Bikmo share their first experience of ClubFest
Our official cycle insurance partner share their experiences from this year's ClubFest!
How was your first ClubFest?
We had a fantastic time thank you! Our favourite experiences were Scouting For Girls performance on the Saturday, Green Flag/MAYDAY’s driving competition and the paddle boarding.
As a specialist insurer, we always love any opportunity to talk about all things bikes and to help riders better understand the need for dedicated cycle insurance.
What was your stall at ClubFest?
We promoted our bicycle giveaway competition (you can still enter here!) We had a lot of interest, from those really into their cycling to those who had questions about e-bikes. We found out Club sites now officially allow e-bikes on their sites too!
Where did you stay?
We brought our campervan which was a lovely experience. We were really close to the smart bathroom and shower facilities provided too, and had some lovely temporary neighbours!
What was your favourite conversation on the day?
We spoke to someone who had stopped with their caravan who nearly had their bikes stolen, from their bike rack, using an angle grinder! Fortunately, the would-be thieves ran off when they came out of the hotel, but we had a good chat about Diamond-rated Sold Secure locks, some of which claim high levels of angle grinder resistance.
We sadly saw some people locking their bikes with inadequate cable-style locks, not through the frame and to objects that can be removed! Not only would they be easily stolen, it's unlikely they would be covered by any insurance products.
You can read Bikmo’s top tips for locking your bike when away with your outfit here.
It was lovely to speak to some of our customers who were riding around at the festival on their bikes. We also spoke to a gentleman who had 16 bikes - hopefully he will take out a policy with us!
Published July 2024
Are your bicycles adequately covered when you're away from home?
If you explore the great outdoors on two wheels, then you may want to consider cycle specific insurance. Not all home insurance covers bikes away from home, and there’s often a low maximum value for bikes on home insurance policies. There's often a risk of your excess going up in the event of a claim, so it’s worth checking any current policy you have under which you feel your bike is covered.
That's why the Caravan and Motorhome Club has partnered with Bikmo cycle insurance to offer enhanced cover^ on their policies to both members and non-members, plus an exclusive discount to Club members.
Benefits include:
- 12 months for the price of 11* for Club members
- 25% discount** on e-bike policies (compared to regular bicycles ones)
- 50% saving when insuring multiple bikes, covering the whole family on the same policy
- 14 days’ FREE insurance on ALL new bikes. No card details or cancellation required! Visit Bikmo’s Caravan and Motorhome Club bike insurance page to activate your cover.
Bikmo’s hassle-free cover, when bought through the Club, includes:
There are also options for personal cover for you too.
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* 12 months for the price of 11 is applied as an 8.33% discount. Minimum premium £3.73/mo and policy wording applies. This promotion is provided by Bikmo Limited, 1 Minerva Court, Minerva Avenue, Chester, CH1 4QT, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ref.745230
** Data and reduction on e-bike policies from 2020. Full announcement can be found here: https://bikmo.com/uk/blog/e-bike-insurance-cost-reduction/
^ Subject to Bikmo’s locking requirements. Enhanced cover benefits: available to all members and non-members; available when purchasing a Bikmo policy via https://www.caravanclub.co.uk; enhanced cover benefits will be applied as endorsements and shown on your schedule.