Bidding set to open on hundreds of bikes in city’s annual auction

Around 550 bikes are up for auction this year as part of the city’s annual bike auction.

Hundreds of bikes are set to hit the online auction block as part of the city’s annual sale of unclaimed wheels.

According to the city, there will be about 550 bikes up for auction this year, all of which can be viewed online.

About 200 of those got some tune-ups from the Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (WRENCH).

“The online auction offers residents the ability to shop for an affordable bicycle without leaving the comfort of home,” said city licensing and bylaw enforcement manager Winston Yee in a news release.

Online bidding opens on April 30 and runs until May 7.

You can pay for your new wheels by MasterCard, Visa, e-transfer, cash or Interac.

Purchased bikes will be available for pick-up from 7130 Roblin Blvd. from May 8 to 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More details can be found on the city’s website.