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How 529 protects bikes:

Protect your bike with 529 through a few simple steps that help prevent theft, support recovery, and offer peace of mind. Swipe to see how ...

Start by registering your bike, it's quick, free, and helps deter theft while giving you the best chance of recovery.

Add photos to make your bike easy to identify if it's stolen. Add shots of the full bike, unique features, and the serial number for maximum impact.

Upload receipts to provide proof of ownership, which is key for recovery or insurance claims. We'll store them safely in your 529 Garage profile.

Add a 529 Shield to visibly mark your bike with a tamper-resistant, uniquely coded identifier that links it to your registration and helps deter theft.

Fully protect your bike with insurance that covers more than just theft—so if your bike is lost, damaged, or beyond recovery, you're still riding.

A 2024 Blue Element Racine Dx R Mgx was recovered on Apr 19, 2025 A 2023 Orange 1990 Diamond Bk Apex Mtn Bike was recovered on Apr 13, 2025 A 2024 Gray Trek 830 was recovered on Mar 23, 2025 A 2015 Blue Specialized Cross Rd Sport was recovered on Mar 05, 2025 A bike was recovered on Apr 03, 2025 by 529 Garage A bike was recovered on Apr 03, 2025 by 529 Garage A bike was recovered on Apr 03, 2025 by 529 Garage

How 529 recovers bikes:

How it's going:

"I never thought I'd see my bike again, but after I reported it stolen through 529, someone in the community spotted it within two days. Having it registered made all the difference."

"I never thought I'd see my bike again, but after I reported it stolen through 529, someone in the community spotted it within two days. Having it registered made all the difference."

"I never thought I'd see my bike again, but after I reported it stolen through 529, someone in the community spotted it within two days. Having it registered made all the difference."

"I shared my 529 alert on social media and within hours, friends were resharing it. A stranger saw the post and reported the location. That Shield and registration saved my bike."

"I shared my 529 alert on social media and within hours, friends were resharing it. A stranger saw the post and reported the location. That Shield and registration saved my bike."

"The 529 Shield really works. A local bike shop scanned it when someone brought my stolen bike in, and they contacted me right away. I couldn't believe it—it actually came home."

"I didn't realise how valuable my registration was until I needed it. The police asked for proof, and I had everything—photos, serial number, receipt—ready in my 529 Garage. It made the whole process so much easier."

"The 529 Shield really works. A local bike shop scanned it when someone brought my stolen bike in, and they contacted me right away. I couldn't believe it—it actually came home."

"I didn't realise how valuable my registration was until I needed it. The police asked for proof, and I had everything—photos, serial number, receipt—ready in my 529 Garage. It made the whole process so much easier."

"I shared my 529 alert on social media and within hours, friends were resharing it. A stranger saw the post and reported the location. That Shield and registration saved my bike."

"The 529 Shield really works. A local bike shop scanned it when someone brought my stolen bike in, and they contacted me right away. I couldn't believe it—it actually came home."

"I never thought I'd see my bike again, but after I reported it stolen through 529, someone in the community spotted it within two days. Having it registered made all the difference."

How Project 529 started:

In 2013, we launched 529 to fight bike theft and make cycling safer. With 2 million bikes stolen yearly, it's an epidemic fueling crime. Our strategy? Unite riders, shops, and cities with tools to outsmart thieves. Partner cities have seen major improvements in just two years...

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Lost your bike?

Tap into the power of the 529 community to help track down your stolen ride. With over 400 law enforcement agencies, universities, shops, clubs, and fellow riders in the mix, we've got your back.

Buying a bike?

Thinking of buying a bike? Run the serial number first to make sure it's not listed as stolen. It's a quick way to protect yourself and ride with peace of mind.

Found a bike?

Found an abandoned bike or seen something sketchy? Post it here to help get it back to its rightful owner. Together, we can make sure bikes get home safely.

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