Several GORC members showed up to St. Louis 2011 edition of Cranksgiving, the nation’s largest satellite event by far. Originally started by bike messengers in NYC, Cranksgiving is a combination bike ride/food drive, with all proceeds going to local food pantries. It involves cyclists following a route that goes past a couple grocery stores. There, they purchase food items that can be used to help others in need.
GORC portrait in front of a tiny portion of the food items
Matt hauled a BOB trailer filled to capacity
Lisa and Matt recruited additional members Randy, Kirby and Mike featuring JasonBoyd. Other GORC folks were present but I couldn’t see them through the mass of over 600+ riders. After completing their 22 mile ride on cross/road bikes and stopping at 5 area grocery stores, all told St. Louis bikers donated 7,506 items – a record both locally and nationally.
Beer me up
What started at a microbrewery ended at a microbrewery and as you may guess some beer was involved, followed by copious amounts of Nicaraguan Fritanga. Consider joining another round of Cranksgiving next year, it’s always an adventure.
Task complete
Bike parking