Name: Cranksgiving Lakewood
Start: 2024-11-23T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Lakewood Truck Park

Lakewood’s cycling community is once again gathering food for Lakewood's disadvantaged families and senior citizens this holiday season! Bike Lakewood is pleased to present our 4th annual Cranksgiving, a food and personal items drive by bicycle. There is no cost to join the event, but cyclists usually spend about $15 (or however much you can) on food and supplies for others. Everything collected goes to the Lakewood Community Services Center.
How does Cranksgiving work? Riders of all ages and skill levels receive a map of nearby groceries and stores and are challenged to ride their bikes - regardless of weather - to one or more of the stores to purchase the needed items specified for each. Everything purchased must be hauled by bicycle, either in a bag, pannier, rack, or trailer. You will return to donate the food you collected to benefit those in need this holiday season. Be prepared to spend about $15 (or however much you can) and ride up to fifteen miles.
Want to contribute even more? Clean out your pantry and bring non-perishable food items to the event. Organize a mini-food drive at your work or in your neighborhood. Or, if you cannot attend, you can make a food or cash donation at Beat Cycles or Spin Bike Shop during business hours.
Event Timeline:
11:00AM - Registration, plus coffee and donuts
11:30AM - Brief program and send off
1:30-1:45PM - Return to Lakewood Truck Park and donate food
2:00PM - Closing program and traditional group photo