George Albert Wenige (1874–1952)[1] was an eccentric mayor of London, Ontario, Canada, who served nine terms,[1] mostly non-consecutively.
Wenige (pronounced WHEN-igg) was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1874 and moved to London, Ontario, Canada as a stunt bicycle rider at the Western Fair in 1900.
He liked the city and decided to stay, opening the Bicycle and Motor Sales Company.
In 1915, a new shop was built, with Wenige insisting that it be completed in 30 days; he hired a brass band to motivate the workers.
He claimed his shop "made walking expensive" and once bicycled from London to Halifax, Nova Scotia to promote his business.