Pedal Power

A A A Comments By P. Scott Cunningham Thursday, Nov 19 2009

More About

Like this Story?

Sign up for the Events Newsletter: What's happening in town? From underground club nights to the biggest outdoor festivals, our top picks for the week's best events will always keep you in on the action.

I remember the first time I saw a fixed gear bicycle. It was 2003 in Berlin, and the kid had had it for a week and had already been in like six accidents. No brakes? I thought he was nuts.

But now the movement's pretty much universal, and here in Miami this Saturday, the movement is giving back. Rydel of MIA Fixed & Tony Blazejack are hosting the first annual Miami Cranksgiving to benefit the Camillus House.

Meet at Government Center in Downtown Miami at 2 p.m. to register. At 2:30 p.m., the bike (doesn't need to be fixed--all styles welcome) race begins. Riders will stop at selected grocery store checkpoints along the roughly 17-mile course to purchase non-perishable food items from a checklist. The ten dollars you bring goes to buy the food, so 100% of your participation is helping to feed the homeless during the holidays.

FYI: A bike lock and a bag/basket is mandatory.
Sat., Nov. 21, 2 p.m., 2009

Check out this week's featured ad for Arts

Pilates Miami

View Ad View Website

More Ads >>

Get the Events Newsletter

What's happening in town? From underground club nights to the biggest outdoor festivals, our top picks for the week's best events will always keep you in on the action.