With the help of riders, police and bike shops, every day is recovery day.
A 529 Shield on the frame tells thieves your bike is registered and traceable.
Bike shops register bikes at the point of sale, long before a theft happens.
Police use 529 to match recovered bikes back to the people who own them.
Found bike!
Portland, OR
"Found it advertised on FB Marketplace. Set up a buy. Had the police meet us. Accessories were missing, but I'm happy."
Found bike!
Elk City, ID
"...hours later I came out and the bike was gone. Fortunately I had taken pictures of the bike, including the serial number. I then registered the bike with Project 529. Three months later I got a call from the RCMP saying that they found my bike!"
Found bike!
Bellingham, WA
"The police was able to recover the bike and brought it back to us. We are very grateful for their service. Thanks"
Found bike!
Seattle, WA
"I used the Detective feature from 529 and FOUND MY BIKE!!! It was being sold in a different town with some of the components removed—they took our Thule Yepp seat, the deckpad, and our front basket. The police were able to assist us!!”"
Tap into the power of the 529 community to help track down your missing ride. With over 400 law enforcement agencies, universities, shops, clubs, and fellow riders in the mix, we've got your back.
Thinking of buying a bike? Run the serial number first to make sure it's not listed as missing. It's a quick way to protect yourself and ride with peace of mind.
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.
Registration is what turns a stolen bike from anonymous into traceable. Everything else 529 does is built on top of it.
Register Your Bike
Add your serial number and a few photos. It takes a couple of minutes, it's free, and the record is yours for good.
Add a 529 Shield
The tamper-resistant decal warns thieves off before they touch your bike, and makes it identifiable at a glance.
How Shields WorkReport It and Mobilize
If your bike goes missing, one alert reaches riders, bike shops and police near you, all at once.
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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Sign up for free to register your bike and connect with our bike protection community dedicated to fighting bike theft and supporting recovery.
Support the fight against bike theft with our 529 gear. From tees to water bottles, every purchase helps grow the movement and keeps our community rolling. Ride proud and help #endbiketheft.
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