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New research has found that just 18% of UK cyclists believe last year’s Highway Code changes have made a positive difference to road safety. The poll by cycling insurance specialist Cycleplan asked 1,000 regular UK cyclists for their views on the changes and how they have been implemented. Just over …

Halfords has partnered with Ripe and its specialist cycling product Cycleplan to offer insurance to all of its cycle customers for the first time.  The long-term partnership will see Halfords’ cycle customers given the option of free 14-day insurance with every bike purchase, protecting their new bike against theft and accidental damage. At …

Aviva has joined forces with Ripe’s Cycleplan brand to offer customers specialist cycle insurance. Customers can access the product through the Aviva.co.uk site and the MyAviva customer portal, where they will be directed to the Cycleplan brand. The specialist cycle insurance can provide cover for multiple bicycles and accessories, both …

By Paul Williams, Cycleplan CEO

Cycleplan has seen a 315% sales increase since the start of lockdown. Analysing three years of internal data, Cycleplan found the most common claims to be theft and damage, including malicious damage caused intentionally by a third party. The specialist insurance provider is also urging cyclists to check the details …

Rebecca Morley speaks to Cyclescheme director and chair of the Cycle to Work Alliance Adrian Warren about how COVID-19 could have a lasting effect on our everyday lives

A new study has revealed the top ten UK cities where cyclists feel their safety is most at risk, with Cardiff topping the table followed by Leeds and Birmingham. By contrast, Cambridge, Bristol and Edinburgh were deemed amongst the safest places to cycle in the UK. Overall, however, just 17% …

A new discount has been launched to provide NHS staff with half-price bicycle insurance. The offer, from Cycleplan, has been introduced to help support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis, who may be cycling to work instead of using public transport. It also comes following a number of recent reports …

78% of UK cyclists fear their mental health will be negatively affected should the government enforce a nationwide confinement without daily exercise, according to new research. The figures come from a survey by specialist cycling insurance provider, Cycleplan, which questioned 547 regular cyclists about their views on the current coronavirus …

More than 300,000 bicycles are stolen each year in the UK, according to data from the Office for National Statistics