ON YOUR BIKE – HOW TO MEASURE YOUR CHILD FOR A BIKE

Everyone remembers getting their first bike, the excitement, the uncertainty when you first push off without your stabilisers, the freedom; riding a bike is one of those key skills that most kids learn. It’s also a great activity for the whole family, a form of exercise that both adults and kids can enjoy together, out […]
RIDE AND JOY – THE BEST UK CITIES FOR CYCLING

Cycling has always been popular in the UK; in 2023 approximately 7.4 million people took part in some form of cycling, whether for sport, leisure or travel and it’s not hard to see why. For example, cycling is a great way to keep fit and active and there are many benefits to cycling to work; […]
Home Is Where The Bike Is – Six Of The Best Bike Storage Ideas

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 […]
Highway To Hell – The World’s Most Treacherous Bike Trails

If you’re a fair-weather cyclist who enjoys weekend jaunts in the countryside or along the great British coastline, then you may not have come across some of the world’s most treacherous cycling trails before. You know, the type of trails that are for the ultimate mountain bike adrenaline junkies, pushing their skill and ability to […]
GET A HANDLE ON HOW TO PREVENT BIKE THEFT

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 […]
COLLEAGUE PROFILE – SIMON GALLANTREE

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

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 […]
Winter & Dark Night Cycling Safety Tips

We’re well into winter now, and with the colder seasons come dark nights and difficult cycling conditions. If you’re not going to let the cold weather stop you, you’ll need to take extra care to stay safe while out on your bike! That’s why, at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together our tips for cycling […]
5 OF THE WORLD’S MOST TREACHEROUS CYCLING TRAILS

Mountain biking can lead to some really magical adventures, but some perilous ones as well! Bike trails all over the world climb mountains, cut through rocky woodland and traverse huge canyons. If you’re scared by heights, high speed or narrow pathways, you might want to look away! On the other hand, if you’re a thrill-seeking […]
5 TIPS TO GET THE FAMILY INTO CYCLING

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 […]