Cyclo Cross Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
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28 years Industry experience
Cyclo cross is a cycling discipline that takes place on off-road or mixed-terrain courses, often featuring mud, grass, gravel and obstacles that may require you to dismount and carry your bike. It is a physically demanding sport that combines bike handling skills with endurance and short bursts of running.
ActivitySure can cover cyclo cross when you are taking part abroad, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. Because events can involve uneven ground, tight courses and slippery conditions, it is important to have suitable travel insurance in place before you travel to take part. Cyclo cross must be undertaken at an amateur level only.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Cyclo Cross Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Cyclo Cross Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular for cyclo cross?
Cyclo cross is especially popular in Belgium and the Netherlands, where the sport has a strong competitive tradition and technical courses are common. It is also well established in parts of the UK, with organised events held through the autumn and winter months. In the USA, cyclo cross has grown in popularity as an off-season challenge for road and mountain bikers.
Many travellers take part as part of organised events, which may include timed races, structured courses and safety briefings.
Here's why cyclo travel insurance matters:
Cyclo cross courses are designed to be challenging, which means slips, falls and collisions can happen, particularly in muddy conditions or around obstacles. Even minor injuries can require medical treatment, and access to care can vary depending on where the event takes place. Travel insurance helps protect you financially if you need medical support while taking part abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Check your bike before you travel, including tyres, brakes and gears, so it is in safe working order.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet, and consider protective eyewear in muddy conditions.
- Take obstacles steadily and dismount safely when required, rather than forcing a risky line.
- Maintain safe distances on tight courses to reduce the risk of collisions, especially at corners and bottlenecks.
- Always follow the instructions provided by the event organiser and adhere to any safety guidance throughout the course.