Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:13 AM
Subject: City of Winnipeg News Release - City of Winnipeg Annual Bike Auction

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

City of Winnipeg Annual Bike Auction

Winnipeg, MB – Residents are reminded that the City’s annual auction of unclaimed bicycles will be held on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Varsity View Sportsplex, 4230 Ridgewood Avenue.

Approximately 450 bicycles will be auctioned off on Saturday, and approximately 300 on Sunday. Parking is available for $2.00 per vehicle, with all parking proceeds going to the Varsity View Community Club.

This year, the City of Winnipeg has partnered with the Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub (WRENCH) to offer up to 200 bikes that have been tuned up by volunteer mechanics, and are ready-to-ride!

Also on site will be information and displays about the City’s cycling network, commuter courses, proper helmet fit, and Winnipeg’s community bike shops.

Public viewing will be held as follows:

· Saturday, April 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Auction starts at 9:00 a.m.

· Sunday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Auction starts at 12:00 noon

Please note that all bicycles are sold as is, where is, and no warranty is given nor implied. Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Interac payments will be accepted. Cheques will not be accepted.

One-time Bicycle Registrations will be available on site at a cost of $5.60 plus GST, per bicycle. Registering your bike will ensure that, should the City recover it—you will get it back with no additional charges.

For further information on Community By-law Enforcement Services – Bicycle Recovery Section, please call 311 or visit: http://winnipeg.ca/cms/license_branch/bicycle_license.stm

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Media inquiries should be directed to the City of Winnipeg Media Inquiry Line at 204-986-6000 or via email at MediaInquiry@winnipeg.ca