The Wrench
1057 Logan Avenue R3E 3N8 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

*New* Online Booking System for Open Shop Bicycle repair is an essential service and we are here to provide affordable options for those in need, during these tough times. What you need to know:... All appointments must be booked in advance. Bookings can be made online at www.thewrench.ca/fix/#openshop or call 204-296-3389, ext. 0. Our services are for those that need it most during this time of critical restrictions (Code Red). Services offered during Open Shop include; Bike Repairs, Part Sales, Bike Builds ($40, AND includes a lock!), and Ready-To-Ride Bike Sales. Sending you lots of greasy bicycle love! More details online!

A big hello from us here at The WRENCH! We are also going to be saying hello a new version of our Thursday Open Shop, coming November 19th! (We are a week delayed, but not dismayed!) This means we are closed this Thursday, Nov 12th. ... In the mean time drop us a social distanced wave in the comments! Stay well. Keep biking.

The WRENCH is closed this week, but we are happy to have you down on November 12th for our newest version of Open Shop! We are busy working on new systems to make everyone's experience enjoyable and safe! More details to come. The photo is a throwback of our Sister Cycle program last year. A free bike mechanic series by and for women, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, and femme identifying people. So nice to see smiles again! ... Be well and keep biking!

Code Orange Update Due to the changes to public health orders regarding Covid-19. The WRENCH will be closed during the next two weeks for; - Public Open Shop (Thursdays) ... - Volunteer Shop (Saturdays) We are boosting our safety measures so we can continue to offer repairs to those who need it! Stay safe & keep riding your bicycle!

We are now open Thursdays from 12 4:30 at 1057 Logan to help you with bike repairs and parts sales! WRENCH staff will be set up outdoors to accept bicycles for repairs and take orders for used parts. All repairs will be done inside by WRENCH staff and sanitized upon completion. We continue offering affordable sliding-scale pricing for repairs and used parts. In order to ensure physical distancing we cannot have the public in our shop, this means that volunteering is not ...possible at this time. Open Shop days are intended to give access to those who cannot otherwise afford bicycle repair services. Please note that we cannot offer Bike Builds at this time.

More exciting things happening this weekend! WRENCH Bikes on Sale One Day Only! End of Summer Clearance Sale! Discounts of 10-20% off on our refurbished, ready-to-ride bikes. With over 20 bikes freshly added this week.... All proceeds from bike sales go toward our free year-round bicycle programming for children and families across Winnipeg. **This Saturday, September 26th, 12:00 to 6:00** The WRENCH at The Forks. At the train cars in the North-West corner of the Forks Market.

FREE Workshop Announcement! Does your bicycle have trouble coming to a stop? Is there a loud squealing noise when you squeeze your brakes? Ever wondered what the difference between a cantilever and a V-brake is? Then this is the workshop for you! Happening THIS Saturday September 26th, 1-3PM. This workshop will be held outdoors, at The WRENCH’s Forks location!... All about brakes, this workshop will help you learn about different types of brakes found on bicycles, how they work, and how to repair them! From levers to calipers and everything in between. Workshop is free (donations always welcome), no registration or previous experience necessary. *Note this workshop will not focus on hydraulic disc brakes.

Well folks, that's a wrap! All 153 of the bikes that were lovingly repaired at our first ever Empty the Fill: Back 2 School Buildathon have been given out to kids and families who might otherwise not be able to afford one! Huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped safely deliver the bikes last week, and of course all the volunteers who helped out during the event itself - we couldn't have done it without you! Also thanks to CBC News Radio-Canada CTV News Citytv Winnipeg Free Press and @winnipegsun for covering our sweet little community event!

*Weekend programming @ WRENCH to start again in October!* We are excited to announce that we will be offering Volunteer Orientations, Volunteer Shop and Mellow Vélo on weekends starting October 3rd. For specific information about each program and when exactly they will be offered, please check out our website Calendar at www.thewrench.ca/calendar/ ... Registration is now required for all WRENCH activities, as we are restricting the number of people in the shop at one time. Email Sarah at [email protected] to sign up today!

