Ensuring your bicycle is right for you is key to having the most magical two-wheeled adventures. Whether you’ve got a brand new bike or one that you’ve been using for a long time, you might find that there are ways to upgrade your cycle. With this in mind, we at The Insurance Emporium decided to […]

If you’re thinking about taking up mountain biking then the UK is a magical place to do it. With so many trails all around the country, you will have plenty of places to hone your skills. Before you hit the trails, it’s worth knowing a few things that can give you an easier ride. At […]

It seems that technology punctuates all aspects of our lives these days, including our passions. Whether you’re cycling, caravanning, playing music or enjoying another hobby, there are various gadgets that could make things easier. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to recognise how technology helps to enhance our hobbies and how taking good care of […]

The Tour de France, one of the most gruelling road races in the world of cycling, has come to an end for another year. Running from July 7th to 29th and covering a total distance of 3,351 kilometres, this year’s edition of the famous cycling race was an opportunity to see some of the finest […]

Since the introduction of bicycles in the 19th Century, these contraptions have endured many magical changes. From sporting achievements to social changes, the bike has been at the core of a lot of milestones! At The Insurance Emporium, we thought we’d look into how cycling adventures have developed over time. Check out our infographic to […]

Here in the UK, we’re very lucky to have so many magical mountain biking trail centres right on our doorstep. You don’t have to travel far to find plenty of options, for beginners through to pros, within this adventure sport. At The Insurance Emporium, we took a look at some of the best places for […]

The UK’s professional cycling scene has been exciting to watch over the last few years as our athletes have been taking titles and medals all over the world! One man who has particularly stood out is the current reigning champion of the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España: Chris Froome. At The […]

The UK does love sport and there is one often overlooked area where three of our sportspersons have proven exceptional. Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton have been some of the world’s biggest downhill mountain biking names for over a decade. At The Insurance Emporium, we love to see real passion and strength in a sport. […]

France is famed for all sorts of amazing routes to explore by bike. Some Tour De France fans cross the English Channel to follow in the footsteps – or rather the bicycle tyre tracks – of previous racers. Meanwhile, other cyclists like to explore the scenery and culture of the country on two wheels. At […]

Cycling can be a fun and healthy way to get around, as well as an easy sport to get involved in. However, having your bicycle stolen could put the brakes on your two-wheeled adventures. The Crime Survey for England and Wales recorded 290,000 bike thefts in 2017. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to help […]