ESSENTIAL BIKE MAINTENANCE: HOW TO KEEP YOUR WHEELS TURNING!

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

Owning a bike can be the gateway to many fantastic adventures! That’s why it can be so annoying when it’s not working properly. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we want everyone to get the most from their passions, so we’re sharing our guide to essential bike maintenance! Squeaky clean! Keeping your bike clean and dry, […]

Tags: Bike, Cycling, Infographic


TOUR DE FRANCE 2019: RIDERS TO LOOK OUT FOR!

Posted on July 5, 2019 at 12:30 pm by The Insurance Emporium

The Tour de France is arguably the most exciting event of the year for cyclists around the world! This year, the race covers a total of 3,460km, and features five mountain-top finishes – great news for climbers!  The Grand Départ is set in Brussels this year in honour of the 5th anniversary of Eddy Merckx’s […]

Tags: Cycle, cycle insurance, Cycling, Tour de France


WHAT TYPE OF CYCLIST ARE YOU?

Posted on June 11, 2019 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Life as a cyclist can be complicated. It’s not only the hair-raising experience of cycling in traffic you have to negotiate, but often other cyclists as well! At The Insurance Emporium, we know there are many different types of biker around, but some are easier to spot than others! So it’s time to find out […]

Tags: Bicycle, Cycle, cycle insurance, Cycling, UK cycling


TOP TIPS TO OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF CYCLING!

Posted on May 7, 2019 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Experiencing the world from the saddle of your bike can be liberating as well as lots of fun! There are times, however, when we all encounter fear in some form – whether of traffic, falling, descents or anything else. At The Insurance Emporium, we want everyone to get the most from their passions, so we’ve […]

Tags: Cycle, cycle insurance, Cycling


9 REASONS TO GET AN E-BIKE!

Posted on April 11, 2019 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

If you’re a cyclist, you’ll already know all about the advantages of exploring the world on two wheels! Sometimes, however, wouldn’t it be nice to get up hills a little easier, or maybe just get out more often? At The Insurance Emporium, we’d answer a definite yes to both those questions! That’s why we’ve done […]

Tags: Cycle, Cycling, E-bike


5 UK CYCLING CHALLENGES YOU NEED ON YOUR BUCKET LIST!

Posted on March 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

For keen cyclists, the next magical adventure is never far away! Sometimes, though, you might want to crank your adventure up to the max! At The Insurance Emporium, we think it’s important for everyone to get the most from their passions. Which is why we’ve made this list of 5 UK cycling challenges that’ll really […]

Tags: challenge, Cycle, Cycling, cycling bucket list, UK cycling


9 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYCLING YOU SHOULD KNOW!

Posted on January 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Getting out on your bike can be a really fun and rewarding adventure! There are also many physical and mental benefits to be gained from frequent rides! At The Insurance Emporium, we love getting behind the things people are really passionate about. Which is why we’ve come up with 10 health benefits of cycling that […]

Tags: Cycling, health


A CYCLISTS GUIDE TO POTHOLES

Posted on January 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Getting out on your bike should be a magical adventure whatever the weather! But cold conditions during winter can take their toll on our roads, creating potholes of all shapes and sizes. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve come up with some handy advice on what to do if you meet a pothole whilst cycling. […]

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TRACKERS, TYRES AND TECH: THE TOP CYCLE TRENDS OF 2019

Posted on December 28, 2018 at 9:11 am by The Insurance Emporium

It’s hard to believe, but the end of 2018 is almost upon us. At times it has been magical, and it was certainly packed full of new adventures! As we say goodbye to a year of continued Brexit chaos, a scorching summer and football almost coming home, we begin to look ahead to 2019. For […]

Tags: 2019, Cycle, Cycling, trends


THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF ROAD CYCLING YOU NEED TO READ!

Posted on November 22, 2018 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Hitting the tarmac and heading out on a road cycling adventure can be a truly magical time. With the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas hitting the headlines, there perhaps has never been a more inspiring time to grab your helmet and take to the roads! Before you set off, there are […]

Tags: Cycling, road, safety