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,…
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…
They say you can judge an organization by the company it keeps. If that’s true, being part of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce means we're in fantastic company. Running a non-profit that handles massive physical events alongside anti-theft software means…
With changing international trade policies, shifting supply chains, and rising retail prices, finding an affordable, reliable bicycle can feel overly complicated. If you're looking to get on two wheels without taking on extra financial strain, buying pre-owned from a local…
Transportation security isn’t just about having safe pathways in Calgary—it’s a global necessity. Whether it's helping a child ride to school in our own city or giving a health worker reliable transit in East Africa, a bicycle is one of…
What a week it’s been for Alberta Bike Swap! From local path safety to international shipping containers, we’ve been hard at work making sure bikes are protected, restored, and placed into the hands of people who need them most. Protecting…
Actionable Theft Prevention Bicycle theft remains a primary obstacle to active transportation adoption, but the solution relies heavily on objective data. When a bicycle lacks a recorded serial number tied to a verified owner, law enforcement officers cannot confirm ownership…