This Thanksgiving, Black Saddle Bike Shop is partnering with the Goodman Center for the annual + nationwide Cranksgiving event. Riders with Black Saddle will ride around Madison and collect needed food supplies for The Goodman Center’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive.

What is Cranksgiving?

Cranksgiving is a national event that combines bike riding and giving back. It's a mix of a scavenger hunt, food drive, and bike ride. You’ll get a list of food items + grocery stores, and then you'll have a set amount of time to ride to as many of the stores to collect as many of the food items as you can.

I’m interested, how can I get involved in Madison?

You can pick up your Cranksgiving manifest at the Black Saddle Bike Shop — 601 N. Sherman Ave. — from Mon., Nov. 15 through Sat., Nov. 20 during business hours or on the day of the event, Sun., Nov. 21, between 9-10 a.m. Your manifest will have scavenger hunt details that include what you need to pick up + where to get each item. The grocery stores on your scavenger hunt will be expecting you.

What should I bring?

When you roll up to start your Cranksgiving collection, you should bring a bike, a bag, a lock, your mask, and about $25 to $35 to buy food. After you’ve picked up all your items, ride over and drop off your items at the Goodman Center, 149 Waubesa Street.

What are the rules?

You must purchase the item(s) on your manifest at the specific stores listed, unless it’s sold out.
You must put the receipt for your items in the envelope with your manifest.
You may drop items at the Goodman Center at any point during the “race”.

What will I get if I participate?

Everyone who participates and picks up a manifest will get a Free Slice Card for Ian’s Pizza + $5 dollars off Flat Fix Labor at Black Saddle Bike Shop.