Helpforme Cycling
1220 - 1200 West 73rd Avenue V6P 6G5 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Congratulations to all RBC GranFondo Whistler riders! You’re all champions! The Helpforme Cycling team enjoyed the big ride and hanging out with our fellow cyclists and friends afterward. Thanks to all who visited our photo booths at Velospoke and Celebration Plaza in Whistler, we hope you enjoy your souvenir photos! Here are some highlights: https://www.facebook.com/GiggleBoothPhotos/videos/665190753987947/

Having a great time at Velospoke today, we’ll be at Celebration Plaza tomorrow in Whistler taking post ride photos, come and say hi!

We recently collaborated with InSync Physiotherapy: Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation clinic to provide you with stretches and exercises designed for injury prevention and geared specifically for cyclists. Whether you commute to work, ride with the family on the weekends, or are riding in the upcoming RBC GranFondo Whistler, check out the tips here: https://insyncphysio.com/cycling-events-a-collaboration-wi/ The InSync Physiotherapy team are committed to providing the highest level of professional care and service in Sports Medicine, Sports Injuries, Physiotherapy, Exercise Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and IMS. Many thanks to Alexandra Arroyo at InSync Physiotherapy Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation clinic on Cambie for putting this together.

Our cyclists are all geared up for Saturday’s RBC GranFondo Whistler! See you on the ride and don’t forget to come by our booth afterward at Celebration Plaza t...o say hi and get your free, post-ride souvenir photo at our photo booth! So Insta-worthy! Take the photo home with you and/or download it online to post on your social media channels. You deserve to celebrate your achievement! Good luck to all riders - be safe, have fun, and go for it! See more

If you’re riding the RBC GranFondo Whistler on Saturday, you’ll likely be registering at Velospoke on Friday and picking up your swag bag. Come by our booth to ...say hi and have your free pre-ride souvenir photo taken at our photo booth. We will also have a photo booth at Celebration Plaza for your post-ride picture. You can take a photo home with you right then and there, or download it online so you can share it on your social media channels! As the Velospoke presenting sponsor, the Helpforme team wishes you a safe, successful ride! See more

For those of you riding in the RBC GranFondo Whistler on September 7th, here's a safety reminder to do your ABC Quick Check.

Our friends at Bicicletta, asked for our legal advice to write a 10-Step guide to insurance claims with ICBC, and we were happy to oblige. Read how to get back on your feet and on the road again after a cycling accident at: https://bicicletta.cc//a-guide-to-postaccident-bike-claims Photography: Kevin R. Jamieson

The Helpforme Cycling team is stoked for the 12th Annual Glotman Simpson Cypress Challenge tomorrow. This annual fundraising ride generates charitable donations for BC Cancer to help change pancreatic cancer outcomes, and we are proud to support the cause. We will be there tomorrow with coffee and donuts at the base of Cypress to fuel you up, and our firm’s Managing Partner, lawyer and avid cyclist, Joel Zanatta, will be delivering a pep talk to Fondo Clinic riders to inspire you and keep you motivated for the climb! Donate and/or find out more about this worthy fundraiser at http://www.cypresschallenge.com. We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow is the third and last PrimaFondo cycling party of the season. Whether you’re training for RBC GranFondo Whistler, or just out for a fun group ride, these cycling parties are a blast and Helpforme Personal Legal Services is proud to be a PrimaFondo sponsor. Shout out to Red Truck Beer for such a great location and parking lot party! The Helpforme Helpforme Cycling team will be there once again serving coffee to fuel you up before the ride, so come say hi before you head out or join us for a beer afterward!

Craving an espresso to refuel? Here are a couple of our favourite bike-friendly cafés: Musette Caffe Bar, located at 1325 Burrard Street, is fully licensed and offers sandwiches, fresh specialty menu items and coffee drinks, along with cycling races on TV. The café is spacious with lots of seats and a large patio. You can lock up your bike outside and they provide complimentary bike locks and tools if you need to perform a quick fix or bike maintenance. They also sell some co...ol cycling clothing and swag, and offer bike rentals and cycling tours. Sanctuary Cafe a bike-friendly, community coffee shop featuring coffee roasters and artisan baked goods from BC producers. Located at 160-13020 No. 2 Road on the eastern edge of Steveston Village in Richmond, Sanctuary’s logo tagline Coffee - Cycle - Culture says it all. The café welcomes you to bring your bike inside, even when it’s wet, and also provides tools to help you fix your bike if needed. The café owner, Steveston resident Tim Lee, is an avid cyclist who understands the important balance between exercise and good coffee! Both of these cafés are situated right beside bike lanes, or among bike friendly streets, for easy access. #cycling #civilcycling #cyclinglife #thecyclinglawyer #helpforme #vancouverlawyer

Voting is open for The Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver 2019 Reader's Choice awards! Our Partners have been previously recognized by voters in two categories and we are rooting for Joel Zanatta for Best Bike Lawyer and Krista Simon for Best Lawyer When Accident Strikes for her 7th win! Voting ends on Wednesday, July 31st at 5:00 PM and all voters are automatically entered in The Georgia Straight’s contest to win a trip for two to Kanapali Beach Resort in Maui! The online entry form and contest details are available at: https://www.straight.com//best-vancouver-2019-readers-choi

The 5 Essentials for your cycling saddlebag tool kit. Not sure what to pack? Here are some must-haves: 1. Tire levers some tires, particularly those with thick sidewalls or wired bead can be difficult to remove, even when using tire levers. You might find it nearly impossible without them. They typically come in steel or plastic. If you use steel for durability, the downside is that they can potentially damage your rims, so use them with care. 2. CO2 tire inflator and CO2 c...artridges we’re calling this ‘one item’ because there’s no point carrying one without the other. Practice using them together so you’re ready in case of a flat. Know how to tighten the cartridge into the inflator and gently release the air into the inner tubes. 3. Spare inner tube make sure that your spare is the right type of tube and the correct valve length. If you have more than one bike, remember to swap your spare inner tubes, or better still, have a tool kit for each bike. 4. Bike multi-tool while multi-tools come in many sizes with varying numbers of tools, the bare minimum your multi-tool should contain includes: Allen keys of up to 6mm, a Phillips-head (cross pattern) screwdriver, a flat-head screwdriver, and a T-25 screwdriver (6-point star-shaped pattern) if any of your bike parts require T-25 screws. Make sure your multi-tool also covers all the different bolts on your bike. 5. Inner tube repair patches a patch kit is an essential back up for your spare inner tube. There are typically two types of patch kits: vulcanizing (which means you’ll have to apply glue) and pre-glued (self-adhesive). It can be a messy job, so follow the instructions carefully. Practice patching an old punctured tube and check the next day to see if it’s still inflated and holding air. In addition to your tool-kit, we always recommend carrying ID, cash, a protein bar and mobile phone for emergencies. Stay hydrated, pack wisely and ride safely.

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