Phoned my house insurer (Abbey National) today, im covered up to £2000 but only while my bike is at home. As ill not be leaving it anywhere unattended (except for transition area's) I guess ill take the risk as its an extra £9 a month for further cover and im not sure its worth it.
The London Cycling Campaign does a good policy - £750 bike is about £80 a year if you live in London, £61 outside London , includes crash damage, theft and racing, new for old, no claims discount as well. Additional cycles are 25% cheaper. Look at lcc.org.uk 02079287220.
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most household policies only cover a bike up to a max value of £1000 which is often not enough
have a look at www.cycleguard.co.uk or www.cyclecover.co.uk (run via CTC) for extra insurance
have used the CTC when when taking bikes overseas
none of them are cheap as bikes are highly nickable and easily damaged
I don't think it covers crash damage - but then I don't like crashing as much as some people ! ;-)
And usually the bike comes off better than the rider. Unless its carbon. I hear they can snap in two in a stiff breeze.
(so if anyone has a slightly dinged carbon fibre bike - they'd best give it to me to dispose of)
B-)