The 529 Shield tells thieves the serial number of your bike or scooter is logged and searchable by law enforcement agencies, bike shops and other members across the network.
“The Vancouver Police Department recovers over 2,000 stolen bikes a year. Locating the victims is a significant challenge. Project 529 supports our ability to pursue criminal charges, serves to prevent future thefts and ultimately assists in reuniting victims with their stolen property.”
Chief Constable Adam Palmer, Vancouver Police Department
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!
‘Before, if my bike was stolen I would say, it’s just a lost cause. But now there is something on it! It just feels better.’
- new rider with 529 shields on his bikes
Bike to Work Week is here.
Are you riding your bike to work during Bike to Work Week or are you riding your bike to work every week? If you are already, then maybe invite a friend?
We’ve got a new substack out about Bike to Work week, link in profile.
For the week we are running a 529 Protect (our new bike replacement warranty program) promo. use BIKETOWORK20 this week for 20% off. Valid 11-17th May. Available in US, except for Washington state.
#biketoworkweek
When you ride a bike it’s really nothing to stop and take in any scene. Yesterday was an amazing day for riding a bike. @pattyrwiens and I were part of the @bikewinnipeg crew helping everyone register their bikes on @project529 after buying them from @thewrenchwpg . Seeing so many people in one place excited to get a bike really lit a fire in us!
We ended early so rode home to chill for an hour then rode all the way back to our friends in River Heights.
Admittedly the last km of the final 16kms home I was ready for a break!
When I saw this view as we went in Provencher bridge I had to stop. We don’t know what kind is summer we’ll have. Fires and smoke are probably in the forecast so we enjoy these sunsets while we can get them!
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.
#endbiketheft #project529
My bike and I have been through a lot over the years. Countless memories that one sticker could help return back to me which I find reassuring.
- new 529 shield rider
Shields are used alongside your free bike registration and are currently available in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
#endbiketheft
This year, more than 40,000 new cyclists have joined the Project 529 movement. Whether you’re brand new or one of our long-time champions, thank you for being part of a growing community that’s proving bike theft can be beaten. New post on project529.substack.com.
Whenever you sell or buy a bike that already has a shield, there is no need to get a new one as the seller can simply transfer the ownership. Shields are tamper-resistant, so always remember to transfer to make things easier for the buyer.
Bike theft is the most common claim we handle as brokers across Canada. Common targets are local retailers, home garages, storage lockers and bicycles mounted on car racks. Bicycles are still being stolen too frequently and that’s why we strive to bring the best partners and programs to protect our clients.
Reach out to learn more about our unique coverage options from @avivacanada@sundayscanada@project529 and more! Ride safe, ride protected with Bicycle Broker.
