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Keeping you in the saddle with specialist cycle insurance
Specialist bike insurance from cycleGuard
Insurance for bikes, e-bikes and cycling accessories
At cycleGuard, we’ve been protecting cyclists and triathletes across the UK for over 20 years against theft and damage to all types of bike including mountain, folding, electric and road as well as cycling accessories inside the home, away from the home and much more. We’ll even include our multi-bike discount when you add multiple bikes to your policy.
A message to our policyholders
If, as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), you are experiencing temporary financial difficulties and/or may have difficulty with future premium payments, please contact our customer service team on 0333 004 3444. We will discuss your situation with you to establish if there are any measures which can be taken which may assist you at this time.
In light of recent events, we have posted a message to all of our policyholders on the steps we’ve taken to maintain our high level of customer service and how you can get in touch with us. You can read more here.
New Customer
If you're a new customer, then we can point you in the right direction.
Existing Customer
If you're an existing policy holder then we're here to help with anything you need.
What’s covered with cycleGuard?
The benefits of cycle insurance from cycleGuard
Whichever type of bike you ride, we can help provide the cover you need. Our bike insurance includes cover for theft and accidental damage, as well as vandalism, fire and flood damage as standard whether inside the home or away from your home, as well as:
Get a quote- Cover in the UK & 30 days EU travel
- Multi-bike discount
- Up to £2,500 cycling accessories cover
- 24/7 Cycle Rescue recovery
- New for old cover
Which Types of Bikes Do we Insure?
Insurance designed to meet the varied needs of cyclists
E-Bikes
Pay monthly to protect your e-bike at no extra cost
Whether you're riding an electric bike on the trails or the morning commute, we can make sure you're covered.
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Racing Bikes
Pay monthly to protect your racing bike at no extra cost
Gear up for any upcoming races with our racing bike cover. If you’re the competitive type, then we can keep you covered.
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Road Bikes
Pay monthly to protect your road bike at no extra cost
If you’re testing your endurance in a sportive or just enjoying leisurely rolls along country lanes, we can protect you.
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Mountain Bikes
Pay monthly to protect your MTB at no extra cost
If you love the thrill of downhill, then we can help protect you and your mountain bike on your off-road adventures.
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Folding Bikes
Pay monthly to protect your folding bike at no extra cost
Do you cycle to work? Then make sure that your folding bike is protected for the journey and while you’re in the office.
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What does a cycleGuard policy cover?
We all try to keep our bikes in the best possible shape, but what happens when you suffer a prang on your way to work or your bike is stolen while it’s locked away? Our bike insurance protects cyclists with a range of different covers as standard. So, why not take these policy benefits out for a spin?
£2,500 Accessories Cover
Want to cover your cycling equipment?
It’s easy to cover your cycling accessories with us. We can cover up to £2,500 of your cycling equipment. Includes light sets, clothing, shoes and more. Mobiles and smartphones excluded.
New for Old Cover
If the worst happens, why should you lose out?
Our cover includes no bike-value depreciation when you use our approved claims service. Market value is available for any cycle clothing.
Cycle Rescue
Have you broken down while out on your bike?
Our 24/7 recovery team are always on hand to get you and your bike back to safety. In the event of an irreparable puncture or breakdown, we can get either you or a family member to a safe location. You must be at least a quarter of a mile from your insured location.
Replacement Bike Hire
Is your bike out of action?
If you need a bike after a claim, then we can provide up to £500 for you to hire a replacement.
The optional benefits of cycle insurance from cycleGuard
Want to extend your cover?
Optional Personal Injury
Suffered an injury while out on your bike?
We can provide cover for injuries caused by cycling accidents or road-rage incidents. Our Personal Injury option can provide up to £25,000 to cover dental treatment, broken bones and physiotherapy. All incidents to have occurred whilst cycling.
Optional £5m Public Liability
What happens if you're involved in an incident?
With our optional Public Liability cover, we can provide up to £5million to protect against cycling-related claims made against you. Cover not extended to North America.
