When people first hear about Alberta Bike Swap, they often think of our high-volume annual consignment events. But behind the scenes, our daily operations are driven by software architecture, public safety protocols, and a world-wide network of strategic alliances. We…
At Alberta Bike Swap, our schedule is usually packed with software updates, event logistics, and community Bike Index registration drives. But when it comes down to choosing between needing steel toed shoes to dance at a red-carpet event (Chris is…
If you’ve followed Alberta Bike Swap for any length of time, you know that our provincial headquarters—affectionately known as "Swap Central"—is actually our kitchen table. It’s where we refine software for our proprietary Bicycle Swap Software™, mentor app computer science…
If you walked were at the Calgary Food Bank main office last week, you might have spotted an unusual scene: lights, cameras, a videographer, and the two of us posing alongside a pristine, vintage 1980s Eddy Merckx road bike. While…
If you were cycling along the Bow River pathway past RiverWalk Plaza on October 4 or 5, you probably noticed a group of people waving, hollering, and gesturing for you to pull over. No, it wasn’t a flash mob—it was…
Walking out to an empty lock where your bicycle used to be is frustrating, gut wrenching, and unfortunately all too common. As Alberta’s official Bike Index and Project 529 Ambassadors, we hear about this scenario play out daily. While panic…
With our joint Bike Index Registration Drive with the Calgary Police Service just around the corner on October 4 & 5 at East Village RiverWalk Plaza, our DMs have been buzzing with questions. To help everyone get their rides protected,…
Bike theft is one of the biggest barriers to active transportation in urban centers. Every year, thousands of bicycles are stolen across Alberta, and while law enforcement officers recover hundreds of them, the vast majority can never be returned to…
As I read that we've lost our 56th grant there is always good news on the horizon. At Alberta Bike Swap, we spend most of our time focused on the practical stuff: vetting bike serial numbers against databases, putting on…
As Alberta’s official Bike Index and Project 529 Ambassadors, Alberta Bike Swap is dedicated to providing practical, community-level theft prevention solutions. Registering your bicycle creates a permanent, searchable digital record of ownership that deters buyers of stolen property and assists…