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The 20mph speed limit in built-up areas in Wales has seen a dramatic reduction in road traffic collisions. Insurance claims for vehicle damage in Wales have fallen by one fifth since the nationwide 20mph speed limit was introduced there last September. Rob Clark at esure, told The Guardian this week: “We can see a clear drop in vehicle...

More and more people are discovering e-bikes can help transform the way they travel. To celebrate this quiet revolution happening on UK roads, we're giving away a brand new Ebco Urban electric bike and one year's insurance worth over £1,500. The e-bike boasts an integrated lights, hidden battery, Shimano gears, hydraulic disc brakes,...

Forget about hanging disposable plastic bags precariously from your handlebars. Bikezac bags are designed to be simple and stylish. No logo. Just a simple design that folds like a newspaper and attaches to your bike's rack with a clever click-and-go system. A shopping bag and cycle pannier rolled into one. Best of all, the bag, handles and...

We're often asked whether ETA cycle insurance covers powerful e-bikes if they're only ridden off-road. The short answer is that we can't cover any electric bike that doesn't conform to UK law on EAPCs (electric assist pedal cycles). However, it's understandable why people get confused. UK law says electric bikes must not provide powered...

We're giving away a small, portable solar panel to recharge your phone while you're on the move. After all, it's important to celebrate fleeting appearances of the sun. Whether you use your phone to plot a route, record your ride or call our cycle rescue service if you break down, it's all for nothing if it runs out of juice. The solar...

It's all well and good having ETA breakdown cover for your mobility scooter, but how can you call us if your mobile phone battery is flat? We're giving away a small, portable solar panel to recharge your phone while you're on the move. The solar panel doesn't only harvest energy from the sun. It can store enough power to recharge a...

Nobody knows how many electric bikes there are in the UK. The Bicycle Association estimates around 550,000, while other sources put the figure almost four times higher. However many e-bikes there are on UK roads, one thing is certain. The number is growing fast. And the question remains: What will happen to these cycles at the end of their...

E-bike sales might have taken a dip last year, but it hasn't stopped thieves targeting them. In fact, the crime appears to be soaring. Reported theft of e-bikes has doubled over the space of 12 months. According to the police, there were 103 per cent more reported e-bike thefts in 2023 compared to 2022 – and over two-and-a-half more than in...

The humble bicycle is the Cinderella of transport planning. Mass cycling has a transformative effect on air pollution, congestion, inactivity and road danger. And yet, it is routinely overlooked. Perhaps it's why the United Nations have declared 3 June as World Bicycle Day. [quote type="cycle_insurance"] World Bicycle Day every day: How...

Florence has become the latest city to incentivise cycling to work or school. Cycle commuters can earn up to €30 per month using an app and small Bluetooth device attached to their bike. The same 'Pin Bike' system is now used across 30 cities, where it boosts cycling by an average of 7 km per day per participant. Following this success, the...