Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia

Cranksgiving is an annual charity cycling event in Downtown Columbia, Maryland, blending cycling with community service. Hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership and the Howard County Office of Transportation, participants ride to collect food donations for the Grassroots Crisis Intervention. It highlights Columbia’s bikeable pathways and welcomes cyclists of all skill levels. Columbia Villages and other communities can compete in a donation challenge. The event embodies a spirit of gratitude, with the name "Cranksgiving" reflecting a mix of cycling and giving. Prizes and commemorative shirts are available for the first hundred registrants.