Month: October 2014

October 29, 2014

Dangers of City Cycling

ibike london blog image Mark Ames

Image courtesy of ibike london blog Mark Ames

Dangers of city cycling couldn’t be clearer than visualised in this image courtesy of ibikelondon blog.

Those that follow the Velosure blog are aware that Safe Cycling is something we promote avidly as #cycliststothecore.

Our thoughts were crystallised in the following line:

“Making cycling safe for people of all ages requires us to think about the kind of communities we want to live in.”

Louise Ellman GaurdianProfessional  25 July 2014

Cycling safety isn’t something that will simply evolve. It is something that requires change. A change in our perception of what the roads are for – are they simply the quickest route to get from A to B or should we stop and look at the bigger picture. Life is full of haste. Our roads illustrate this. The image above shouts of “haste”.

In this haste, the really important things often get obscured.

Do we really need to travel in such a manner that the safety of other road users is endangered? The design and infrastructure of our roads complex and chaotic appear to say that “haste is king”. In these times of technological advances where we are ever going forward, perhaps it’s time to learn a little from the past.

Communities historically knew others that lived locally, when going on a journey, there were many opportunities to interact with others and to take in their environment. A sense of “Community” was strong.

Communities today could take an opportunity to re-look at the infrastructure of their communities; how transport develops this or isolates those within it. Many of those living on busy roads for example rarely see or talk to their neighbours, in their haste to safely enter their driveways.

Should there be more areas that are cycle and pedestrian zones? We understand that cycling is beneficial to our health, could this be encouraged with cycle zones specifically identified areas. Areas where parents could take their family cycling safely without the danger of cars, lorries and buses. We have parks, but should more travel cycle routes be established on our roads. Cycle lanes that unlike the cycle lane demonstrated in the above image, focus upon the cyclists safety, prioritising this on these routes over the other road users.

Should all roads afford little safety or thought to the cyclist, at the cost of accommodating larger / faster vehicles?

Cycling is a form of transport that can exemplify speed, but it also gives us other possibilities. If we are to encourage this we need to look at our communities and begin to re-look at where our priorities lie.

In cycle insurance we hear of many cyclists who have suffered unfortunate cycling accidents on our busy roads. The prevalence of cycling by adults in England (at least once a month) reduced from 15.3% to 14.7% in the year to October 2013 compared to the previous year. If we are looking to reverse this trend then we need to consider cyclist safety and quality of journey.

As a cyclist you may have a comment about the quality of a recent journey you made, or an area in which communities value the cyclist or amazing cycle routes  / roads with excellent cycle lanes. Alternatively link to Velosure Cycle Insurance on Twitter,  Facebook, or Google+, visit the website the read  more news articles from Velosure Cycle Insurance.

Please contact us or share this blog with others if you think they will have ideas regarding this.

Safe Cycling

October 27, 2014

Dont see red as the leaves change with amazing bicycle insurance

As the leaves slowly change through an endless spectrum of Autumn shades, and then spiral to the ground…don’t let your spirits fall with them.

Bicycle insurance from Velosure Cycle Insurance

Cycle insurance providers such as Velosure Cycle Insurance, provide choices within their bicycle insurance ranges, that allow you to ensure your cycle is adequately protected against theft, new for old up to three years and accidental damage.

So as the nights draw in and thoughts do turn more to the safety of your cycle where stored, you will either contemplate this with the confidence of knowing you  have already taken out adequate insurance, or you will be thinking that this is something you really do need to get round to doing.

If you fall into the later category, it may be that in busy schedules you simply havent had time to put aside to doing this, or it may be that you werent aware that there were specific specialist cycle insurers out there. It sounds as if this may be a great solution but possibly costly, especially when you factor in the other things that are offered as standard:

Theft & Accidental Damage
£2m Public Liability
‘New for Old’ for up to 3 years
Sportives
Time Trials
European Cover for 60 days*
Free Legal Assistance
Cycle Rescue in Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Worldwide Cover for 14 days**
Bike Box Cover up to the value of £500
*Includes all European Member Countries plus Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Monaco, Madeira, Gibraltar and Andorra.
**A condition of cover is notification of dates of travel and destinations. Certain restrictions may apply.

Now if you found out that all of this was available from as little as £4.59 a month, you may want to find out more.

You don’t need to see red if your cycle is stolen, or go into the red to pay for cycle insurance. Simply visit Velosure and see how easy and affordable it is to insurance your cycle.

If so simply click on the link through to the Velosure Cycle Insurance website, call the cycling insurance team on 0800 083 3035, or visit Velosure Cycle Insurance us on social media.

We are always happy to help, alternatively for an immediate no obligation quick quote online simply fill in the value of your cycle (including accessories) and postcode on the quick quote slider.

