Cranksgiving Chicago

About this event

5th Annual Cosmic Cranksgiving Chicago

Roll out with us for the 5th year in a row! Cranksgiving is a two wheeled food drive: part bike ride, part food drive, and all about community.

Cosmic Cranksgiving is ready to roll again in 2026

Every year, throughout the country, shops and individuals organize Cranksgiving events to help provide thousands of those in need with a food during the holiday season. Our annual Chicago food drive/scavenger hunt by bike gets rolling on Saturday, November 7 at noon from Cosmic Bikes in Jefferson Park. Since we began this tradition here on the NW side, riders contributed hundreds of pounds of holiday food, pantry staples and personal care items to folks in need through New Hope Pantry.

The event will begin with registration and check-in starting at 11 at Cosmic Bikes (with some energizing beverages and snacks on hand). The event is free, but you will need money to purchase food and other items to be donated ($20-40 is typical, but the sum is entirely up to you). All riders will receive a list of items to buy from specific grocery stores around the NW Side, all accessible via local roads and trails.

Once you've acquired everything you're able to on the list, haul it back to Cosmic Bikes. Please be sure to arrive no later that 3:30 to have your haul weighed and recorded for a chance to win bike-themed prizes at the closing ceremony.

The Closing Party

The closing ceremonies will take place at Lake Effect Brewing at 3073 N. Milwaukee at 4:30 pm . All participants will receive a ticket good for one free beverage at Lake Effect, and we'll award prizes the winners with the heaviest haul!

The mountain of your donations will be delivered the following week to New Hope Community Food Pantry for distribution to needy families and individuals through their food pantry and aid programs.

Questions? Contact COSMIC BIKES with any questions about Cranksgiving Chicago: 773-930-4076 (voice or text) or justyna@cosmicbikes.com

Registration is encouraged but not required! Day of registration accepted!

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