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Cycle Touring Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Cycle Touring.
We can provide Top Up Activity Equipment Cover under a Single Trip policy, up to 10,000 (in all) subject to a single item limit of 1,500.
To get a quote by telephone or email, with or without Top Up Activity Equipment Cover, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or
Cycle Touring is when you take a holiday with the specific intention of cycling from place to place, or cycling every day.
Cycle Touring is a fantastic way to travel round the countryside without harming the environment, and allows you the chance to see the best nature has to offer up close.
Popular areas for cycle touring in the UK include:
- Lake District
- Peak District
- Brecon Beacons
- Chiltern Hills
- South Downs
- Lands End John O Groats
- Thames Valley
- Celtic Trail, South Wales
- West Country Way
Popular areas worldwide renowned for cycle touring include:
- France
- Spain
- New Zealand
- Australia
- USA
- Canada
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Italy
There are many route maps and travel information available from a number of sources. Many hostels, Bed and Breakfasts and small hotels are designed specifically to accommodate those travelling by bicycle, with safe bike storage and a range of information available.
Owners will usually know the local area very well so will be well placed to advise you on the best routes to take.
Often there will be a visitors book where other travellers leave advice about good areas for cycling and which areas to avoid.
Cycle touring is a relatively safe activity but there are precautions you must take.
To avoid becoming lost, plan your route beforehand and make sure you take waterproof maps along with you. Unless you know a route well and are very experienced, only follow approved maps from reputable sources.
Equipment that may aid your journey includes:
- Waterproof maps
- Compass
- Mobile phone
- Helmets
- Waterproof clothing
- Knee pads
- Elbow pads
- Lights
- Reflective clothing
- Cycling gloves
- Puncture repair kit
- Sunblock
There is of course a risk of injury from cycling itself. Common injuries include:
- Cuts
- Bruises
- Sprains
- Broken bones
- Concussion
- Knee pain
- Back pain
Helmets must be worn at all times to avoid serious injury in case of collision or falling off the bicycle. Always check that brakes are working effectively and if cycling at times where there is less light then ensure that lights and visibility jackets are displayed prominently.
In the event of sprains or tendon problems, you should rest and elevate the limb immediately. For the first couple of days you should use ice packs to ease pain and reduce swelling.
After this time you can treat with heat packs to encourage blood flow to the area and aid recovery.
If you are camping on your holiday then only stay in designated sites or areas where other people are staying. This reduces the risk of theft or assault, and if at any point you do become lost then your movements will be able to be tracked effectively.
Useful Websites: Cycle Tourer - Cycle N Sleep - Cycling Tourist - Cycling Skedaddle - Cycle Tours Org
To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 01273 773 017 or