With the help of riders, police and bike shops, every day is recovery day.

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.

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.

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.

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!!”"

Recent Recoveries
A White Norco Valence was recovered on Aug 17, 2026 A Green Rad Power Bikes Radrunner 2 was recovered on Aug 16, 2026 A Pink Trek Checkpoint Alr 4 Gen 3 was recovered on Aug 16, 2026 A Bronze Giant Talon was recovered on Aug 16, 2026 A 2026 Black Cannondale Quick 2 was recovered on Aug 15, 2026 A Green Norco Norco Search Tiagra Disc was recovered on Aug 15, 2026 A Black Crew Se Bike 29 was recovered on Aug 15, 2026 A 2024 Black Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2 was recovered on Aug 15, 2026 A Black Surfa E 604 Boar E Fat Tire was recovered on Aug 14, 2026 A Giant Escape was recovered on Aug 14, 2026 A Red Garneau Urbania 2 was recovered on Aug 13, 2026 A Black Specialized Roubaix Comp was recovered on Aug 13, 2026 A Black Felt F1 was recovered on Aug 13, 2026 A Gray Rock Rider St 120 was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 A Green Giant Contend Ar was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 A 2024 Green Brompton C1 was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Black Northrock Xc27 was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 by Stratford Police Service A Black Rad Power Bikes Rad City 5 Plus was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Orange Specialized Allez was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 A 2012 Black Ghost Amr 5900 was recovered on Aug 12, 2026 A Green Seaboard Gr02 was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Purple Kona Kali was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A White Joystar Brockway was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 A Black Aventon Pace 500 was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 A 2022 White Teslica Freedom City Electric E Bi... was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 A Orange Rockrider Expl 900 was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 A 2026 Black Aventon Abound Lr was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 A Red Islabikes Beinn 20s was recovered on Aug 11, 2026 A White Norco Indie 2 was recovered on Aug 10, 2026 A White Mec Shadowlands was recovered on Aug 10, 2026 A Blue Eskute T300 Folding Electric Trike was recovered on Aug 10, 2026 A Silver Super Cycle L200306024 was recovered on Aug 10, 2026 A Red Velectri X Urban was recovered on Aug 09, 2026 A 87 Green Bianchi Premio was recovered on Aug 08, 2026 A Silver Giant Reign was recovered on Aug 08, 2026 A Blue Le Mond was recovered on Aug 08, 2026 A 2021 Black Deviate Highlander was recovered on Aug 07, 2026 A 2022 Gray Rad Power Bikes Rad City 5 Plus was recovered on Aug 06, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Red Opus Citato 3.0 was recovered on Aug 06, 2026 A 2022 Green Yamaha Ydx Moro 05 was recovered on Aug 06, 2026 A Pink Norco Xtr was recovered on Aug 06, 2026 A White One Sport One Sport Ot16 was recovered on Aug 05, 2026 A Black Marin Stinson was recovered on Aug 05, 2026 A Black Trek Domane Al2 Gen4 was recovered on Aug 04, 2026 A Silver Opus Mode 1 Dark Silver was recovered on Aug 04, 2026 A Silver Merlin Titanium Frame, Carbon Forks was recovered on Aug 04, 2026 A Gray Nukeproof Mega Comp Alloy was recovered on Aug 04, 2026 A Black Marin Bobcat Trail 5 was recovered on Aug 04, 2026 A 2005 Black Cannondale F400 was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A 2018 Green Trek Fx2 was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A 2025 Black Segway Ninebot Max G3 was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A 2020 Silver Trek Allant+ 8 S was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Green Nakamura Monster 27.5 Inch was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Black Cube Cube Town Sport Hybrid One 400 was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Gray Nukeproof Mega Alloy Comp was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Blue Salsa El Mariachi was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Yellow Co Op Cycles Rei Adv 2.2 was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Miele Umbria Limitee was recovered on Aug 03, 2026 A Blue Mongoose Tyax Elite was recovered on Aug 02, 2026 A Black Surly Crosscheck was recovered on Aug 02, 2026 A Black Aventon Aventure 3 was recovered on Aug 01, 2026 A Green Juliana Rubion was recovered on Aug 01, 2026 A Black Dj Bikes Dj Fatbike was recovered on Aug 01, 2026 A Blue Liv Pique was recovered on Aug 01, 2026 A Gray Bike Friday New World Tourist