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Cranksgiving
Cranksgiving: Sunday, November 9, 2014. Cyclists to collect food on bikes for Food Outreach
When:
Sunday, November 9, registration 9 a.m., leave at 10 a.m. Finish times vary from the shortest taking 40 minutes to an hour and the longest route taking approximately three hours (depending upon rider’s speed level).
Who:
Bicyclists of all ages and riding-levels.
What:
9th Annual Cranksgiving: BicycleWORKS non-perishable food-raising bike ride for area food pantries. Food items collected will be donated to Food Outreach.
Where:
Start and end at Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143. Four routes will be available for riding at approximately 5, 10 and 25 miles.
Why:
More people are using food pantries than ever before. As a fundraiser, cyclists typically spend $10-$20 total at participating grocers (TBA) and carry their own non-perishable items on the ride. Put on by local non-profit BicycleWORKS volunteers, proceeds go to Food Outreach another local non-profit. Cash donations are also accepted.
Details:
Cranksgiving will take place in all but strong rain or ice. For more information, visit online: www.bworks.org or email info@bworks.org.
Last year, the St. Louis Cranksgiving brought in 8,256 food items and $5,162 in donations by more than 825 cyclist for Food Outreach, making it one of the leading Cranksgiving rides in the country.
Sponsors:
Better Life and Great Rivers Greenway