October 21, 2014

Have you planned your Halloween festivities?

If you haven’t yet planned your Halloween festivities, well this could be for you –

Velosure Cycle Insurance have organised a competition for those celebrating Halloween in costume, all you need is a Halloween costume, a cycle and a good sense of fun!

Simply take a photo of yourself or friend in costume with their cycle and post online following the details given at

http://www.velosure.co.uk/ghouls-ghosts-cycling-competition

Alternatively you could take a short video of your Halloween cycling fun (but remember safety first!) and release on line following details at the same link as above.

Those taking part will have the opportunity to win a Funkier cycling Jersey like those pictured below, donated by Velosure Cycle Insurance and JE James Cycles, to keep you cycling safe and warm over the colder months.

If you own a bicycle and aren’t aware of the amazing standard features of Velosure Cycle insurance explore the website and see how Velosure can insure your bicycle from as little as £4.59 per month.

Safe Cycling

Like to win a cycling jersey like these? Well… just have a go, good luck!

October 20, 2014

Cycle insurance are you covered as the dark nights draw in?

Many people assume that their cycle is insured adequately under their home insurance, and for some this may be the case. However if you are passionate about cycling, you may have lovingly aquired accessories and fixtures to your cycle that take the value over £500, should the worst happen and your cycle be stolen, are you still insured for the total sum of bike and accessories?

If in doubt please check, then visit Velosure and see how little full insurance of your cycle (be sure to include all of your fixtures and fittings in your cycle value) can be, simply by using the quick quote tab. You only need the value of your cycle including accessories on the bike, and your postcode for an immediate quotation for your cycle at your address, in seconds. The insurance at Velosure starts from at little at £4.59 a month and includes many, many more features than cover for cycle theft. Read more at http://www.velosure.co.uk about the amazing features included at no additional cost in the standard cycle insurance policy from Velosure Cycle insurance, telephone our dedicated cycling insurance team on 0800 083 3035 or email enquiries@velosure.co.uk

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Does your insurance really protect your cycle and accessories?

October 20, 2014

Cycle insurance for holidays abroad?

Cycle Insurance – Have you ever considered taking a cycling holiday abroad?

Earlier today I received an email advertising a cycling holiday in Lanzarote. The image of cyclists cruising along a sun drenched street, and idylic scenery as I turned to the window and gazed at the rain splattered road, trees blowing in the wind and Autumn leaves swirling in a flurry of colour, really did cause me to stop an consider this.

There seemed to be so many logistics concerning holidaying abroad until I began to consider it – it was much simpler than I thought.

One aspect which may get overlooked or be a deterrent for those considering taking their cycle on holiday, might be cycle insurance. Those who rely upon their household insurance to cover their cycle may think this will be prohibiting, and shocked to learn that cycle insurance is actually available 14 days worldwide and for 60 days in Europe, (terms and conditions and countries outlined fully upon the website) within standard cycle insurance policies from Velosure Cycle insurance. This means they are already included within the policy price which starts from £4.59 a month.

If you, like me, are considering the possibilities of cycling holidays, to brighten the dreary Autumnal months, make sure you are safe, and visit Velosure to see how they can cover your cycle.

Safe Cycling

October 17, 2014

Cyclists how creative are you? Want an opportunity to win a Cycling Jersey from JE James Cycles? Looking for a focus event for your Halloween festivities? Read on…

As the days grow shorter and the nights appear darker, and colder, many thoughts begin to  turn to seasonal events like the fast approaching Halloween. We are already on 16th  October, and in 15 more days many will be putting on Halloween hats, costumes and masks, and getting together to enjoy 31st of the month. Whether you are getting together with family or friends, or not celebrating at all, you can take the opportunity to have some fun…

Velosure Cycling Insurance have got together with JE James Cycles to offer an amazing prize of a Funkier Cycling Jersey.

You do not have to buy cycle insurance or anything from JE James to be eligible for the opportunity to win this prize, you simply have to share a photo or video of your cycling Halloween fun. The winner will be selected at random from those posted online as per the rules of entry found at http://www.velosure.co.uk/ghouls-ghosts-cycling-competition 

So dig out a costume, think of a great jingle or line for cyclists this Halloween, think a little outside of the box, and create a photo or short video to show safe cycling fun this Halloween. If you are having a party, you could make this a central component. Make sure you are photographed with your cycle – it might be cycling up to the camera for a scary close up, if you’re good at special effects perhaps your cycle might appear to fly like Elliots in ET, or simply a selfie or a group shot.

For those cyclists feeling a little grey as the Seasons begin to change, dull, dejected and down in the dumps… take this opportunity not just to have a little cycling fun, but also to potentially win am amazing prize.

