The efforts of Alistair and Jonny Brownlee at last summer’s Olympic Games, winning gold and bronze respectively, and the latter’s capturing of the ITU World Championship title in October, have helped to propel the once-niche sport of triathlon onto the front pages.
This is undoubtedly good news for the sport, the environment and the health of the individual. But – as the team at specialist insurance provider Cycleguard point out – having spent not inconsiderable amounts of money on a new bike, accessories and triathlon gear, many people fall into the trap of overlooking the need for specialist insurance to cover their equipment.
Cycleguard, which has been insuring triathletes for many years, offers policies that are ‘quick, safe and straightforward to buy’. With its ‘create your own cover’ system, athletes can save money by only paying for the cover they need. Cycleguard enables triathletes to cover up to three bikes on one policy – up to the value of £10,000 – and choose from a range of cover options. Obtaining a quote reportedly takes just 20 seconds – with instant cover online at www.triathloninsurance.co.uk or by phoning +44 (0)844 371 0017.
Cycleguard has also recently added Race Event Fees Cover to its range of policy options. This offers cover in case a triathlete has to pull out of an event due to injury.
Cycleguard cover options also include:
- Bicycle cover
- Leisure use
- Commuting
- Competition and racing
- Public liability
- Personal accident
- Other riders’ cover
- UK cover
- European cover
- Worldwide cover
Chris Vinton, Key Account Manager at Thistle Insurance Services (the company behind Cycleguard insurance) said, “Today’s triathletes are faced with a number of challenges even before they reach the start line, not least the possibility their bike could be stolen or accidentally damaged, or they find themselves subject to a public liability claim. Unforeseen events like these are often compounded by the fact that many people mistakenly assume they and their bikes are covered by their home insurance, prompting another outlay of cash to replace or repair the bike or settle any claims.”
He added, “Those competing in triathlons and other cycling-related events often disregard the need for insurance. Many believe the likelihood of encountering issues such as theft, accidental damage, public liability and personal accident to be low, while others using their bike in competitions often fail to realise the additional restrictions that some household policies put in place.”
