Changing four wheelers for high wheelers

And finally…the bicycle insurance specialist Bicy has today (1^st April) reported a huge increase from customers asking for insurance for their Penny-farthing, the latest inner-city fashion trend.

It would appear the big wheel, small wheel cycle, so popular in the Victorian era is making a massive comeback as motorists look to save on fuel costs, but still retain the classic riding feel.

“It’s caught us all by surprise to be honest” says Bicy Business Manager Anthony Rees, “in fairness some of the Penny-farthings are worth up to £5,000 and you can order brand new bespoke models with all sorts of modifications, so it makes sense to ensure they’re covered.”

The Penny-farthings or ‘high wheelers’ as some enthusiasts call them, are even used by some dare devils to race on specialist tracks and there has been an increase in teams registering to play Penny-farthing polo. This new wave of Penny-farthing related sports has triggered a resurgence in the traditional big wheel format.

“We like to think we can offer all cycle enthusiasts the best possible cover, and we can do the same with the Penny-farthing” says Anthony.

“Our specialist team can offer advice on getting them into lifts and manoeuvring them onto buses, if you want to hitch a ride if you get tired on your journey. We’re always being asked for the best ways to get them up flights of stairs for flat dwellers and it seems they’re increasingly popular with London commuters, so we’re more than happy to offer suggestions for fitting them on the tube”.

If you’re interested in cover for your Bike, whether it has one big wheel or two average-sized ones, you can email sales@bicyinsurance.com, call 0203 794 9304 or visit bicyinsurance.com and quote FOOL1 for a competitive price today – this part isn’t a joke!