Mountain bike insurance

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Specialist mountain bike insurance from cycleGuard

Protect your mountain bikes, e-mountain bikes and accessories

Mountain biking can be tough on your kit, so you'll want to keep it protected. Our insurance can help cover your mountain bike, your clothing and accessories as well helping with the cost of repairs. Take a look at what we can offer you with our mountain bike cover.

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Over 20 years of Guardcover, supporting your passion

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Why protect your mountain bike with cycleGuard?

See how cycleGuard can protect you, your mountain bike and accessories

20 Years of Experience

We know what it takes to protect the things that matter to you.

Quick and Simple

We make it easy for you to find the right policy for your bike and kit.

0% Monthly Payment

Spread your payments across the year at no extra cost.

UK Customer Service

Our customer service team is ready to help you with all your questions.

Online Account

Your online account is an easy way to access and manage your policies 24/7.

Multi-bike Discount

Cover multiple bikes on one policy, saving you time and money.

What’s included in my mountain bike insurance?

What am I covered for?

Whatever type of trail you ride, and whether it’s a hardtail or full suspension, cycleGuard has the range of cover for all types of mountain and trail bikes.

Had a bump or a scrape on your bike?

If your bike is stolen from your home or damaged in a crash or accident whilst you are out and about, cycleGuard is there to help get you back on your ride. Cover available for bikes up to £20,000. Security and lock requirements apply.

What happens if your bike breaks down?

If your bike ‘breaks down’ or you suffer an injury and can’t finish your ride, our UK Cycle Rescue cover is there 24/7 to help you get home or to an alternative safe place. Cover applies when you’re more than a quarter of a mile away from your home.

Heading overseas with your bike?

If your ride takes you outside of the UK, our cover for your bike and accessories will automatically include 30 days cover in the EU. Worldwide cover option also available.

Why should you lose out when making a claim?

We understand what your bike means to you, which is why we offer genuine new for old replacement, and we don’t depreciate the value of your bike when you make a claim. Proof of purchase needed when making a claim.

Is your bike covered in the car?

You can rest easy when you’re away from home and your bike is being securely stored in your car or secured to your bike rack, as we automatically include theft cover for bikes left in or on unattended vehicles. Security requirements apply.

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Folding bike

Optional extras for your mountain bike

Global Travel - For those rides that are further away, extend your cover to include 12 months worldwide. With up to £300 bike box cover and up to £150 emergency bike-hire if your folding bike is stolen or damaged. Max. 60 days per trip.

£5m Public Liability - If you accidentally injure someone or damage their property while out cycling, we can provide up to £5m to protect against the costs of liability claims made against you. Cover only applies in the UK.

Optional mountain bike insurance

Personal Injury - Up to £25,000 cover for treatments and incidental costs following a cycling-related injury, aimed at helping you to recover and get back on the road. Excludes pre-existing conditions.

Race and Compete - Extends your policy to amateur race events and covers the cost of up to £750 in race fees and £500 in associated travel and accommodation if you are injured and can’t make the start-line.

Which types of bikes do we cover at cycleGuard?

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Frequently asked questions about mountain bikes

Want to find out more about our mountain bike cover?

If youre wondering what our mountain bike insurance includes, then we've answered a few questions here!

Public Liability is known by a couple of different names, personal liability or Third Party Liability. It provides cover against damage to persons or property caused by your proven negligence. At cycleGuard, we will pay up to £5million to indemnify you or a member of your family against legal liability for accidental bodily injury or death to any person or accidental damage to third party property which arises from use of your bike. Cover is available for those aged 16 or older.

It's particularly important that you have proof of ownership of any major bike parts and locks. Proof of this could be packaging, manuals or photo of all the relevant parts, clearly showing the make (and model if applicable) of that item.

In addition, bank or credit card statements can be provided and, on some occasions, retailers may be able to provide duplicate receipts for larger purchases.

Yes, we can cover yours and your family’s bikes on one policy, which will automatically include your Multi-bike Discount, with a maximum combined value of £20,000. If you're looking for insurance for bikes over this amount, then please contact us by either:

You will receive a contact number for "Call Assist" the recovery breakdown providers. We would recommend that you store this number on your mobile phone or in an accessible place when you are out cycling. Call Assist have over 1,500 recovery agents and will despatch the nearest one to recover you and your bike. They will then travel to your location and transport you to the nearest one of the following:

  • A suitable cycle repair shop
  • An appropriate railway station
  • A car rental agency
  • The nearest overnight accommodation
  • Your home

Your bike will be covered for use by other members of your family. A family member means parents, spouse, partner, siblings or children / step children, but only when living at the same insured location (where your insured bike(s) is usually kept, which should also be your main place of residence). Our electric mountain bike cover is only available to cyclists aged 14 years or over.

Our Race and Compete cover option will also extend cover to riders at the same cycling or triathlon club.

The value should be the current, new undiscounted cost including VAT from a reputable dealer at the time you apply. End of season offers, and bargains do not count as the usual price.

We are able to offer a quotation up to a maximum value of £20,000 for individual bikes or multiple bicycles. You can insure up to 10 bicycles on one policy providing the total value does not exceed the £20,000 limit.

If you have a bike or bicycles over that value, we may be able to offer you a quotation. You can either call us for your individual quote on: 0333 004 3444, or alternatively you can email us at: support@guardcover.co.uk

Yes. You must be a UK resident and domiciled in the UK.

Yes, the excess amount will depend on the type and value of the claim.

  • Claim amount is under £1,500 = excess of £50
  • Claim amount £1,500 to £2,999 = excess of £100
  • Claim amount £3,000 to £4,999 = excess of £150
  • Claim amount is over £5,000 = excess of £200

For Public Liability claims, the first £500 of each claim arising from damage to third party property.

Yes, you can make changes to your policy by simply logging in to your online account here, or by calling us on: 0333 004 3444

You can add or delete insured items and change some aspects of your policy. Note that additions will incur additional costs. Additional premiums are charged on a pro rata basis from the date of change. Any cover options that you choose can only be added or removed when you first buy the policy or at renewal.

The minimum age for the main policyholder is 18. Public Liability and Personal Accident cover (if you have chosen to include this on your policy) will only apply to anyone aged 16 or over at the time of any incident, and total permanent disablement cover is only available for anyone aged 65 or under.

You must disclose any criminal convictions which have not been spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are in any doubt as to whether this applies to you, you should call us to discuss your individual circumstances.

You need to tell us about any cycle related losses or claims you have had within the last three years, whether insured or not. It is important that you make an honest disclosure of any previous claims or losses, as this could invalidate your cover.

Making a claim with cycleGuard

We’ve made making a claim so easy

If you've suffered damage to or theft of your mountain 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 youve been the victim of theft or malicious damage to your mountain bike, 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 1999 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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Your policy document explorer

For customers whose policy started before 1st January 2021, you can access your policy documents here.

Existing customers: If you have an existing policy before September 23rd 2019, then you can contact our team for information on your policy.

You can email us at: support@guardcover.co.uk or call us on: 0333 004 3444

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