and any bike will do. A mechanic will be present at the start to help with last-minute adjustments on bikes, so you can ride worry-free.
Is there an age limit to participate? We absolutely welcome kids to join us (you can ride as little as 3-4 miles), as we love giving them an opportunity to participate in being charitable. We just ask that anyone under 18 be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Still have questions? Please send an email to CranksgivingColumbus@gmail.com