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Can anyone recommend a travel insurance company that will cover "extreme" mountain bike riding (non-competitive) for a months trip to Whistler.
We have used Snowcard in the past but their quote was something like £240 each this time.
Any ideas?
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Posted : 12/04/2011 11:36 am
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try dogtag used them last year in the alps and were one of the cheapest and best i could find, not sure what there like for canada but worth a look


 
Posted : 12/04/2011 11:45 am
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Oops: Should have read the OP in full 😳

Having said that: Insurance is not something to save money on, so go with the best, regardless of the cost.

I have heard some dodgy things about Dogtag, and many others I contacted would not cover me for DH riding.

I'd say stick with Snowcard.

Also, check what is covered under your household insurance: You may find you don't need the baggage and personal items cover, which will reduce the premium dramatically. As my stuff is covered with my M&S insurance, I remove all the baggage and personal items form my travel insurance. My quote from Snowcard is approx. £136, for three weeks.


 
Posted : 12/04/2011 12:53 pm
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I found that insure and go cover downhilling as long as its not racing. They say extreme terrain is anything not on a clear path or track.


 
Posted : 12/04/2011 1:06 pm
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downhill is covered in their [url= http://www.dogtag.co.uk/sports.aspx ]extreme cover[/url]

what dodgy things have you heard about dogtag was gonna use them again this year


 
Posted : 12/04/2011 1:09 pm
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They say extreme terrain is anything not on a clear path or track.

Sounds too open to interpretation, for my taste.

I contacted Direct Insurance a year or two and they said I was not covered for "cycling down vertical paths" - what kind of definition is that? 😯

what dodgy things have you heard about dogtag was gonna use them again this year

Just difficulties with getting anything out of them if a claim was made.


 
Posted : 12/04/2011 1:09 pm
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Try [url= http://http://www.tgic-online.com/ti/jsp/welcome.jsp?AccountID=0 ]Tagdirect[/url]. We have them for annual multi trip and are reasonable price, not sure what single trip costs are like (though I think annual covers a 31 day trip).

Downhill mountain biking is covered under extra activities: 'mountain biking: strenuous terrain'

what dodgy things have you heard about dogtag was gonna use them again this year
They have huge excesses.


 
Posted : 12/04/2011 2:46 pm