Home Is Where The Bike Is – Six Of The Best Bike Storage Ideas

Posted on February 7, 2024 at 5:57 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Cycling is a great hobby, but one of the biggest issues is what to do with your bike when you’re not out riding it. Not everyone has access to outside storage spaces, some people live in a multi-cycle household, and some people have a multi-cycle habit! And while our bikes may be our babies, not […]

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GET A HANDLE ON HOW TO PREVENT BIKE THEFT

Posted on July 31, 2023 at 3:54 pm by The Insurance Emporium

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIKE THEFT PREVENTION The beauty of cycling is that it’s accessible for many people whether it’s via two wheels or sometimes three. For some, they’re weekday commuters to the office on the ultimate rail-friendly bike, a Brompton . For others, they could be weekend cycle enthusiasts with the latest carbon fibre road […]

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COLLEAGUE PROFILE – SIMON GALLANTREE

Posted on July 25, 2023 at 11:29 am by The Insurance Emporium

Our latest colleague profile features Simon Gallantree, a member of our Data Team. Simon refers to himself as a ‘fair-weather’ cyclist but as you’ll see, his idea of fair-weather cycling is a little bit different to the rest of us. Simon first started cycling 7 – 8 years ago when he bought a second-hand road […]

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Go To Work On A Bike – Why You Should Be Cycling To Work

Posted on May 25, 2023 at 11:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Cycling in the UK has seen a bit of a revival over the last few years; in 2019, UK households spent approximately £1.56 billion on bikes, and cycling levels have increased by 23.7% in the last ten years. This is partly due to the pandemic; people suddenly had more time on their hands, were limited […]

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[CLOSED] Competition – WIN a £500 Cycling Voucher

Posted on March 22, 2023 at 11:50 am by The Insurance Emporium

Image promoting The Insurance Emporium cycling competition

At The Insurance Emporium, we’re giving you the chance to win a £500 gift voucher to spend on whatever you like at Evans Cycles. Whether that be a brand-new bicycle, some fancy new gadgets and clothes, or whatever else you’ve had your eye on. All you need to do to be in with a chance […]

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Should I Cycle to Work? Cycle to Work Day 2020

Posted on August 3, 2020 at 10:32 am by The Insurance Emporium

6th August is Cycle to Work Day 2020! While we’re still enjoying bright nights and nice weather (for Britain!), now might be the perfect time to take up cycling. With the Cycle to Work scheme and some great prizes on offer for Cycle to Work Day, it’s never been easier to take up cycling. Strap […]

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A Cyclist’s Ultimate Christmas List

Posted on November 21, 2019 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Where has 2019 gone? Last New Year seems like only yesterday, but already it’s Christmastime again! If you’ve spent the past year cycling your way to adventure, you’ll be wondering which items to add to your Christmas list that might help to take your hobby up a gear. That’s why we’ve come up with five […]

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A Brief History of the Bicycle

Posted on November 15, 2019 at 2:28 am by The Insurance Emporium

For many years, bicycles have been not only an efficient and environmentally friendly means of transport, but also the gateway to many adventures! However this wasn’t always the case; so we’ve been digging deep into the archives to discover where the humble bike came from. Find out more with our brief history of the bicycle! […]

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5 TIPS TO GET THE FAMILY INTO CYCLING

Posted on August 3, 2019 at 11:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Cycling is a great pastime, and getting the whole family on their bikes can lead to some magical adventures! The sport can be great fun for all ages, from kids to parents and even grandparents! It’s great exercise and low impact too, meaning the older generation could benefit more from cycling than other forms of […]

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6 OF THE ALL TIME TOP WOMEN IN CYCLING

Posted on July 13, 2019 at 11:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Cycling has long been a male-dominated sport and pastime in the UK. But women also have a close relationship with competitive cycling, dating back to the 1800s and carrying on to this day! Historically, cycling was a liberating force for women, and the sport has come a long way since its inception. At The Insurance […]

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