What a fun weekend! We are currently on hour 13 of our first ever Empty the Fill: Back 2 School Build-a-thon! Huge thanks to our amazing crew of volunteers who have made this event such a success. Together we have fixed up over 120 bikes, which will be donated to kids later this week. Only 1 more hour to go, let's see how many more we can do! Oh yeah and we are also going to be on @city_tv news tonight at 6!

The WRENCH is hiring! We are seeking an individual with strong leadership and organizational skills for the position of Managing Director. This is a full-time salaried position!... Application deadline: September 2nd, 4pm. Start date: asap For more info visit: www.thewrench.ca/job-director

It's our last week of pop-up repairs! Find us TODAY (Wednesday) at Assiniboine ave and Main street (Bonniecastle park) from 2pm-5pm! Say hello to us, we LOVE to talk about bikes!

Want to be a part of a fun event!? We're calling on volunteers (like you!) to come out to the Brady 4R Recycling Depot (1777 Brady Rd) on the weekend of September 12 & 13 to help us refurbish as many kids bikes as possible, which will then be donated to kids who might not otherwise have the chance of owning a bike. And in time for them to get to school if buses are not running due to COVID. Shifts need filling, so put your name down!!

Our Wednesday Pop-up Repair stand is heading out to NorWest Co-op Community food centre! Find us there TODAY from 2pm-5pm!

Check out this FREE workshop! Just in time for heading back to school and work!

The WRENCH pop-up crew is out again today! (Wednesday, August 12) Find us At the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre (Near Broadway and Young!) From 2pm-5pm!

We have a pop-up bike repair station happening NOW @ the West Central Womens Resource Centre Community Garden (448 McGee st)! Here until 2pm (Friday), all genders welcome.

Applications are now OPEN for our Wheels of Courage Community Leadership Program! Apply today at www.thewrench.ca/woc Application deadline is Tues, August 25th ... Program launches on Tues, Sept 1st Wheels of Courage (WoC) is a free, 10 month volunteer program at the WRENCH for young people (ages 15-30) who love bikes and want to use them as a tool for personal growth and social change. WoC participants gain exclusive access to a diverse array of skill-building workshops as well as support and funding to develop their own Community Projects. Check out the "Wheels of Courage 2019-2020" photo album for more fun photos from the program!

A selection of fun photos from the Wheels of Courage program, 2019-2020. We are now taking applications for the next round of Wheels of Courage (2020-2021) --- Learn more and apply at www.thewrench.ca/woc Deadline is August 25, 2020

We have a Pop-Up Bike Repair station set up today until 4pm @ Ralph Brown Community Centre (520 Machray) ! Come on by!

There are still a few spaces left in our hubs workshop at The Forks tomorrow!

We are excited to announce our official opening of The WRENCH at the Forks for the summer season of 2020. Things are slightly different this year due to COVID, but we are here to get you rolling on a bike! Forks Bicycle Sales - Saturdays 12-6pm From road bikes, to mountain bikes, vintage cruisers, to custom commuters, our ever changing selection has a bicycle for everyone! With each sale supporting The WRENCH's bicycle programming for children and families across Winnipeg!... *Please note bike sales are only at this location for the summer season. Forks Bicycle Repairs - Sundays 12-6pm We are happy to be able to offer COVID-safe bike repairs and used part sales. In order to maintain physical distancing, bicycles are being worked on by WRENCH staff and are sanitized upon completion. All repair services and used parts are by sliding-scale donation. The WRENCH at the Forks is located at the box cars, in the North-West corner of the Forks Market building.

[Please Share] ***We're Hiring!*** The WRENCH is seeking an Indigenous Mentor to join our Wheels of Courage team. Wheels of Courage is a Community Leadership program for young people ages 15-30 focused on skill-building and creating positive change through Community Projects. ... *EDIT: Please note that the age restriction is for participants of the program, not the Mentors. We welcome applicants of all ages for this position!* Check out the job description (attached) for more details, or go to our website at: https://thewrench.ca/the-wrench-is-hiring/ Deadline for application is Friday, July 31st at 5pm. Questions? Email Sarah at [email protected]

We love buttery-smooth hubs and well-adjusted bearings, and you can too, with this FREE workshop! Space is limited, remember to sign up!