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Getting an early-onset Parkinson\u2019s (EOPD) diagnosis in 2014 was one of the hardest things Steve has ever faced. So much so, he chose to keep the news to himself for many years. As an avid biker before his diagnosis, he thought a Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis meant the end of his cycling days. But after learning that physical exercise is one of the best ways to help slow down the progression of Parkinson\u2019s, Steve got back on his bike.<\/a><\/p>\n

Always a cyclist, Parkinson’s or otherwise<\/h3>\n

Steve\u2019s long-standing love for cycling has come full circle. Since learning about the benefits of his favorite hobby and Parkinson\u2019s fundraiser cycling events like Pedaling for Parkinson\u2019s<\/a>, he saw his two worlds come together and joined a cycling event as soon as possible \u2013 the 2018 Parry Sound Pedaling for Parkinson\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved everything about it,\u201d says Steve. He experienced for the first time the support people impacted by Parkinson\u2019s receive at these events. Steve recalls walking through the crowd after the event looking to connect with other Canadians with Parkinson\u2019s and was astounded to discover that out of almost 400 participants, there were very few people with Parkinson\u2019s there! Imagine learning how effective cycling can be for your condition, and then witnessing an absence of people affected by it at a cycling event.<\/p>\n

A mission to ride with other Canadians impacted by Parkinson\u2019s<\/h3>\n

Since his ride in Parry Sound, Steve has been determined to get more people with Parkinson\u2019s involved in cycling (or any other physical activity.) He and his friend Mike Loghrin founded a cycling group called Rigid Riders<\/a> to connect with other Canadians living with Parkinson\u2019s and help them discover their own cycling abilities. Still, Steve felt there was a barrier for people with Parkinson\u2019s as many would come up with a myriad of reasons to decide cycling wasn\u2019t for them. They echoed each other with a similar fear: \u201cI don\u2019t think I can do it.\u201d Especially when talking to people who were diagnosed with EOPD like himself but who are reluctant to get on a bike, Steve says, \u00ab\u00a0The day you were diagnosed, you left the office with the same abilities you went in with, only your self-perception changed that day.\u201d Mike was once reluctant about cycling with Parkinson\u2019s, too. Now he\u2019s the co-captain of a cycling group proving to himself and others that cycling makes all the difference when managing your Parkinson\u2019s.<\/a><\/p>\n

A common question: Can people with Parkinson\u2019s ride bikes?<\/h3>\n

The short answer is, yes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The best part about cycling is that if a standard upright bike doesn\u2019t work for you any longer there are several adjustments you can make that help to meet you where you\u2019re at physically. For example, if you have balance issues, you can switch out a typical upright bike for a recumbent trike. Experiencing muscle weakness? Add pedal-assist to your ride.<\/p>\n

But what Steve wants you to know is that you\u2019re capable of more than you think. There\u2019s nothing like receiving a diagnosis of chronic brain disease to make you question what you\u2019re still able to do. Steve says, \u201cDespite your fears and the voice inside your head saying, \u2018I can\u2019t,\u2019 your body is saying, \u2018I can, and I need to.\u2019\u201d Cycling aside, Steve\u2019s message is about getting active and pushing yourself. \u201cIf cycling isn\u2019t your thing, there are so many activities people with Parkinson\u2019s can take part in,\u201d says Steve. \u201cBoxing, dancing, or anything that gets your heart rate up!\u201d<\/p>\n

A three-month ride across Canada to show what\u2019s possible<\/h3>\n

Steve and Mike know there are pockets of Canadians with Parkinson\u2019s across Canada who are still reluctant to try cycling. That\u2019s why he, Mike, Mike\u2019s wife Darlene and their friend Jim Redmond set off on a cross-country cycling trip they\u2019ve aptly named The Spinning Wheels Tour<\/a>. With dozens of stops along the way, spanning the course of three months, Steve and his crew are sure to inspire Canadians living with Parkinson\u2019s to try cycling and discover the sense of freedom and empowerment that comes with it.<\/p>\n

Beginning in Victoria BC, Steve, Mike and Jim dipped their bikes into the Pacific Ocean to kick off the ride of a lifetime. Darlene joins the cyclists by RV sporting signage that promotes the message and purpose of the trip and informs motorists that cyclists are near and to drive carefully.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be following Steve, Mike, Darlene and Jim over the next three months to see where they\u2019ve been and whose lives they inspired along the way. Steve is also blogging about their day-to-day adventures. You can follow along<\/a> with how this massive undertaking impacts the mind, body, and spirit of Steve and the crew.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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