Denver Police set up bike registration stations for Bike to Work Day

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Police Department is offering free bike registration for Bike to Work Day at several locations around the city on Wednesday, June 26.

The city partners with 529 Garage on its bicycle registration system, which says it helps prevent bicycle theft, finds lost or stolen bicycles, and assists in the investigation of bicycle thefts, among other things.

Registrations document things like the bike’s serial number, make, model and color to allow for easier identification and returns in case of loss or theft.

Volunteers will be on site at five locations across the city on Wednesday to encourage and assist people with registration:

• Denver Zoo from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• REI, 1416 Platte St., 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Cherry Creek Trail at South University Boulevard and Cherry Creek North Drive from 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• East 29th Avenue Town Center at East 29th Avenue and North Roslyn Street from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Skyline Park at 16th Street and Arapahoe Street from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

According to police, more than 400 of the bicycles seized in 2022 were never picked up or returned to their owners due to lack of registration.

People who register at these locations will receive a 529 plate sticker, which police say can indicate to thieves that the bike is registered and also help police recover the stolen bike.

In addition, bicycles can be registered online free of charge, either via the DPD website or the 529 Garage app.