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Meet the team
At 529, we’re passionate about protecting bikes and keeping riders rolling. Our team of cyclists, security experts, and advocates is dedicated to making bike theft a thing of the past.
Brent Fahrberger
Director of Government Affairs & Account Management
Brent is a longtime government employee who joined Project 529 after working in a Councilman's office as their Chief of Staff. He enjoys anything having to do with the outdoors as long as he's with his wife, daughter, and two chihuahua mixes.
Keep on riding
In 2011, my bike was stolen. Rather than accepting this as the cost of living in the city, I chose to take action. I put the word out to my mountain bike team and, within an hour, the news had reached more than 9,700 cyclists. Thirty days later, a friend of a friend of a friend notified me that my bike was on eBay along with a dozen laptops, a handful of $500 Home Depot gift cards and some expensive photography equipment.
With the help of the Seattle Police Department, I got my bike back. But without my network and a lot of luck, it never would have happened.
There had to be a better way.
So, in 2013, we set out to create a sustainable program that helps reduce bike theft, promotes cycling, and makes cities and campuses more bike-friendly. The result is the 529 Garage.
Our strategy is simple - galvanize riders, shops, police, schools and cities around the globe with a common set of tools that allow communities to become better organized than the criminals. Cities that we have joined forces with have seen meaningful, double-digit results in the first two years.
We are a purpose, not profit-driven company, motivated to make a meaningful dent in this epidemic and to keep you riding. Join us on our quest by registering your bike and getting your community signed up with our program.
J Allard
Founder, Project 529
