Insurance for a cycling trip

[Fifelad]

Can anyone recommend an insurance provider that covers damage to your bike by an airline carrier and not just the normal cover for riding. Thanks.

 

[spokeweasel]

Evening. The only major ones I know of ::

bikmo.com
yellowjersey.co.uk
Before buying, confirm:

1. The bike is covered from airline check-in until collection.
2. Accidental damage, not just theft or loss, is included.
3. The sum insured covers the complete bike and components.
4. Damage caused by inadequate packaging is not excluded.
5. There is no requirement to use a particular bike box or hard case.
6. The policy allows claims directly against your insurer rather than requiring you to recover compensation from the airline first.

Good luck.

 

[Pblakeney]

I have worldwide cover for my listed bikes on my house insurance. Accidental damage, and theft. Full replacement value.
Didn't add much to the premium.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

I've used https://www.sportscoverdirect.com/sports-travel-insurance/ for cycle touring in the past but never really worried about the cycle limits (as I've been on ferry and have some (limited) cover from my home insurance. I use them for pretty well all my travel as I've found them very low cost for my circumstances (age, travel duration, etc.)

Their high level summary does say "Sports Equipment" covered but they insure a vast range of activities (you select which when you get a quote) so you'd probably need to go through getting a quote and look at the different options and the more detailed coverage for selected policy.