What you missed: IU Parking Operations Bike Auction

The lower level of the Jordan Avenue parking garage was crammed with bicycles and eager bidders Saturday morning for the biannual bike auction.

Number of bikes
Approximately 170

Highest bid
$290

Lowest bid
$5 for spare parts

Expected profit
$7,500

Where does the money go?
Parking Operations uses it to install bike racks, concrete paths and landscaping.

Whose bikes are they?
When bicycles that don’t have a permit are left on campus during the summer, especially at residence halls, Parking Operations picks them up. They also tow away bikes that are chained to something other than a bike rack, like trees or handrails.

What happens when Parking Operations takes your bike?
Your bike will be stored for at least 60 days. You can call 812-855-9848 to find out if Parking Operations has your bike.

How not to get your bike towed away
“Register your bike and put it in a bike rack,” Parking Manager Doug Porter said. “If you do those two things, we won’t touch it.”

How to register your bike
Visit parking.indiana.edu and click “Permits.” Registration currently costs $10 and lasts until June 30, 2014.