Protecting the Ride: Our Strategic Alliance with SABIS

At Alberta Bike Swap, we believe that the most important part of any bicycle isn’t the frame or the gears—it’s the person sitting on the seat. Our Strategic Alliance with the Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society (SABIS) is a vital partnership focused on safety, prevention, and the long-term well-being of our community.

This partnership grew through years of collaboration with Shane from ProHAB while he was at SABIS. Shane’s expertise in helmet safety and brain injury prevention became a cornerstone of our event safety protocols. Together, we’ve worked to ensure that every cyclist—from the first-timer to the daily commuter—understands that a safe ride starts with a protected head. aligning our mission of providing affordable bikes with the essential goal of protecting the people who ride them.

Impact and Advocacy:

• Safety First: SABIS provides the critical expertise needed to educate the public on the long-term impacts of brain injuries and how proper equipment can prevent them.
• Bike Helmet Connection: We’ve always integrated helmet safety checks and education into our broader mission of legitimate CAN-BIKE cycling education.
• Circular Economy with Care: While we move thousands of bikes through the Circular Economy, our alliance with SABIS is a reminder that those bikes should be paired with the knowledge and gear necessary to keep riders safe.

We are proud to call SABIS our strategic alliance, an organization that prioritizes human safety above all else.