WINNIPEG – The annual unclaimed bike auction will be taking place this weekend at the Terry Sawchuk Arena at 901 Kimberley Ave.

Saturday, April 27, public viewing will run from 7 am. to 8:45 am and the auction will begin at 9:00 am.

Sunday, April 28 public viewing will take place from 10 am to 11:45 am with the aution starting at noon.

There are close to 700 unclaimed bikes being auctioned off and new this year the bikes will be pre-registered with the City’s Bike Registry. The registration fee of $6.70 will be added to the purchase price of the bike, excluding children’s bikes. If an individual is attending the auction to look for a bike that was lost or stolen, they must provide proof of ownership to claim the bike.

Bikes can be viewed during the two hours leading up to the auction, but cannot be ridden. Please note that all bicycles are sold as is, where is, and no warranty is given nor implied. A complete list of bikes is available for viewing online.

Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Interac payments will be accepted. Cheques will not be accepted.