The Tour de France is always one of the biggest, most exciting events on the cycling calendar, and this year was no different! In fact, this year might have been one of the most thrilling. It was full of twists, turns, ups, downs, and fierce competition from some of the best cyclists in the world. […]

Cycling is a great pastime, and getting the whole family on their bikes can lead to some magical adventures! The sport can be great fun for all ages, from kids to parents and even grandparents! It’s great exercise and low impact too, meaning the older generation could benefit more from cycling than other forms of […]

Cycling can be a fantastic way to get out and about across the UK! Even though cycling in all forms has gained in popularity over recent years, some people might still be reluctant to take their bikes out on the road. At The Insurance Emporium, we’re all for encouraging more people to get on the […]

Cycling has long been a male-dominated sport and pastime in the UK. But women also have a close relationship with competitive cycling, dating back to the 1800s and carrying on to this day! Historically, cycling was a liberating force for women, and the sport has come a long way since its inception. At The Insurance […]

Owning a bike can be the gateway to many fantastic adventures! That’s why it can be so annoying when it’s not working properly. Here at The Insurance Emporium, we want everyone to get the most from their passions, so we’re sharing our guide to essential bike maintenance! Squeaky clean! Keeping your bike clean and dry, […]

The Tour de France is arguably the most exciting event of the year for cyclists around the world! This year, the race covers a total of 3,460km, and features five mountain-top finishes – great news for climbers!  The Grand Départ is set in Brussels this year in honour of the 5th anniversary of Eddy Merckx’s […]

Life as a cyclist can be complicated. It’s not only the hair-raising experience of cycling in traffic you have to negotiate, but often other cyclists as well! At The Insurance Emporium, we know there are many different types of biker around, but some are easier to spot than others! So it’s time to find out […]

Experiencing the world from the saddle of your bike can be liberating as well as lots of fun! There are times, however, when we all encounter fear in some form – whether of traffic, falling, descents or anything else. At The Insurance Emporium, we want everyone to get the most from their passions, so we’ve […]

If you’re a cyclist, you’ll already know all about the advantages of exploring the world on two wheels! Sometimes, however, wouldn’t it be nice to get up hills a little easier, or maybe just get out more often? At The Insurance Emporium, we’d answer a definite yes to both those questions! That’s why we’ve done […]

For keen cyclists, the next magical adventure is never far away! Sometimes, though, you might want to crank your adventure up to the max! At The Insurance Emporium, we think it’s important for everyone to get the most from their passions. Which is why we’ve made this list of 5 UK cycling challenges that’ll really […]