Project 529

529 Protect membership is live.

Up to $3K warranty to replace your stolen bike if it’s not recovered.

Your membership also supports Project 529’s mission to fight bike theft and keep everyone riding.

🇺🇸 US only for now — link in bio.

All Marin bikes stolen have been registered as stolen on https://project529.com Anyone can search our global database for stolen bikes, or alert us that they have found one. We're hoping to recover as many Marin Bikes Marin Bikes Canada as possible.

Heart breaking to see this. @marinbikes_canada is likely one of my favourite suppliers if not the favourite. They employ good people, make awesome affordable bikes, and are great to their dealers. Keep your eyes peeled, there’s a lot of them somewhere.

This is exactly why we built 529 Detective. 🕵️‍♂️ 👀

We’ve recently made our new marketplace tool live!
Looking for your stolen bike? Our system now scans major marketplaces like Facebook, Craigslist, Ebay, and OfferUp for you, all at once.

A huge shoutout to the police department for assisting in the safe recovery!

Canada’s Best New Bike Lanes as Chosen by Local Advocacy Groups Whether it's raised bike lanes, reimagined arterials, or lush, nature-infused pathways, Canadian cities are getting bolder — and better.

📋 Bike to School Safety Checklist for Parents 🚲📚

Who’s ready for 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 season? 🙌
Here’s a quick checklist to help your family start the school year safe and confident:

✅ Bike & Helmet Check – Tires pumped, brakes working, and helmet fits snugly
✅ Route Review – Walk or ride the route to school together before the first day
✅ Safety Talk – Remind kids about looking both ways, crossing at crosswalks, and being visible
✅ School Programs – Ask if your school has a Safe Routes to School plan or Walking School Bus
✅ Driver Reminder – If you drive, plan extra time for drop-off and watch closely for kids walking and biking

A little preparation goes a long way in making the 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 commute safe, fun, and stress-free. 💛

📚 More resources:
👉 Road & pedestrian safety: parachute.ca
👉 Kids’ cycling education: https://gobybikebc.ca/cycling-education/learn2ride-online/

From stolen to returned — thanks to the Police Department.

"The police was able to recover the bike and brought it back to us. We are very grateful for their service. Thanks" — Enrique

Since the bike was registered with 529 Garage, officers could verify ownership and arrange its return to Enrique’s son.

"I want to talk about the secret sauce.

The 529 Shield is like having a ADT symbol for your bicycle. It lets the police, the crooks, and the bike stores know about your bicycle. And because we don't need personal information, it can run completely off your email address - your privacy’s protected. So imagine, a policeman like me standing at First and Second Avenue at two o’clock in the morning. I’m checking a bicycle, and you’ve taken the time to do all the photos of your bicycle and all the details.

Now I can connect that bike to you and have it back to you. If you lived in Vancouver, I could have that bike back to you before you even wake up. So thanks again.

The other thing I would really recommend: pass the word. Because the more of us using the system, the more cyclists, the more community - the bigger we get.

The anti-bike-theft community just gets bigger, and we get stronger. The crooks are organised, and they use tech. So this is our ability to be organised and fight back using tech."

— Rob Brunt

Check video and more on project529.substack.com

Durango PD is doing a amazing job addressing bike theft!

Durango Police Department joins registry to help reunite owners with stolen bikes Around Christmas Day 2024, Christina Rinderle went to her garage to get her bicycle for a ride to work at Durango Land & Homes real estate. But when she got to her garage, she noticed her Trek e-b...

Study shows cyclists are more concerned about the common good than drivers Researchers have shed light on a remarkable finding: cyclists exhibit a greater commitment to the common good compared to drivers

Vancouver BC piloted Project 529 Garage in 2015. At the time, they were 2nd in bike thefts (NYC being #1).

They have reduced their bike theft from 2015 to 2023 by 66%! That's not a typo. A 66% reduction in bike thefts after launching and utilizing Project 529 in their community.

Come to Pedego Electric Bikes Greenville this Saturday, 2/22/2025 from 10am-12pm to register your bike for free and get a FREE 529 Garage Shield for your bike to help prevent bike theft and increase recovery rates! ($12.99 value!)