sponsored cycle ride

Skunk said:

I am thinking of organising a sponsored cycle ride at my lad's school. A
short run along a canal towpath and back. I haven't done anything like
this before so any advice would be gratefully received. One thing that
does bother me is whether I need to get insurance as I've heard
liability insurance can cost a mint. It would be aimed at younger age,
my son is 4 and will do it on a trailer bike.

If you are concerned about event insurance contact Butterworth Insurance
Group who are probably the most knowledgeable on cycle insurance matters.
Tel: 0151 494 4400

John B

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I am thinking of organising a sponsored cycle ride at my lad's school. A
short run along a canal towpath and back. I haven't done anything like
this before so any advice would be gratefully received. One thing that
does bother me is whether I need to get insurance as I've heard
liability insurance can cost a mint. It would be aimed at younger age,
my son is 4 and will do it on a trailer bike.

Bunch of young kids cycling along a canal, some as young as 4? Doesnt sound
like a good idea to me, how about finding a bridleway instead?

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Bunch of young kids cycling along a canal, some as young as 4? Doesnt sound
like a good idea to me, how about finding a bridleway instead?

Reminds me of Melbourme, Australia, sunny Sunday afternoon in the late
1980s. A shared walking and cycle track right along the banks of the
Yarra River. 10 year old kid tearing along on his bmx, came up behind
a couple of pedestrians. He swerved around them into the path of a guy
on a racing bike. The second cyclist stopped quickly, no contact at
all between cyclists or peds. But the kid on bmx left the path, sailed
through the air, caught his front wheel in reeds growing at the
water's edge, and somersaulted into the water. And if you know the
Yarra River, which is famous for flowing upside down, you'll know that
wouldn't be a pleasant experience.

The kid was not really hurt but, once out of the water, he just stood
there screaming. Someone fished his bike out and that calmed him down,
5 minutes later he was racing off down the path again, just as fast as
before.

James