The WRENCH
Since 2010
The WRENCH is a charitable non-profit that operates the largest and best equipped community bike shop in western Canada and is an international leader in community bike programming.
News & Announcements
Adult Bike Essentials at the WRENCH
Want to learn the ins-and-outs of bicycle maintenance and repair? Adult Bike Essentials is an interactive 6-week mechanical skills course specifically designed for adults who wish to learn these fundamental...
Read More2026 Winter Workshop Series
We are pleased to announce our 2026 Winter Workshop Series! Over the course of 7 sessions, we will cover a variety of topics relating to bikes and bike maintenance—there’s something...
Read MoreAfter School Leaders: Winter/Spring 2026 Application
We are excited to welcome a new cohort to our popular After School Leaders program!ASL is a 12-week program designed for Winnipeg high school students (grades 9 to 12) with...
Read MoreOur Mission
- Providing programming, education and resources for community members, groups and organizations.
- Supporting school and community bike shops.
- Promoting bike use.
Our Services
Tune-ups and Repairs
With 4 levels of service our tune-ups packages are a great way to ensure that your bike and all its components are functioning reliably.
Bike Sales
Drop in to buy a reconditioned bike-shop quality bike. We also offer discounted bikes, on Thursdays, with the generous help of volunteers.
Educational Programming
We offer various classes and workshops for all ages.
Mobile Workshops
Bring The WRENCH to you! We offer half day and full day workshops, customized training, and even mobile repair pop-ups!
Community Shop
Powered by our dedicated volunteers, Thursday Community Shop serves the community by offering deeply affordable bike repairs, reclaimed parts, and basic refurbished bikes.
Donate
Your donations go directly towards staffing, supplies, rent, supporting volunteers, transportation; and helmets, lights, and locks.
People
Our staff bring bike mechanic education to schools and communities throughout the city. We’re passing on bike mechanic skillsets that last a lifetime. We also love to celebrate our generous volunteers.
Transportation
While everyone in our organization is an avid cyclist, we need trucks to transport bikes and parts from the 4R sites to our shop, and from our shop out into the community.
Helmets, Lights, and Locks
These are essential items that can’t come from the 4R sites. Kids who receive our bikes through programming always receive a helmet, a safety light, and a lock. It just makes sense!
The WRENCH is proudly supported by
