Las Cruces, NM

Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels: part bike ride, part food drive, and part scavenger hunt. Cyclists navigate through the city to designated grocery stores, purchasing specific food items to stock local pantries for the holidays.

This event is FREE, but you'll need a little money to purchase food. Donations will support Casa de Peregrinos Food Bank.

Pedal the streets and trails of your town as you search for specific ingredients that make up a Thanksgiving dinner. Once you've collected all items and arrived at the finish, this feast will be donated to our town's most needy.

Event Formats

  • Alleycat: A fast-paced, messenger-style race where teams strategize their own routes to hit checkpoints, shop efficiently, and race back.
  • Chiller: A relaxed, casual-paced ride focused on the community aspect of gathering food without the pressure of speed.

Event Details

  • Start: Burn Lake Park
  • Finish: Casa de Peregrinos Food Bank (just down the street)
  • Cost: Free to enter (bring $15–$25 to buy your donation groceries)

Awards & Prizes

  • Fastest Team (Alleycat format only)
  • Most Donated Food Weight per Team
  • Best Costumed Team
SummaryLas Cruces' inaugural Cranksgiving ride is Saturday, November 14. Donations will benefit Casa de Peregrinos Food Bank.
Location NameBurn Lake Park (Parking Lot)
Address1855 West Amador Avenue, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005, United States
CategoriesAlleyCatChiller

Contact Information

Event dateNovember 14, 2026
Organizer(s)Rich Richins, Velo Cruces