Good People Brewery is on board!

I'm happy to welcome Good People Brewery as our first-ever Cranksgiving sponsor! The Good People taproom at 114 14th St. S will serve as our finish line, where we will collect racer's manifests and food items, and everyone can further support the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama just by drinking beer! Good People will generously donate $1 from each beer purchase to the charity, as well as donating a prize package for one of our racers.

Welcome to the first annual Birmingham Cranksgiving charity ride!

What is Cranksgiving?

Cranksgiving is a charity bicycle ride/race that was started in 1999 by bike messengers in New York City. Since then it has spread across the country, even into Canada and Puerto Rico! Riders compete in an alleycat-style race, going to grocery stores across the city to collect food items that are then donated to a local hunger-relief charity.

I've never done a ride like this before? How does it work?

It's easy. You show up, grab a manifest, figure out the best route, and start riding when we say "GO!". Make sure you've got a bag and a lock, because you're going to need to lock up to run into grocery stores. A helmet is not required, but strongly encouraged.

Do I need to ride a fixed gear bike?

Not at all. Very few rides are "fixed-gear only". Cranksgiving is definitely not one of them. You can ride any kind of bike you want. More variety is more fun!

How much does it cost to register?

It's free to register, but you'll need cash to buy food at the grocery stores. $15-$20 should suffice for the required items, but you can buy as much as you would like to donate. There will be a prize for the most food donated. 

Can I register online?

No. Registration will only take place at the beginning of the event. Registration will begin at 11:30am and the ride will begin at 1pm.

This is such a great idea! How do I throw a Cranksgiving in my own town?

Cranksgiving is a simple event to throw because it requires minimal volunteer effort. This guide has always been a great starting point.