🚲🔄 CRBH Bike Swap🔄🚲

Join us for our first CRBH Bike Swap! Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or trade, this event is a great way to give bikes and gear a new life while connecting with fellow cyclists in the community.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, March 29th
📍 Location: 1010 3rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

How It Works:

• Vendors: Get signed up in advance to secure your spot.

• Buyers: Come browse a variety of bikes and accessories at great prices. No registration is needed to shop!

• Trades: Have an old bike? Bring it along and see if you can make a swap!

Why Participate?

✔ Reach a passionate cycling community
✔ Sell used, new, or overstock bikes & gear
✔ Support sustainable cycling & local riders
✔ Network with other vendors & cycling enthusiasts

Vendor Information:

• Booth Space: Vendor space will include a 3x8 ft table and chair.

• Fees: Suggested donation of $25

• Setup Time: Saturday, March 29th at 9 AM

💡 Space is limited for vendors, so sign up today!

👉 Fill out the form below if you’d like to reserve a table at the swap.

Vendor Sign-Up Form

For questions, contact us at crbikehub@gmail.com.

Sneek peek of our As-Is, Vintage bikes that will be available for purchase!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

• Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

• Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

• Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

• Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

• Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

• Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
  
  

  No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Flat tire on the trail? Heading out for a ride only to realize that your tube isn’t holding air?
Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to:

• Remove and replace a bike tube and tire

• Patch a tube

• Reinstall a wheel

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

This class is FREE to the community. If you would like to make a donation to Chain Reaction for attending the class, we’d suggest a $10 donation.

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

• Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

• Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

• Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

• Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

• Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

• Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
  
  

  No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Our January Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!

Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:

• Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse

• Assess, clean, and fix up bikes

• Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks

• Help plan and prepare for upcoming events, like the Bike Swap on March 29th or our Volunteer Appreciation Party in May!

• Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach

• Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
  
  

  No experience or RSVP is necessary!

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Note: February’s volunteer orientation was postponed due to icy weather. Now moved to Feb 19!

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Our January Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Proper cleaning and lubrication of the chain and drivetrain, identifying wear and tear, and keeping things running smooth.

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Join us for Scrap Night!

Taking apart bikes is a great way to learn the basics of how the bike works, how to use special tools, and get your hands dirty while having some fun! Our commitment to sustainability starts with keeping bikes out of the landfill by upcycling road-worth bikes, and recycling bikes and bike parts that are no longer needed. This will be a recurring Tuesday night event, as we continue to work through our large inventory of bikes.

Anyone interested in joining is more than welcome to assist us in dismantling bikes that we have deemed unfit for repair, unsafe to ride, or poor quality or condition. We will be salvaging any reusable parts, and recycling the rest with some help from our friends @kjhaulawayjunkremoval.

If you’ve thought about volunteering, but weren’t sure how to get involved, this is a great way to get plugged into the CRBH shop and meet members of our team.
Sign up using this link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSewk.../viewform

Flat tire on the trail? Heading out for a ride only to realize that your tube isn’t holding air? Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace a bike tube and tire, patch a tube, and reinstall a wheel. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Our January Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com .

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for the first volunteer night of 2025! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

Generally, on scrap nights we take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse. However our scrap pile is currently quite low, so we’ll be doing some shop organization and preparing for 2025 projects this time. This is a great opportunity to learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company. No experience or RSVP is necessary!

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is generally needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for Volunteer Night at Chain Reaction! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is always needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

🎄🚲 Holiday Cheer on Two Wheels! 🍪🎉

Join us for our 2nd Annual Kids Bike Drive & Holiday Party at Chain Reaction! 🎁✨ 

Let’s spread the joy of giving, good food, and community spirit:

🛠️ Fix Bikes for Kids: Help us refurbish bikes for children in need—no experience needed, we’ll guide you!

🎄 Holiday Party Fun: Celebrate the season with festive vibes, music, and plenty of holiday cheer!

🍽️ Potluck Style: Bring your favorite dish or snack to share with the group. Let’s feast together as we work to make this holiday memorable for local kids.

📅 Date:  Sunday, December 15th
⏰ Time: 10am - 4pm (or until all the bikes are ready!)
📍 Location: 1010 3rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

✨ Bring your tools, your appetite, and your holiday spirit! Together, we’ll fix up bikes and brighten the holidays for children in our community.

Let’s pedal toward joy this holiday season! 🚴‍♀️🎁❤️ 

***If you would like to donate a new or gently used, quality kids bike (12”-26”), drop by the Chain Reaction shop at 1010 3rd Ave. SW during our normal hours of operation and our volunteers can assist you. ***

Hope to see you all there!

