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Why bike insurance is as vital as your crash helmet!

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Bicycle insurance is as crucial a piece of protection equipment as any padded garment or crash helmet according to the article “Instant Expert Guide to Bike Insurance”.

Bicycles are not cheap. Ideally you buy one and want it to last for as long as you want to keep it, so when it gets pinched you will naturally feel devastated! But what can you do?

Taking some extra care when parking your bike could help prevent the likelihood of it being stolen. Look for some good bike locks and attach it to anything you can find that is solid such as a roof rack on the top of your car.

The perfect back-up strategy is to take out some bicycle insurance. If your bicycle cost more than two hundred pounds you may have a problem with some insurance providers. In their world, a bicycle that cost over two hundred pounds is considered ‘high value’. Many prefer to add their bike to their home contents insurance – but as previously mentioned this is not a problem for bikes under the value of £200. For those who find adding a bike to home insurance policies a problem, check out some quotes from specialist bicycle insurance companies for satisfaction. Ensuring that you will be protected in the event of an accident occurring while riding or racing is essential at this stage.

When taking out some insurance on your bicycle it is vital to check the specific requirements of your policy. Make sure you are familiar with parking requirements (it may turn out your bicycle is not insured if parked anywhere other than inside your home). Check also that your bicycle is protected from anything happening abroad if planning on taking your bike on your travels.

Travel insurance is essential when cycling abroad. Many insurance plans will cover you for bicycle riding abroad but not mountain bike riding. By making sure on the outset that you and your insurance company have an understanding is the best way to avert disaster. Travel insurance is vital when cycling abroad because an accident could leave you with astronomical medical bills you cannot afford.

Bicycle insurance and travel insurance – a marriage made in heaven!

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How to outwit thieves when cycling to work!

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Every 65 seconds a bicycle is stolen in the UK. Cycling commuters would do well to buy a second hand bike to avoid the attention of thieves rather than purchase a shiny top-notch item. According to the article “Cycle to Work Scheme – why bike insurance is important” it is better to have an old reliable bike still in the rack on your return from work than a brand new trendy one that is no longer there!

You could easily spend up to five hundred pounds on a new bike with all the accessories in an effort to save the planet as well as petrol costs. But is it worth it when your new ‘pride and joy’ attracts the eye of an opportunist thief within moments of parking it up? It’s rotten I know but a fact of life all the same. Consider these words because you don’t have to learn the hard way!
According to bike theft statistics, a bicycle is stolen every minute or so. Don’t become a complete victim to this rising trend, take some reasonable precautions and purchase some comprehensive bike insurance.

If a thief has in his/her possession a set of powerful wire cutters, there is a strong chance that your bicycle will be stolen. No matter what immobilising device you adopt or locks you use, the determined bike thief will not persevere until satisfaction has been achieved! Whilst a double chain lock system can reduce the chances of bike theft, cyclists are put off by the impracticality of it.

It is always worth it to check on your home insurance whether your bicycle (including accessories and related cycle-wear) is covered on it.
Other types of insurance to check out would be that for public liability to cover you in the event that you accidentally scratch a passing car or hit a dog. While bike theft insurance is of considerable assistance when you need it, public liability can be the most costly of all.

If you are a new cyclist, welcome to the world of cycle lanes and a great workout before work! Remind yourself not to become a statistic and check out insurance for liability and damage to be on the safe side!

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