AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH – THE BEST PLACES TO GO MOUNTAIN BIKING IN SCOTLAND

Posted on June 17, 2026 at 4:20 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Woman riding her mountain bike in Scotland.

For anyone who’s a keen mountain biker, Scotland is a dream as it has some of the best mountain biking trails in the UK. It has everything you’d want from a ride; forests and moors, lochs and hills, glens and coastline, all wrapped up in some of the most fantastic scenery in the UK. It’s […]

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

Posted on August 28, 2025 at 3:32 pm by The Insurance Emporium

In 2021, Census data showed that 569,000 people travelled to work by bicycle in England and Wales. We thought we’d have a look at some of the benefits of cycling to work; so fasten your cycle clips, strap on your panniers, and find out why you should be cycling to work. It’ll Save You Money […]

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

Posted on January 28, 2025 at 3:13 pm by The Insurance Emporium

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 […]

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EAT, SLEEP, RIDE, REPEAT – A GUIDE TO YOUR FIRST BIKEPACKING TRIP

Posted on April 12, 2024 at 11:34 am by The Insurance Emporium

Ask any cyclist what they like about cycling and they’ll probably use words such as ‘freedom’ and ‘adventure’; there’s nothing like that feeling you get when you head off on your bike in the fresh air; just you, your bike, and the open road – the possibilities are endless. It takes us back to our […]

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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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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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[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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10 Of The Best Family Bike Rides In The UK

Posted on March 8, 2023 at 3:31 pm by The Insurance Emporium

As we’re slowly starting to see the first signs of spring and the days are getting longer, many of us are looking forward to being out and about again after a long, cold winter stuck inside. While there are plenty of exercises we can do indoors, it’s good to know we can get outside again […]

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Top Tips for Finding New Cycling Routes in Your Area

Posted on February 24, 2021 at 1:18 pm by The Insurance Emporium

During coronavirus lockdown, bike rides became an increasingly popular activity proving very good for the legs as well as for the soul and saw 1.3 million Brits buying a bike. So, if you’re someone who had their love for cycling re-ignited during lockdown or if you’re thinking about taking up cycling as a new hobby, […]

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Winter Cycling: Getting through the Cold Weather

Posted on October 2, 2020 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

The days might have started becoming a little longer, but for the present, we’re still firmly in winter’s icy grasp! If you’re a cyclist, the colder weather can present a challenge to your two-wheeled adventures. But with the right equipment, a well-maintained bike and a can-do attitude, cycling in winter can be a really rewarding […]

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