Flat tire on the trail? Heading out for a ride only to realize that your tube isn’t holding air? Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace a bike tube and tire, patch a tube, and reinstall a wheel. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Our December Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio, email us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com,  or head over to our website www.crbikehub.com for all the details. 

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for Volunteer Night at Chain Reaction! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is always needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Flat tire on the trail? Heading out for a ride only to realize that your tube isn’t holding air? Join us for a step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace a bike tube and tire, patch a tube, and reinstall a wheel. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!

We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you’re able to learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on in case you need to borrow one.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so get registered!

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for Volunteer Night at Chain Reaction! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is always needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.

Join us for Scrap Night!

Taking apart bikes is a great way to learn the basics of how the bike works, how to use special tools, and get your hands dirty while having some fun! Our commitment to sustainability starts with keeping bikes out of the landfill by upcycling road-worth bikes, and recycling bikes and bike parts that are no longer needed. This will be a recurring Tuesday night event, as we continue to work through our large inventory of bikes.

Anyone interested in joining is more than welcome to assist us in dismantling bikes that we have deemed unfit for repair, unsafe to ride, or poor quality or condition. We will be salvaging any reusable parts, and recycling the rest with some help from our friends @kjhaulawayjunkremoval.

If you’ve thought about volunteering, but weren’t sure how to get involved, this is a great way to get plugged into the CRBH shop and meet members of our team.
Sign up using this link:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSewk.../viewform

Join the Cedar Rapids cycling community for Goldfinch Cyclery’s 8th Annual Cranksgiving! Chain Reaction is excited to be one of this year’s ride stops, and our receipt is worth 3x the raffle tickets!

In case you’re not familiar:

Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels; part bike ride, part food drive, and part scavenger hunt. It's been held annually in New York City since 1999. Every year, throughout the country, Cranksgiving events help provide thousands of needy families with a wealth of food during the week of Thanksgiving. For the 8TH YEAR in a row, we're including Cedar Rapids in this national movement!

Pump up your tires, grab your helmet, lights, lock, your navigational skills, and $20-$40* to purchase food (*depending on how many grocery stops you make). You'll be provided a manifest with a list of food items to buy from specific grocery stores around town, and time before the official start to strategize your route. This is not a race friends!  The idea is to ride at your own pace, and plan your route to visit each grocery stop, or 'checkpoint', to purchase the specific food items on our list.  Once you've acquired all the food donations you can, the next stop is to deliver the goods to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and make it back down to the NewBo neighborhood for our After Party.

The Loaves & Fishes is a food pantry located in Tanager Place at 1030 5th Ave. SE Suite 1700. It is a joint ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Christ Episcopal Church. Their guiding principles are to treat everyone with respect and offer as much choice and dignity as possible. Every Tuesday from 2:30 to 5 p.m between 100-200 people come to the pantry for a box of food organized and distributed by volunteers. In turn, that food reaches about 1,500 individuals each month.  

Visit the Loaves & Fishes website (https://www.crwpc.org/loaves-and-fishes) for more information about Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and how you can continue to contribute to this invaluable resource.

EVENT DETAILS

Meet at NewBo City Market

Check in: 11:00 - 11:45am

Ride Kick-off Announcement - 12:00pm

Ride!

Drop off donations - Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

After Party at Olympic South Side Theater: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact Logan at Goldfinch Cyclery with any questions // (319) 775-0203 or INFO@GOLDFINCHCYCLERY.COM

Interested in volunteering?  Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop?  Our November Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities and workflow, and if you’re interested, how to quickly assess donated bikes and bike parts.  

If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio, email us at crbh.volunteer@gmail.com,  or head over to our website www.crbikehub.com for all the details. 

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for Volunteer Night at Chain Reaction! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.

What to Expect:  Various projects are always taking place at CRBH, and a list will always be posted prior to Volunteer Night. For those of you seasoned bike mechanics, we always need help fixing and tuning up our ever-growing bike inventory. We have lots of donated bikes that still need to be assessed and cleaned, as well as a large inventory of bike parts and accessories that need sorting. Speaking of bike parts, our bike scrap and salvage pile is always needing attention so feel free to drop by and disassemble a few.

Who can volunteer?: Anyone who has signed a Volunteer Waiver and/or attended one of our volunteer orientations. If you haven’t been able to make our monthly orientation, but want to lend a hand, drop by and we’ll get you plugged in.

Why volunteer?: As a volunteer-run non-profit, we depend on your time and talents to keep things rolling. Your efforts directly the organization’s vision and mission, and support many of our current and upcoming community initiatives. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your evening, gain new skills, and connect with others.