Chris
Long live 529!
I've been saying that and wearing the 529 army stripes for years. Great job boys finally binging the cavalry to PDX! Welcome! :)
Chris Brannen
Project 529 team rider (circa 2007-2009)
Lifelong 529 soldier
Semper Fi-ve29
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> On May 27, 2014, at 1:46 PM, ��ma Kleppinger wrote:
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> Portland Bike Shops Offer Free Bike Registration on 5/29
> in Partnership with Local Cycling Tech Startup
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> On May 29th, participating bike shops throughout the Portland metropolitan area will be offering free bike registration in partnership with Project 529���a local start-up that is targeting bike theft by merging a high tech mobile app with community activation. Using the 529 Garage app, cyclists can quickly capture identifying features of their bikes which can be broadcast to the 529 community and social networks in just a few minutes, in the event of theft. The 529 Garage was designed with input from local law enforcement who support the community engagement and activation process as a major component in combating bike theft.
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> The 529 Garage is more than just another bike registry service; beyond merely collecting serial numbers and other identifying details, the app connects users in a growing and engaged network of like-minded cyclists, all dedicated to stamping out bike theft. Since the beta release of the iPhone app four weeks ago at the Sea Otter Cycling Classic, over $2 million worth of bikes have been registered and the service has already helped recover a stolen bike. As more riders opt-in and register their bikes and the network expands, both the level of theft deterrent and the likelihood of recovery exponentially increases.
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> To enhance the 529 Garage service, the company has developed the 529 Shield���a sticker that provides a serialized, tamper-proof identifier. The 529 Shield offers multiple levels of protection: it provides unique identification as well as a psychological deterrent���the way a home security sign might deter a burglar looking for an easy target.
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> On May 29th local bike shops throughout the Portland metropolitan area will provide free bike registrations, in partnership with Project 529. The event is a pilot program in which participating shops will receive training and support, as they register bikes using the app and place 529 Shields���normally a $10 product���free on customers' bikes. It is the first step in a national bike shop rollout. Registration in Portland will take place in more than a dozen locations on 5/29, in anticipation of a West Coast tour and national bike shop rollout during 2014.
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> Cyclists are encouraged to visit the following participating bike shops during normal business hours on May 29th to register their bikes, free of charge:
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> Bike N Hike (Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Milwaukie locations)
> Crank 2725 SE Ash Street, Portland, OR 97214
> Cyclepath 2436 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,, Portland, OR 97212
> Hi-5 Bikes 3935 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland OR 97212
> The Lumberyard 2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
> Revolver 6509 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217
> Sunset Cycles 5320 NW Central Drive, Portland, OR 97229
> The Bike Commuter 8301 SE 13th Avenue, Portland OR 97202
> West End Bikes 1111 SW Stark St, Portland, OR 97205
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> Project 529 also authored a petition to require Craiglist and eBay to deman serial numbers on all bike listings, which would effectively throttle scale channel flipping of stolen bikes. You can sign the petition here: https://project529.com/garage/petitions/new
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> ABOUT PROJECT 529
> Founded in 2013, Project 529 is a diverse team of idealists in Portland, Oregon who believe technology can materially enhance the cycling experience. Their first product, the 529 Garage, aims at keeping more bikes where they belong���with their rightful owners. For more information or questions, contact Jason Scott at Project 529 at media@project529.com
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> FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT https://project529.com/garage/
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