was recovered on Aug 01, 2026 A Blue Kona Dew E was recovered on Jul 31, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Pink Haro Group 1 Big Wheel was recovered on Jul 31, 2026 A White Trek Ex9 was recovered on Jul 31, 2026 A 2015 Gray Trek Fx 7.4 Disc was recovered on Jul 30, 2026 A Rad Power Bikes Radmission was recovered on Jul 30, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Red Trek Domane was recovered on Jul 30, 2026 A Purple Lectric Xp Lite was recovered on Jul 30, 2026 A 2020 Pink Salsa Cutthroat was recovered on Jul 30, 2026 A Gray Aventon Level 2 was recovered on Jul 30, 2026 A Green Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 was recovered on Jul 29, 2026 by Vancouver Police Department A Blue Trek Marlin 8 was recovered on Jul 29, 2026 A Black Trek Marlin 5 was recovered on Jul 29, 2026 A 2025 Black Go Trax Ebe3 was recovered on Jul 29, 2026 A 2020 Black Marin Presidio 4 Dlx was recovered on Jul 29, 2026 A Gray Spherik Smh210 V was recovered on Jul 28, 2026 by Service de police de Sherbrooke A Gray Fuji Absolute 1.7 was recovered on Jul 28, 2026 A 2021 Silver Kona Rove was recovered on Jul 28, 2026 A Black Trek Verve 3 Us M was recovered on Jul 27, 2026 A Gray Rad Power Bikes Rad Runner Plus 3 was recovered on Jul 27, 2026 A Blue Giant Trance was recovered on Jul 27, 2026 A Gray Decathlon Triban Rc 120 was recovered on Jul 27, 2026 A Blue Norco Bigfoot was recovered on Jul 26, 2026 A 2018 Blue Tern Gsd S10 was recovered on Jul 26, 2026 A 2015 Black Trek Fx 7.2 was recovered on Jul 26, 2026 A Black Norco Fluid Fs 4 was recovered on Jul 26, 2026 A Gray Tern Gsd was recovered on Jul 26, 2026 A 2022 Gray Envo Stax was recovered on Jul 25, 2026 A Black Ncm Dark Kit was recovered on Jul 25, 2026 A 2011 Blue Pecco's Eclipse Sheriff Lx was recovered on Jul 25, 2026 A Gold All City Space Horse Grx was recovered on Jul 24, 2026 A Gray Specialized Como 4.0 was recovered on Jul 24, 2026 A 2021 Yellow Santa Cruz Bronson C was recovered on Jul 24, 2026 A Black Urban Arrow Urban Arrow was recovered on Jul 23, 2026 A Black Specialized Sirrus was recovered on Jul 23, 2026 A Brown Liv Devote was recovered on Jul 23, 2026 by Winnipeg Police Services A Blue Hyper Bike Co Jet Fuel was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A Blue Blutron Eb880 was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A Black Northern Frameworks Gravel/All Road was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A Blue Heybike Race Max was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A Green Rossignol Trek Mandate Deore 2023 was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A Blue Trek Verve +2 Gen 2 was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A 2025 Red Salsa Timberjack was recovered on Jul 22, 2026 A Black Specialized Fuse was recovered on Jul 21, 2026 A Gray Devinci Spartan was recovered on Jul 21, 2026 A 2022 Purple Kona Fire Mountain was recovered on Jul 21, 2026 A 2025 Green Aventon Soltera was recovered on Jul 20, 2026 A 2016 Green Yuba Spicy Curry was recovered on Jul 19, 2026 A Gray Rocky Mountain Instinct Power Play A50 was recovered on Jul 19, 2026 A 2021 Gray Trek Fx1 was recovered on Jul 19, 2026 A Blue B'twin Tilt 500 was recovered on Jul 18, 2026 A Red Specialized Rockhopper was recovered on Jul 18, 2026 A Black Detroit Bikes Unsure, Black And Gold Co... was recovered on Jul 18, 2026 A Green Watt Wheels Bighorn Ls was recovered on Jul 18, 2026 A Blue Fritz Sport Gt Aggressor was recovered on Jul 17, 2026 by Winnipeg Police Services A 2026 Black Nishiki Pueblo was recovered on Jul 17, 2026 A 2021 Silver Trek Dual Sport 2 was recovered on Jul 17, 2026 A Silver Rocky Mountain was recovered on Jul 17, 2026 A 2015 Black Giant Tc Xs Lr2 was recovered on Jul 17, 2026

Lost your bike?

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.

Buying a bike?

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 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.

How does a registered bike find its way home?

Registration is what turns a stolen bike from anonymous into traceable. Everything else 529 does is built on top of it.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 Work
  3. Report It and Mobilize

    If your bike goes missing, one alert reaches riders, bike shops and police near you, all at once.

The 529 Story

Photo of Rob Brunt and J Allard seated on benches outdoors. Rob, in uniform with radio and duty belt, sits in the foreground, while J in a dark jacket, cap, and glasses holds a phone in the background.

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...

Read the full story...
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Gear up with 529!

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.