Protection, insurance and incidents
While cycling is a safe way to travel and the health benefits outweigh the risk of injury, it’s sensible to stay safe and protect yourself and your bike.
These pages are designed to give practical advice on how to stay safe on the roads, getting insurance for your bike and yourself and what to do in the event of a crash or collision. LCC members are entitled to free legal advice: call us on 020 7234 9310 for more information.
Avoiding crashes
Taking a confident and responsible attitude to cycling can make a significant difference to how safe you are on the road
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Theft and third party insurance
Information on theft insurance for your bicycle and third party insurance, which protects you from claims made against you
What to do in case of a collision
Information on what to do immediately if you are involved in a collision while cycling, whether it's with a driver or pothole
Following up a collision or crash
Information on what to do after a collision while cycling, including claiming compensation and dealing with brokers
Protection: insurance and incidents
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Transport for London
Information on public transport and cycles in London
Report a crime to the Met Police
Report theft (excluding violent theft) or criminal damage to the Met Police online
LCC Urban Cycling Insurance
Urban Cycling Insurance offers LCC members quality theft and damage cover at a competitive cost, including 'get you home' cover. Provided by Butterworth Insurance Services
Cycle Training UK
The biggest independent provider of on-road cycle training and cycle maintenance training in London. LCC members get a 5% discount on maintenance workshops
London School of Cycling
Provides instruction and information for adults, on all aspects of mechanical, human-powered, land transport
Cycling Instructor
Provides cycling lessons for adults, teenagers and children and for all skill levels