deuxfois
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Yorkshire
Having cycled in Europe every year for many years I am hoping to get back across the Channel this year after the Covid hiatus. I'm fit, healthy, experienced and will be ready to go from about May onwards. My riding might include short tours alone on with a companion, or perhaps an organised week-long supported ride with a European cycling group (non-commercial). I also take a bike for half-day rides when on holiday with my wife. In the past I've used EBE several times, but more usually I drive from home to a starting point somewhere in France.
The problem arises when it comes to insurance. I've always relied on the EHIC and my bank's holiday insurance, which ceased last October when I passed 80. It seems essential to have cover for medical expenses and possible repatriation, and especially so as you get older. I really don't want to stop doing what I love, but I need to try and sort out how to get decent cover before venturing forth.
I'd be grateful to hear other people's experience and advice on dealing with this.
The problem arises when it comes to insurance. I've always relied on the EHIC and my bank's holiday insurance, which ceased last October when I passed 80. It seems essential to have cover for medical expenses and possible repatriation, and especially so as you get older. I really don't want to stop doing what I love, but I need to try and sort out how to get decent cover before venturing forth.
I'd be grateful to hear other people's experience and advice on dealing with this.