Bike Registry (Garage 529)

Proud Supporter of Garage 529

Project 529 (also known as 529 Garage) is an anti‑bike‑theft initiative launched in 2013 in Seattle by former Microsoft/Xbox exec J Allard and partners, now based in Vancouver. It provides a free global registry for bicycles and e‑bikes, designed to deter theft, support recovery, and connect cyclists with local law enforcement and the cycling community.

For more information: https://project529.com/garage

🚲 How 529 Garage works:

Register your bike via project529.com or the 529 Garage app by entering the serial number, photos, proof of purchase, and other details—it’s quick and free.
Missing bike? Open a “missing bike alert” in your profile. That turns your entry into a public page, optionally generating posters and sending notifications to nearby 529 users and law enforcement.
Theft deterrent decals (“shields”): You can optionally purchase a tamper‑resistant shield (sticker) to affix to your bike. It carries a unique code linked to your bike, alerting thieves and buyers that the bike is registered.

🌍 Why it's effective:

The largest searchable bike registry in the world—over 1.7 million bikes registered, following its acquisition of the National Bike Registry in 2017.
Cities and police departments across North America (notably Vancouver, BC, in Canada) adopted it early: Vancouver saw a reported 30–40% decline in bike thefts after partnering with 529 Garage in 2015.
It has since expanded to dozens of cities, campuses, community bike shops, universities, and police forces globally