BICYCLE INSURANCE BLOG

What to do if you’re involved in a Bicycle Accident with a motor vehicle.

If you are out riding your bike and happen to be involved in an accident with a motorist, here are some simple steps to remember on what you need to do.

Take notes. Few bicycles riders injured in a bicycle accident will be carrying a pen and blank paper with them. Most cell phones, smart phones like Blackberry’s & Apple iPhones can be used for simple note taking or sending an e-mail with all the details to yourself. Take a deep breath and remember to take notes. If your phone has a camera function, take photos of any damage to your bicycle, the car and importantly yourself.  Read more... (1056 words, estimated 4:13 mins reading time)

Fortunately if you live in the UK (including Northern Ireland), finding insurance for bicycles is a lot easier than other parts of the world. It seems to be one niche within the insurance market which is taken more seriously than many other places around the world. Insurance coverage is comparatively cheap and cheap bicycle insurance can readily be had from a number of providers. Below is a list of insurers (in no particular order) who offer information online about their bicycle insurance offerings. As stated elsewhere in our site we don’t offer recommendations of one insurer over another, because everyone has different needs and requirements.  Read more... (225 words, 3 images, estimated 54 secs reading time)

In the land of the SUV gas guzzler, finding specialised bicycle insurance can sometimes be a challenge.

Surprisingly in such a growing segment of the insurance market, US Based Insurers haven’t yet recognised the fact that consumers are looking for; and desiring Bicycle Insurance.  Since I started this website in May 2009 fortunately I have noticed a change and, some Insurers are starting to offer this service to cyclists.

There are several avenues people can follow to try and find the right bicycle liability insurance.  Read more... (610 words, 3 images, estimated 2:26 mins reading time)

For Riders in Australia looking for bicycle insurance fortunately you have a number of options available. If you are looking for bicycle insurance, a good place to start is your state or regional cycling association.

Membership to these associations will often include bicycle insurance and, include free legal advice. Please check the relevant one in your particular state / region to ascertain what you actually get with your membership. You’ll find a list of links below to help.  Read more... (256 words, 1 image, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)