Comprehensive MTB travel insurance

JammyH · June 2007

Iv looked all over the web, none of the providers seem to cover for, and I quote; "Downhill Racing and Exreme Terrain". Now I dont race, but when I go off to Morzine, the only un-extreme terrain I plan to be riding is to and from the gondolas.

Does anyone know of a insurance company that covers for this? I cant seem to find any myself.

On the other hand, I could just go with the insurance offered to me by Alpine elements, but it doesnt seem to be too good, with only œ1500 for sports equipment. My bike is worth, new, about œ2500 So Im looking for my own.

Thanks in advance.

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
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I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.

Dodgex1 · June 2007

E&L

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geordiebiker · June 2007

dogtag are s'posed to be quite good, think that's who i'll use for france this year.

Gibbon on an Orange · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dodgex1

E&L

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Seconded.

Your bike won't be covered for damage by ANY company, so it doesn't matter what kind of terrain you're riding it on. You'll only get cover for theft/loss.

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JammyH · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gibbon on an Orange

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dodgex1

E&L

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Seconded.

Your bike won't be covered for damage by ANY company, so it doesn't matter what kind of terrain you're riding it on. You'll only get cover for theft/loss.

<center>
Zoo Pitbull

Turner DHR</center>
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I know, its not damage to the bike Im worried about, Im more worried about damage to me.

Thats where the comprehensive comes in, I want higher cover for the bike if it gets nicked and me if I come off...

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.

nicklouse · June 2007

Jammy if you touch E&L i will put a hex on you.

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JammyH · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nicklouse

Jammy if you touch E&L i will put a hex on you.

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Why so?

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.

Terrible One · June 2007

I use Fortis. They are pretty comprehensive. They are one of the few that even cover off-piste skiing so I would assume it would be ok for DH.
This link shows the accepted sports cover (page 9).
http://www.fortisinsurance.co.uk/images ... s_T050.pdf

nicklouse · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JammyH

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nicklouse

Jammy if you touch E&L i will put a hex on you.

nick
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Why so?

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">ygm in a min.

nick
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Jimbo2210 · June 2007

Snowcard are good and their level 3 covers alpine DH. You'll struggle to get cover for bikes over œ1500 unless you get cover through house insurance. Ive insured mine this way for a month in the alps @ œ3000 for œ15. Some hostels do suffer from break ins so it does give peace of mind.
Alpine elements cover is crap like their customer service!

Dodgex1 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JammyH

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nicklouse

Jammy if you touch E&L i will put a hex on you.

nick
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Why so?

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I would also like to know this as my renewal with E&L is coming up.

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Me Again Zooooom Brrarrrpp Skippy Bouncy Tweaky</center>

JammyH · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dodgex1

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JammyH

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nicklouse

Jammy if you touch E&L i will put a hex on you.

nick
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My Pictures.
Pinkbike Album.
<center>
"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."

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<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Why so?

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I would also like to know this as my renewal with E&L is coming up.

<center> Peeler Sidekick Me
Me Again Zooooom Brrarrrpp Skippy Bouncy Tweaky</center>

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I would put it on the forum but Nick clearly doesnt want it going around. E-mail me and Ill email you back with the details as you dont have your email in your profile.

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.

Dangerous Dave · June 2007

Well sounds as if E&L are not good but no reason is been given...
Not sure who I'm going to use but I better get it sorted soon, I suppose!!!
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gibbon on an Orange

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dodgex1

E&L

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Seconded.

Your bike won't be covered for damage by ANY company, so it doesn't matter what kind of terrain you're riding it on. You'll only get cover for theft/loss.

<center>
Zoo Pitbull

Turner DHR</center>
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Er, my bike IS cover for accidental damage, and away from home. M&S contents insurance FTW[:D]

<hr noshade size="1">[another random post by]
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<hr noshade size="1">Originally posted by Jon
<center>As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'. [:D]</center><hr noshade size="1">

Dangerous Dave · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JammyH

Iv looked all over the web, none of the providers seem to cover for, and I quote; "Downhill Racing and Exreme Terrain". Now I dont race, but when I go off to Morzine, the only un-extreme terrain I plan to be riding is to and from the gondolas.

Does anyone know of a insurance company that covers for this? I cant seem to find any myself.

On the other hand, I could just go with the insurance offered to me by Alpine elements, but it doesnt seem to be too good, with only œ1500 for sports equipment. My bike is worth, new, about œ2500 So Im looking for my own.

Thanks in advance.

James x
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by DJIP

Your bike reminds me of a Praying Mantis.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I brake for Scholars, Priests and no apparent reason.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Those gondolas get pretty extreme when they suddenly stop and start swinging about 40ft up in the air above nothing but rocks and death!!!!

<hr noshade size="1">[another random post by]
BiGDaVe![}:)]<center>[}:)]GeT Orf YeR ASs AnD RIdE A BIkE[}:)]
Chameleon | RaveRacing | Uber Gemini</center>
<hr noshade size="1">Originally posted by Jon
<center>As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'. [:D]</center><hr noshade size="1">

nicklouse · June 2007

All i will say about E&L read all the small print and makesure you comply with everything. even if it says your middle name has to be Tit to qualify to claim.

and they have some very impresive offices.

nick
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Dangerous Dave · June 2007

THanks nick[:)]

<hr noshade size="1">[another random post by]
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<hr noshade size="1">Originally posted by Jon
<center>As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'. [:D]</center><hr noshade size="1">

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