Cycling for MCS

Why are we doing this?

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a recognized disability in Canada. However, people experiencing MCS are left without any support system and face challenges in receiving and accessing healthcare services adapted to their disability. For example, most hospitals don’t have a “scent-free” policy.

Moreover, although the number of MCS cases is on the rise, going from 2.5% of Quebec’s population in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, most people have still not heard of this health condition. In that context, Olivier Chabal will embark on October 1^st on a 24-hour, 500 kilometers cycling challenge in order to raise funds and awareness about the issue.

The map below features the trail map Olivier will be taking on that day and the timeline of his 24-hour journey:

Timeline (1^st October – 2^nd October)

9:00 am – Montréal
(Parc Jeanne-Sauvé, on the corner of Av. Park Stanley and Basil-Routhier: https://goo.gl/maps/GYBgGZt9Pc5eyBcu8
Accessible by metro, Henry-Bourassa station, walk north on Lajeunesse (600 meters) https://goo.gl/maps/Nu5koY5RcSV1Je1i7)

3:20 pm – Trois-Rivières (140 km)

6:55 pm – Portneuf (212 km)

10:30 pm – Trois-Rivières (284 km)

1:40 am – St-Ignace-de-Loyola (350 km)

2:00 am – Ferry station St-Ignace-de-Loyola towards Sorel

2:10 am – Sorel (350 km)

6:00 am – Sea route (430 km)

9:00 am – Arrive at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (500 km)

(“Entry point” of the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit.
https://goo.gl/maps/m1319VyCYJZWRNySA
Accessible by metro, Jean-Drapeau station on the yellow line, then walk towards the Biosphere and cross the bridge:
https://goo.gl/maps/jJbhwGP5rG2ataz8A
By car there parking close by).

Support this cause!

Sponsorship request

We are currently looking for sponsors.

For 100$, sponsors will get their logo published on the EHAQ website for one year with a link to their own website.

For 200$, sponsors will also be thanked in social media publications about the challenge.

Donation

You can donate $5 – $10 to our non-profit organisation by clicking here.

Spread the message

You can also share this event with your close ones, family and friends through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) or our ASEQ-EHAQ website.