The University CycLin scheme has a dozen retired bicycles available to staff and students in return for a donation to the University Student Hardship Fund.
The scheme, which provides staff and students with the opportunity to hire bicycles from the Sports Centre in conjunction with Halfords, has already replaced these bikes and is looking to find good homes for the old stock. The bikes are in good working order, have been fully serviced, and are in a reasonable condition (bikes can be viewed prior to bidding).
Staff and students are invited to take part in a silent auction style process, giving everyone the opportunity to view the bikes and bid the amount they feel is appropriate. Each bike will be awarded to the highest bidder.
Money raised from the auction will go to the University and be ring-fenced for use by the Hardship Fund, a pot of money that helps students who are struggling financially during their time at Lincoln.
If you would like one of the retired bikes, you will need to follow these steps:
1. View the bikes.
Bicycles will be displayed in the cycle storage hut outside the Sports Centre between Thursday 15th December and Thursday 22nd December. Each cycle will be numbered so you can choose which one you prefer and bid on the right one (or two, or three…). If you wish to test a cycle please ask at the Sports Centre desk. Note that bikes are “as seen” and do not come with any warranty.
2. Make your bid.
Each bike will be “won” by the highest bidder. Bids can be left for a specific cycle or for any number of cycles at the Sports Centre reception (place your bid in a sealed envelope along with your University contact details) or by email to sportscentre@lincoln.ac.uk (subject: “CycLin auction”). Bids will be accepted until midnight on Thursday 22nd December.
3. Enjoy your break!
Each of the highest bidders will be contacted when the University reopens in the New Year to make arrangements for you to make your donation and collect your bike at a suitable time.
Please note that by bidding on a bike you are agreeing to donate that amount to the University should you be the highest bidder. Donations must be made prior to collecting your bicycle, and instructions on how to do this will be given to successful bidders in the New Year.
Find out more about facilities for cyclists at the University of Lincoln, including the CycLin scheme, on the Estates website: http://estates.lincoln.ac.uk/services/travel-and-transport/cycling/
Terms & Conditions
- The organiser is the University of Lincoln.
- Bids must be clearly labelled with the bidders name, telephone number and e-mail address.
- Closing date for entry will be midnight on the 22nd December 2016. After this date no further bids will be permitted.
- Highest bidders will be notified by the University.
- In the event of a confirmation from the highest bidder that they wish to decline the offer the cycle will be offered to the next highest bidder.
- In the event of more than one high bid of the same value a winning bid will be randomly chosen.
- Entry of a bid will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.