Cranksgiving 2020

Our eighth annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is Saturday, Nov. 14 starting at 1 p.m. Cranksgiving is half bike ride, half food drive and a 100 percent fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon helping others.
 
Bike Walk Savannah (and you!) will be helping feed hungry people at Emmaus House. Founded in 1982 by a group of downtown churches, Emmaus House provides food and day services to the homeless and needy of Savannah. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, fifty weeks each year.
 
Registration for the ride starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at BWS HQ (Corner of Henry and Lincoln streets). At registration, participants will receive a shopping list of items needed by Emmaus House, as well as a scavenger hunt. The challenge begins at 1:30 p.m. when riders roll out to shop by bike. Participants should pick up items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. This is not a race! Riders may compete by themselves or on teams (up to 6 members).
 
Prize packages will be awarded in the following categories:
 
Most Items Carried by a Single Person
Most Stores Visited (receipts needed from each store)
Best Team Effort
Most Innovative Cargo Rig
 
Participants who complete the Scavenger Hunt will be entered to win a BWS prize pack.
 
All participants must return to 1301 A Lincoln St. by 4 p.m. to tally up their purchases.
 
What should you bring? First of all, you’ll need your bike and $15-20. We also suggest a helmet. If you’re planning on carrying groceries, you should bring a backpack or other cargo solution for your bike. Masks/facial coverings are required in all stores and at BWS HQ, and are recommended when on your ride.
 
Advanced registration is recommended. If you are unable to participate in person, please email info@bikewalksavannah.org to receive the supply list or visit Eventbrite to make a financial contribution.

Savannah Bicycle Campaign invites community to participate in Sixth Annual Savannah Cranksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 17

 

 

For Immediate Release

Nov. 12, 2018 Savannah, Ga. — The Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s fourth annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17. Cranksgiving is bicycle-powered food drive benefitting Emmaus House. Founded in 1982 by a group of downtown churches, Emmaus House provides food and day services to the homeless and needy of Savannah. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, fifty weeks each year.

Registration for the ride starts at 1 p.m. at the Savannah Bicycle Campaign office at 1301 Lincoln St. (Corner of Henry and Lincoln streets). At registration, participants will receive a shopping list of items needed by Emmaus House. The challenge begins at 1:30 p.m. when riders roll out to shop by bike. Participants will buy items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. Riders may compete by themselves or on teams. Prizes in the following categories: Most Items Carried by a Single Person, Most Stores Visited, Best Team Effort, and Most Innovative Cargo Rig.

“Cranksgiving is an awesome opportunity for the community to not only promote environmentally conscious transportation alternatives, but also spread awareness about the painful underbelly of this beautiful city,” said Emmaus House Executive Director Ariana Berksteiner. “We are grateful for the Savannah Bike Campaign and our partnership with them in giving our neighbors a hand up.”

“It’s an honor to assist Emmaus House in their mission of helping people in need again this year.” said Savannah Bicycle Campaign Executive Director John Bennett. “Cranksgiving also serves as a reminder that thousands of people walk and ride their bikes to grocery stores every day in Savannah. They need safe streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes to help them make these and other trips to important destinations.”

About Cranksgiving: Cranksgiving started in New York City in 1999, and there are now nearly 80 independently organized events across the globe. The event has its roots in bike messenger alleycat races, but there are no requirements other than “get food” and “do it on a bike.” This year Cranksgiving celebrates its 20th Anniversary.

About the Savannah Bicycle Campaign: The Savannah Bicycle Campaign is a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating a livable, connected and safe community through public education, fun rides and consistent advocacy for improved facilities and enforcement in Chatham County and throughout Georgia. The Savannah Bicycle Campaign aims to empower residents an

Help feed the hungry on Nov. 21 with the Third Annual Savannah Cranksgiving

Cranksgiving_eventphotoOur third annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 21. stating at 1 p.m. Cranksgiving is half bike ride, half food drive and a 100 percent fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon helping others.

The Savannah Bicycle Campaign (and you!) will be helping feed hungry people at Emmaus House. Founded in 1982 by a group of downtown churches, Emmaus House provides food and day services to the homeless and needy of Savannah. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, fifty weeks each year.

Registration for the ride starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at SBC HQ (Corner of Henry and Lincoln streets). At registration, participants will receive a shopping list of items needed by Emmaus House. The challenge begins at 1:30 p.m. when riders roll out to shop by bike. Participants should pick up items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. This is not a race! Riders may compete by themselves or on teams. Prize packages including items generously donated by Scott,  The Bicycle Link, and other sponsors will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Most Items Carried by a Single Person
  • Most Stores Visited (receipts needed from each store)
  • Best Team Effort
  • Most Innovative Cargo Rig

All participants must return to 1301 A Lincoln St. by 4 p.m. to tally up their purchases and enjoy food and beverages.

What should you bring? First of all, you’ll need your bike and $15-20.  We also suggest a helmet. If you’re planning on carrying groceries, you should bring a backpack or other cargo solution for your bike. Register as a solo competitor or form your team today!

Have questions? Want to get involved? send us an email!

Second annual Cranksgiving food drive set for Nov. 22

946977_226079384238390_1336622136_nOur second annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 22. stating at 1 p.m.

What is Cranksgiving, you ask? Well, it’s partially a bike ride, partially a food drive and completely a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

Partnering with Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, the Savannah Bicycle Campaign (and you!) will be helping feed hungry people this holiday season. Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia’s mission is to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to nonprofit agencies and at risk elderly and youth, to assist in disaster relief, and work towards long term solutions to hunger and poverty.

Now for the details of how you can help!

11216_226079344238394_686248306_nRegistration for the ride will began at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23 in Baldwin Park (41st and Atlantic Ave.). At registration, participants can pick up suggested donation lists as well as get tips on fast routes to take around town. The challenge will begin at 2 p.m. when riders should visit any (or all) of the stores listed below to purchase food:

  • Brighter Day (1102 Bull St)
  • Kroger (311 E Gwinnett St)
  • Red & White (4607 Habersham St)
  • Save-a-Lot (2400 Bull St)
  • Whole Foods (1815 E Victory Dr)

Plan to be back at Baldwin Park at 4 p.m. to compare your haul with everyone else’s! After we tally up the collected food, we’ll head to New Standard Cycles, the Bicycle Campaign Headquarters (Lincoln St. and Henry St.), to drop off the donations and celebrate at the after party!

Please note, this is not a marshaled ride. Participants will be on their own traveling between the stores. But we encourage you to bring your friends along for the ride – not only will you have a great time, you’ll generate even more donations for a worthy cause!

Participants should pick up items from the shopping list without going over $15-20 price limit. This is a way to donate to a good cause and to explore Savannah, not a race! Awards will be given based on:

  • Most Items per Person
  • Most Locations (receipts needed from each store)
  • Best Budgeter

Prizes will be announced at the after party at Bicycle Campaign Headquarters!

What should you bring?

First of all, you’ll need your bike and $15-20. You’ll also want to bring lights for your bike, as it will probably get dark by the time the challenge ends! We also suggest a helmet, but that is not mandatory. If you’re planning on carrying groceries, you should bring a backpack or other cargo solution for your bike.

Have questions? Want to get involved? Email Maggie Kantor.

Let us know you plan to participate by joining our Facebook event.