The goal of Cyclespine is to lessen the burden of spinal cord injuries in Canada .  We strive to encourage safety in daily life to facilitate healthy spinal cord function.

The association has facilitated its’ first charity event called “Spine Ride Canada ”.  Spine Ride Canada has started on June 30^th, 2008 at Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia and ended after more than 6000 km in Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 8^th, 2008.  We have stopped in many communities from the west coast to the east coast of Canada promoting awareness and prevention.  The journey was hard and long, not unlike that of those with spinal cord injuries.  We support men, women and children who live daily with spinal cord injuries.   

SpineRide Canada blog 

http://cyclespine.com/cyclespineblog/index.html 

Spine Savers

Not all accidents can be avoided, but being more careful in your daily activities can make a big difference. Here are some protective measures you can take to avoid getting a spinal cord injury:

Buckle-Up: Always make sure to wear your seatbelt when traveling in an car.

Be Hardheaded: Wear Your Helmet - Bicycling, motorcycle, rollerblading, skateboarding, horseback riding, Snow boarding, ice hockey, skiing, toboggans, Snowmobiles

Play Safely: Avoid head first moves in football, wrestling, baseball.  Insist on spotters in Gymnastics.

Swim Safely: Never dive into an unfamiliar body of water or swimming pool.

Always practice this to learn the depth of the water:

"feet first, first time"

Watch Your Step: Everyone falls down. Watch your step on a wet floor or an icy sidewalk. Never over reach when using a step stool or ladder.

Brian Brideau, Junior's younger brother, is going to cycle across Canada with Renato Alessandrini.

Vernon "Junior" Brideau is our inspiration for SpineRide Canada.