Description

Charity Ride

Distance - Less than 15 miles

Sponsored by: Mulligan's Brick Oven Grill, Bike Tech, CVAST and Goose Island Brewery. On November 10th, Bike Tech and CVAST (The Cedar Valley Association for Soft Trails) will host the 3rd Annual Cranksgiving in the Cedar Valley. This charity bike ride will benefit the Northeast Iowa Food Bank with various food items to be purchased on the day of the event. During this one-day charity food drive cyclists will be required to purchase 12 different food items from 12 different locations. A shopping list and map of possible locations will be provided. Riders will have 2 hours to collect these items. Make sure to keep your receipts as they will be your proof of completion. *If you don't want to ride your bike.... please note that we are offering a short running option to acomodate runners. Don't feel like riding/running or want to finish early? No problem! Cranksgiving is also about hanging with friends and family and having tons of fun... and donating to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. ***This event will happen regardless of the weather. Please come prepared. If you don't want to ride, please consider donating some $$ or couple canned items.

Route

Create your own amongst the suggested shopping destinations. A map will be provided.

Registration

Registration will start at 11:00am. Ride start at 11:30am (SHARP) Required: bicycle, helmet, a little money, lots of fun Recommended: bookbag/messenger bag, rack & bags, bike lock, warm clothes ** First 50 registered get an awesome t-shirt. You will need to register and donate something to win a sweet yellow 312 Urban Wheat bike to be given away by our friends of Goose Island Beer Company. Special thanks to: -Bike Tech -Mulligan's Brick Oven Grill -Goose Island Brewery -Cory's Painting -Koger's Heating and Air Conditioning -Wayson Family Chiropractic -The Landmark -Walgrens on 1st Street -Lee Geisinger and his UNI crew! -Chelsie Thompson -To you for participating and giving to the most needed.

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