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Biking in the UK: a young man’s game?
A new survey of UK bikers carried out by leading motorbike insurance specialist MCE Insurance reveals that half are over the age of thirty. Which begs the question: is biking really a young person’s game or should we be saluting our more senior citizens for their unflagging dedication to two-wheel travel?
Female bikers accounted for just nine per cent of bikers, which, at least outperforms the ratio of females to males in the UK’s boardrooms; but it seems it may be some time before women bikers catch up with their male counterparts.
The survey also found that only one fifth of bikers have three years no claims bonus, reflecting the difficulties bikers face protecting their vehicles against damage or, increasingly, theft. And only one in five bikes are worth more than £4,000.
MCE Director Michael Edwards commented: ‘It’s commonly assumed that biking is a young man’s game, but our survey suggests that there our more than a few grey hairs beneath the UK’s cycle helmets.
‘On a more serious note, the no claims bonus findings are worrying. But all bike-owners can dramatically reduce their overall cost of ownership by adopting the right crime prevention strategy and using a cost-effective security product.
‘Insurance providers can help here by offering a combination of security advice, products and insurance cost savings. With an approved crime prevention device fitted, policyholders can benefit from discounted premiums and pay no excess in the event of a theft.’
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MCE Insurance is a division of M C Edwards (Insurance Brokers) Ltd. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority(FSA). Members of the British Insurance Brokers' Association(BIBA) and Members of the Motor Cycle Industry Association(MCIA). Registered in England No.1232753