Optional Global Travel
30 days of EU travel cover not enough?
Why not extend your cover to 365 days worldwide? Our optional Global Travel cover includes up to £300 in damages to a bike box in transit. Maximum 60 days per trip.
Optional Race & Compete
Got a triathlon or sportive coming up?
We can be there to support you. Our optional Race & Compete option can provide cover for up to £750 in race entry fees, £500 for associated travel and accommodation costs, as well as up to £200 for clothing items lost in a transition area. Pre-existing illness or injury cannot be covered.
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Insurance for leisure, commuter and sports cycling
It doesn’t matter how often you ride, or which kind of bike you own. You could be protected by cycleGuard.
Get a quoteCommuters
Cover to protect you on the way to work.
Whether your daily commute consists of country lanes or busy roads, make sure your bike is insured for the journey and while you’re at work.
Leisure
Sometimes you just need to take it easy.
Racing around isn’t for everyone. If you prefer to take things at your own pace, then we can make sure that you’re covered.
Sports & Competition
Cover designed to get the best out of the racer in you.
Gear up for any upcoming races with our bike insurance. If you’re the competitive type, then we can keep you covered.
Triathlon
Specialist triathlon insurance.
As a triathlete you’ll want a specialist insurance policy. Our cover provides protection for you and your triathlon gear while you’re put through your paces.
Students
Protect your bike away from home.
Whether you ride to your lectures or work, then we can help protect your bike against theft and accidental damage away from home or your halls of residence.
Commuter Cycling Insurance
Great protection for commuter cyclists
Accidental Damage
If you’ve hit a pothole or taken that corner just a little too hard…
We’re here to get you riding again. Our bike insurance includes accidental damage, as well as damage caused by attempted theft and vandalism as standard. Excludes wear and tear.
Multi-Bike Discount
The more bikes you insure, the more you save…
If you’ve got a shed full of bikes – including family members who live with you - then you can include them all on one policy to receive our multi-bike discount. Up to 10 bikes can be specified per policy.
Optional Personal Injury
Sometimes accidents do happen…
Which is why we offer extended cover for injuries caused by cycling accidents or road-rage incidents. Our Personal Injury option can provide up to £25,000 to cover dental treatment, broken bones and physiotherapy. All incidents to have occurred whilst cycling.
Triathlon bike Insurance
Specialist insurance for triathletes
£2,500 Accessories Cover
Triathlon equipment doesn’t come cheap…
That’s why we can cover up to £2,500 of your triathlon accessories. Include your wetsuits, your triathlon shoes and more against theft, accidental damage and vandalism. Mobiles and smartphones excluded.
In-Vehicle Cover
Protect your bike while it’s in your car…
If you’re travelling to and from your races, then our insurance includes cover for theft of your bike and cycling equipment when left unattended in your car. Storage and vehicle security requirements apply.
Optional Race & Compete
Get extra protection for your upcoming triathlon…
Our Race & Compete extension can cover you whilst competing in amateur triathlon or duathlon events. With cover that extends to transition areas for your bike & kit and also includes up to £750 race fee cover and up to £500 in associated accommodation costs. Our cover also includes triathlon clothing lost in transition. Pre-existing illness or injury cannot be covered.
Making a claim with cycleGuard
We’ve made making a claim so easy
If you've suffered damage to or theft of your bike, we know how distressing it can be. That's why we'll do everything possible to deal with your claim promptly and get you back out cycling again. Our easy-to-use claims process is listed below with some helpful information regarding what to do if you need to make a claim.
1. Call the police
If you’ve been the victim of theft or malicious damage, your first port of call should be to inform the police.
2. Contact our claims team
Contact our in-house UK team to make your claim. You can call us on:
0333 004 3444 to get started, or alternatively, you can email us with details of your claim at: claims@guardcover.co.uk
3. Make your claim
We'll provide you with your claim reference and talk you through the next steps. Should we need any further information to help process your claim, we can explain what's needed and support you.
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