We look forward to sharing your fun, and sharing this incredible prize with the lucky winners.

So dont forget:

Create your most fiendish, formidable, or hair-raising hilarious Halloween costume, then take a photograph, or video and release on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

  • Tweet @CycleVelosure and #cycleghouls to be seen.
  • Post to /VelosureCycleInsurance and #cycleghouls to be seen.
  • Give Velosure Cycle Insurance a shout out on YouTube and #cycleghouls.

Prizes for two lucky winners in be a cycling jersey from JE James Cycle working in partnership with Velosure Cycle Insurance

Closing date of Ghouls & Ghosts Cycling Competition, 8th November and winner announced on the 11th November.

Safe Cycling

October 16, 2014

Cyclists, how creative are you? Want to win a Funkier mens or womens Cycling Jersey? Read on…

As the days grow shorter and the nights appear darker, and colder, many thoughts begin to  turn to seasonal events like the fast approaching Halloween. We are already on 16th  October, and in 15 more days many will be putting on Halloween hats, costumes and masks, and getting together to enjoy 31st of the month. Whether you are getting together with family or freinds, or not celebrating at all, you can take the opportunity to have some fun…

Velosure Cycling Insurance have got together with JE James Cycles to offer an amazing prize of a Funkier Cycling Jersey.

You do not have to buy cycle insurance or anything from JE James to be eigible for the opportunity to win this proze, you simply have to share a photo or video of your cycling Halloween fun. The winner will be selected at random from those posted online as per the rules of entry found at http://www.velosure.co.uk/ghouls-ghosts-cycling-competition 

So dig out a costume, think of a great jingle or line for cyclists this Halloween, think a little outside of the box, and create a photo or short video to show safe cycling fun this Halloween. If you are having a party, you could make this a central component. Make sure you are photographed with your cycle – it might be cycling up to the camera for a scary close up, if you’re good at special effects perhaps your cycle might appear to fly like Elliots in ET, or simply a selfie or a group shot.

For those cyclists feeling a little grey as the Seasons begin to change, dull, dejected and down in the dumps… take this opportunity not just to have a little cycling fun, but also to potentially win am amazing prize.

We look forward to sharing your fun, and sharing this incredible prize with the lucky winners.

So dont forget:

Create your most fiendish, formidable, or hair-raising hilarious Halloween costume, then take a photograph, or video and release on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

  • Tweet @CycleVelosure and #cycleghouls to be seen.
  • Post to /VelosureCycleInsurance and #cycleghouls to be seen.
  • Give Velosure Cycle Insurance a shout out on YouTube and #cycleghouls.

Prizes for two lucky winners in be a cycling jersey from JE James Cycle working in partnership with Velosure Cycle Insurance

Closing date of Ghouls & Ghosts Cycling Competition, 8th November and winner announced on the 11th November.

Safe Cycling

October 10, 2014

Cyclists – Don’t miss out: Cycle Insurance reduction offer ends at midnight!

If you haven’t taken advantage of the 5% reduction offer from Velosure Cycle Insurance don’t miss out –

THE OFFER ENDS TODAY AT MIDNIGHT

If you havent considered cycle insurance, take a look at the Velosure website at http://www.velosure.co.uk

Sometimes you don’t consider the whole picture when popping out for a cycle ride – Are you covered for public liability? Do you have free legal assistance, Do you have cycle rescue if your cycle breaks down?

You could be covered for all of this and much more from as little as £4.59 a month!

Just call 0800 083 3035 or visit the website.

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Cycle Insurance from Velosure

October 9, 2014

Mountain biking: are you prepared for the risks

 mountain bicycle insurance

Have you prepared for the risks of mountain biking?

Those participating in mountain bicycle activities can by their nature be adventurous, dedicated and outgoing. They love a challenge and hitting the trail is their idea of bliss.

But all of this comes with risks. Is it enough to rely upon you home insurance to cover your bike for theft up to £500? What happens if your bike breaks down and you need cycle rescue? By definition you may be out and about – are you going to push or carry your bike home?

In today’s world we are more prepared for risks, or are we?

Many haven’t heard that cycle rescue in Great Britain and Northern Ireland  is included as standard with bicycle insurance policies from companies such as Velosure.

While your wheels are stationary and you are stopping to consider what ifs… what if you have an accident while on your wheels?

Have you got public liability insurance, free legal assistance? Cover for accidental damage for your mountain bike?

If the answer is no, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that all of this: £2m public liability, theft and accidental damage, free legal assistance are all included as standard, for as little as £4.59 a month!

For a no obligation quick quote, TAKE A LOOK or CALL: 0800 083 3035.