New breakdown service for cyclists is free

Cyclists who break down are now able to call out a recovery lorry in much the same way as car drivers use the AA or RAC.

The carbon-neutral Cycle Rescue service costs from £34 per year, but is included for free with a new type of cycle insurance launched this week by ilovemybike.co.uk

A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “Motorists get all manner of extras thrown in for free when they buy insurance – the service for cyclists should not be any different.”

A poll conducted on behalf of ilovemybike.co.uk has found that over 4 million British motorists would be prepared to cycle more to cut their motoring costs.

Compare the cycle insurance market

Cycle insurance from ilovemybike.co.uk includes the following	Does your policy match up?
New-for-old replacement – free race cover	No matter the age or condition of your bicycle
Cover for accidental damage – free race cover	Much like fully-comp car insurance cover
Free Cycle Rescue breakdown cover for bike and rider worth £34	If you are unable to continue your journey due to an accident, vandalism or mechanical failure, a van comes to get you
Third-party cover up to £1million	You don’t need to join a cycling club to get third party insurance – it’s included with this cycle insurance as standard
Personal accident cover	Pays out up to £20,000 in the case of death or serious injury
Cycle hire	In the event of a claim, keeps you on the road
60 days’ European cover	Covers your bike on holiday
‘Get you home’ cover	Reimbursement for a taxi home should your bike be stolen or damaged
No-claims discount	Up to 40 per cent
40 per cent discount for folding bikes	This type of bike is less likely to be stolen, so you shouldn’t be paying the same rates as non-folding cycles