Bike theft is a HUGE issue, and we all know this is especially true here in Victoria. And unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be slowing down 😩
We want to help be part of the solution, so we decided to partner up with @project529 and @project529bc 😄 It’s a non-profit organization that’s composed of a community of riders, shops, police, schools, and cities that work together by looking out for each other. It’s kind of like Block Watch for bikes! 👀
Register your bike with your 529 Shield, take a few photos of your rig, compete the description, and boom! 💥 You’re linked up with a tonne of folks (as well as Sidney and Saanich Police) who can be on the look out if your bike gets knicked.
COVID-19 has put enough stress and financial strain on a lot of us, so the last thing we need is a stolen bike 😵
And did you know that 25% of bike theft victims ride their bikes less? And 7% quit cycling altogether? Those are some sad statistics 😕
We LOVE seeing how active and vibrant the cycling community is here, and we want to help be part of keeping it this way.
That’s why we offer FREE Project 529 Shields with all of our BikeFit Sessions! And if you aren’t looking to be fitted but still want to register your bike, pick up a shield sticker for $12 at our front desk 👍
Let’s work together and keep our bikes safe and in our own hands 💪
Check out Project 529’s website for more information!
