Savannah Cranksgiving Ride 2021

1301 Lincoln Street,Savannah GA 31401

20 November, 2021

Description

Our ninth annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride (half bike ride, half food drive!) is Saturday, Nov. 20. starting at 1 p.m. Our ninth annual Savannah Cranksgiving Ride is Saturday, Nov. 20. 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. 20 at BWS 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. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Most Items Carried by a Single PersonMost Stores Visited (receipts needed from each store)Best Team EffortMost Innovative Cargo RigAll participants must return to 1301 A Lincoln St. by 4 p.m. to tally up their purchases. Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered to win a prize from Quality Bike Shop. What should you bring? First of all, you’ll need your bike and $15-20. We also suggest a helmet, and maybe some lights in case it gets dark early. If you’re planning on carrying groceries, you should bring a backpack or other cargo solution for your bike. Face masks and social distancing are required. Making Savannah a place for people, no matter their mode of transportation.