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BikeBiz catches up with David George, CEO of the specialist cycling insurer Bikmo

Customers who purchase an e-bike with Pure Electric can now access 14 days of cover free of charge from Bikmo, including theft and accidental damage. Riders will have seven days after purchasing their new e-bike to redeem their free cover. No payment details are required to activate the policy and …

Bikmo is to cut premiums for e-bikes by 25% in a bid to encourage widespread uptake of electric-assisted riding. A survey of over 3,000 riders in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria, conducted by Bikmo and distributed by British Cycling, among other partners, showed that 38% fewer insurance claims arose …

With the increase in bike sales, it might seem obvious that bike insurance sales are also on the up. Cycling Insight shares search trends and stats to give some clarity The search term ‘bike insurance’ sees a regular trend year-on-year with searches doubling at around May-June. The increase for 2020 …

Leading voices from the cycle industry have joined forces to show that #BikeIsBest in a new multi-format campaign. In the UK, two thirds (68%) of all journeys are under five miles, a distance that can be easily cycled by most people. Believing that #BikeIsBest, many of the cycling industry’s biggest …

Cycling brands, retailers and organisations are launching a new joint campaign to show the UK public that #BikeIsBest and inspire a new demographic to take up cycling. At the heart of the campaign is a film, designed to promote behaviour change and question why we would return to our transport …

Bikmo has secured £1.8 million in Series A funding. The investment is led by Development Bank of Wales, alongside specialist global insurer Hiscox, plus existing and new angel investors. Bikmo uses innovative technology to simply offer comprehensive insurance for riders, with a focus on exceptional customer experience delivered through a …

Gareth Mills has joined Bikmo as chief marketing officer, having led Strava in the UK for the past three and a half years. The appointment marks a “significant moment” in Bikmo’s brand growth. “We are delighted to welcome Gareth at an incredibly exciting time for the company,” said CEO David …

Bikmo is offering Cyclescheme riders 14 days free insurance, to cover new bikes and kit against theft, accidental damage and more

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