Why Is Cycling Insurance Important? Ask Philip Ross…
We speak to road race cyclist Philip Ross about his bad accident and how our cycling insurance helped him get back on his feet.
Insuring Safety: The Risks of Road Racing
It’s easy to presume that just because you have a helmet on, your cycle journey should be risk-free. However, even your average commute to work isn’t without its fair share of danger, let alone the risks faced by those competing in road races, such as the gold-standard – UCI Road World Championships. We’ve looked at…
Cycling: How To Stay Safe
In a week in which we’ve seen a van driver sacked after forcing a cyclist off the road, a woman jailed for mowing down a cyclist and even Tour De France winner Chris Froome deliberately rammed by an impatient driver in France, there’s a feeling in the air that cycling is becoming more and more…
Case of injured cyclist on 24 Hours in A&E highlights the importance of personal accident insurance
Channel 4’s hit programme 24 Hours in A&E featured another case at the start of February which highlights the importance of personal accident cycling insurance. The show highlights the case of 81-year-old cyclist Bill after he was hit by a car in Tadworth, Surrey. Bill, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered head and leg injuries after…
Do cyclists need to stretch?
Stretching is a topic that is widely discussed among the cycling fraternity. Many swear by it, claiming it’s a vital part of their training, improving flexibility and suppleness and preventing injury. Others, however, believe stretching is a waste of time, serving little purpose to any bike rider.
10 best ways to avoid bicycle saddle sores
There isn’t a cyclist in the world that hasn’t experienced some sort of pain in the backside whilst out cycling. It isn’t fun. But it’s not just the pain and discomfort that causes a problem. If left untreated, it can turn into abrasions and saddle sores, possibly resulting in a lengthy period off the bike.…
Cycling’s most common injury – the collarbone break
For many cyclists, the collarbone break is almost seen as a rite of passage. You’re not classed as part of the cycling fraternity until you have a couple of bolts screwed into your clavicle (the bone that runs from your shoulder to your neck).
