Cranksgiving 2023: Collect food for local charity Hope for Food - 8th and 11th of November
Get ready for the 2023 Cranksgiving Bournemouth event as we come together to gather food donations for the local charity Hope for Food - established in 2012 and operated entirely by volunteers. Hope for Food strives to provide essential support to those in need.
This marks the ninth year Velo Domestique has organised Cranksgiving, dedicated to supporting Hope for Food. Last year, we doubled our efforts by hosting a family ride, and we are excited to do this again in 2023 to help maximize the food collection for those who require it most.
Cranksgiving remains a charity cycling event where participants aim to swiftly collect specific food items from a list of designated stores. Following the ride, all gathered food will be generously donated to Hope for Food.
Participation in this event is free and open to individuals of all skill levels. Riders are responsible for purchasing the food items listed, which typically amount to approximately £6. Don't forget to bring lights, a lock, and we strongly encourage the use of helmets. Additionally, a bag will be necessary to carry your collected items as you navigate the route.
Cranksgiving Bournemouth 2023 Poster designed by our incredibly talented friend Karolin Schnoor
Bad Hand Coffee, Curve Coffee Roasters, Flaming Nora’s, Jimmy's Iced Coffee, Hard Lines, Hiplok, Lush, Muc-Off, Pig’s Ears Brewery, Passenger Clothing
Further prize sponsors are to be announced.
Please email info@velodomestique.co.uk if you would like to find out more about contributing to this worthwhile cause.
[Ride 1] AlleyCat Cranksgiving, Wednesday, 8th November
6:30 pm meet outside Velo Domestique. We will hand out the shopping list at 6:45 pm for a 7 pm start. Post-ride drinks at Velo Domestique from 7 'til 10 pm. Non-riders are welcome.
Prizes for the following categories:
1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest rider
fastest female and female runner-up
fastest fixed
heaviest bag
DFL
Entry is free, but riders must purchase their own shopping list items
The optimum route will be under 16 miles.
[Ride 2] Family Friendly Cranksgiving, Saturday 11th November
1 pm meet outside Velo Domestique. We will hand out the shopping list at 1:15 pm, and start the event at 1:30 pm. Post-ride drinks and prizes will be at Velo Domestique from 3 'til 5 pm. Non-riders are welcome.
Prizes for riders under 16 year old from the following categories:
fastest cycling
fastest cargo
fastest ecargo
youngest rider
Entry is free, but families must purchase their own shopping list items.
The optimum route will be under 7 miles.
Everyone is welcome, but most prizes will be for competitors under 16.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Find out more about Cranksgiving events happening around the globe here.
Still not sure what it’s all about?
Check out this awesome video by our good friend Adam Hugill who won last year’s prize for heaviest bag.
