Peninsula Daily News
Two “Cranksgiving” cycling events will raise money for charity and collect items for North Olympic Peninsula food banks.
The cycling fundraisers will be Saturday in Sequim and Sunday in Port Townsend.
In Sequim, the fifth annual Cranksgiving charity food drive will start and finish at the Sequim Food Bank, 144 W. Alder St.
Rain or shine, cyclists will assemble there at 9 a.m. Each will receive a shopping list and a list of stores.
They will purchase food items from their lists at the specified stores around town.
When they’re done, they bring the food items back to the food bank.
Each rider must visit at least four stores and purchase at least one item at each store.
Family participants must visit at least one store.
The ride is open to each person with a bicycle and bike helmet.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
■ Fastest — First back with six items from four stores.
■ Best Shopper — Least amount spent for a six-item list.
■ Big Kahuna — Most food bought, measured by weight.
■ Youngest Finisher.
■ Most Food by Family.
For additional information, contact Tom Coonelly at 360-681-7053 or coonelly@olypen.com.
PT fundraiser
The ReCyclery and the Boiler Room will host a Cranksgiving charity food drive at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
The scavenger hunt bicycle race will start at the ReCyclery, 1925 Blaine St., Port Townsend.
Each participant is asked to bring a bike, bag, lock and between $10 and $20 for grocery goodies.
Cyclists will ride to local stores to purchase goods for the Boiler Room and its Thanksgiving Day meals.
The ride will end at the Boiler Room, 711 Water St., with refreshments.
For more information, email programs@ptrecyclery.org.