WINNIPEG As cycling season gears up in Winnipeg, so does the demand for bikes. But luckily for those hunting for some new wheels, the city’s annual bike auction kicked off on Wednesday. For the second straight year, the auction is taking place online due to the pandemic. “This year’s online auction once again offers residents the ability to shop for an affordable bicycle without leaving the comfort of home,” said Winston Yee, manager of bylaw enforcement services, in a statement. Interested buyers can bid on nearly 400 unclaimed bikes from April 28 to May 5 through Associated Auto Auction’s website. And while the city said all bikes are being sold as-is, nearly half are fixed up and are ready to ride thanks to a community bike shop.
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Last Modified: 10:03 AM CST Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 | Updates
An iconic Churchill Tundra Buggy will undergo an eco-friendly makeover.
An iconic Churchill Tundra Buggy will undergo an eco-friendly makeover.
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Frontiers North Adventures will be given $149,000 to convert the buggy to electric power from diesel.
On Tuesday, the Manitoba government announced it would give eight groups a total of $600,000 in new grants under the conservation and climate fund. This first EV Tundra Buggy will help to reduce our carbon footprint while relying on 100 per cent renewable energy generated right here in Manitoba. I can’t wait to deliver guests a silent touring experience among Manitoba’s wild polar bears and under our amazing northern lights, said John Gunter, president and CEO of Frontiers North Adventures, which owns and operates Tundra Buggy vehicles for polar bear tours.