Medical links

Travel Insurance "Motorcycling is included as a normal activity so long as you have a license and ride a similar bike back home. Olly"

From their site: "Designed For: Individuals and groups who require private healthcare insurance whilst living or travelling abroad.

Eligibility: Available to persons living or working outside of their country of nationality, with the exception of persons residing in the USA and Switzerland.
Age Limits: Up to and including age 61."

"This seminar was designed to give us the basic background and some guidelines to follow so that we can be the calm person who has some idea of what needs to be done without overreacting."

"A comparison of mechanical properties of off-road motorcycle boots."

"Shoreland, the trusted resource of travel medicine practitioners around the globe, created Travel Health Online to help you on your way to a safe, healthy adventure"

"Hickok & Boardman Insurance is the oldest and one of the largest retail insurance agencies in Vermont." Offers commercial insurance and personal insurance.

Maria Robinson from London, Surrey, Britain said: "Quote: Nearly £500 for 6 months worldwide excl. US/CAD (max cover seems to be 6 months. Not sure it can be extended)"

Canada Travel Medicine Program, excellent current information on international disease outbreaks, immunization recommendations for international travel, general health advice for international travellers, disease-specific treatment and prevention guidelines. Recommended.

"The heat index (see chart...) is the "feels like", or apparent, temperature. As relative humidity increases, the air seems warmer than it actually is because the body is less able to cool itself via evaporation of perspiration. As the heat index rises, so do health risks..." Read all about it, copy the chart and take it with you.

"... a leading provider of information and products dedicated to the health and safety of the traveler."

"I was listening to other bikers talking about their aches and pains, their dodgy shoulders, knees, bad backs, how camping always made them stiff and achey and I kept thinking quietly to myself 'yoga would help that'." More on why yoga is a good thing for riding! Grant says: Tori's first session was at HU Meeting UK, and is already a regular fixture there!

This is a British site, but it provides insurance for all nationals and coverage up to 24 months."

Maria Robinson from London, Surrey, Britain said: "Cover motorcycling. Restriction: no compensation payment in case of disability as a result of a bike accident but will cover medical costs resulting from an accident on the bike. Quote: £400 pp for 10months worldwide excl. US/CAD"  

Bruce, UK, April 2007 said : "Best choice by far has been 'worldwideinsure', they have covered my wife and myself for 4 months in the USA... £248 :-)"

Susan Johnson from London said (22 Aug/08): "Confirming Maria's comment, motorcycle travel is covered, with the following restrictions: Personal Liability is not covered in the event of a bike accident, as it is expected to be covered by your bike insurance policy. And the Personal Accident cash payment will not be payable in the event of a bike accident. However, medical and emergency expenses are fully covered even in a bike accident.
We just renewed our Annual Multi-Trip policy - max 62 days per trip, Elite (no excess), Worldwide cover is quoted as £246 for a couple. We declined Baggage or Money cover and got a 10% discount for renewal, so total cost £188. For info, we are in the 50-64 year category (sigh...), but they will cover up to 69 years."

Coverage restricted to EEC residents, and geared for under-35 (though us ancients can get coverage).

Premium for 12 months with no geographical limits is £296.00. Add 20% for ages 36-55. Add 40% for ages 56-64. "Motorcycling is covered under all sections except for Personal Accident and Personal Liability, medical expenses will be covered under the Medical Expenses section".

From Cynthia Milton: Navigator insurance only covers to age 50 for travellers.

Maria Robinson from London, Surrey, Britain said: "Gold and diamonds policies include motorcycling. Add 25% to the quoted price for >35yr old. Riders must wear helmet at any time and must hold licence- I was quoted £280 (I'm >35!) for 10 months worldwide excl. US/CAD and excluding luggage/passport/cash insurance (that gives you a 15% discount)."

"The CIWEC Clinic Travel Medicine Center is the best source of Western medical care in Nepal and one of the most famous destination travel medicine clinics in the world." It is in Nepal.

Motorcycle accident cause factors and identification of countermeasures - READ IT!

Traveller's Health info and more

"A4 maps of malaria in Windows Bitmap (bmp) format"

The information "is provided as a general guide to the main principles of First Aid treatment and is based upon recognised basic medical principals."

They have no motorcycle restrictions for ordinary travellers. Evacuation is included in their coverage.
Recommended by David McMillan from San Francisco, CA, USA.

"Here is a good link of the better known UK travel insurance offerings. Make sure you read the small print to make sure you're covered as a biker. It might also be a good idea to e-mail them if you have any questions on what is/what's not covered before you buy, to beef up you legal position if you do claim. Some of the people on the helpdesks told me bikes weren't covered, although it said so in the small print."
Post by GS George on the HUBB, 19 April 2002

"Trailfinders Tailormade Travel Insurance, developed over some 35 years and effected by AXA Insurance UK Plc, has been specifically designed to cater for all types of traveller on all types of holidays."

Maria Robinson from London, Surrey, Britain said: "cover motorcycling with no restriction, only add 50% to the quoted premium from their website to include motorcycling- Example £509pp for 10months worldwide exc. CAD/US"

"Specialize solely in travel insurance...budget traveller...already travelling" etc. UK based (NO USA citizens) but all others ok.

Explorer policy - "Specially for the budget traveller covering yourself for the necessities", maximum age 40, is £181.50 for 12 months worldwide coverage. Motorcycling coverage restricted to under 500cc.

"With STA Travel's Premier insurance you have the most extensive cover available."22 Aug/08 - POST by Susan Johnson: STA's policy includes the following under Adventure Sports covered:"Motorcycle Touring, Motorcycling up to 125cc where the appropriate licence is held, where claims and convictions free for previous 3 years and where wearing a helmet"

When queried about the difference between these two items on 22 Aug/08, and after checking with a supervisor, I was advised that 'Motorcycle Touring' means travelling with an organised tour company, BUT the restriction on 125cc still holds! This on a policy that covers Mountaineering, Heliskiing, Caving, Parapenting and about 100 other activities :-(

We're leaving this entry here, as if you are going RTW on a 125cc bike or smaller and have the appropriate licence you should be okay to get coverage. Meanwhile, we will write to the company and tell them their policy is absurd!

"Comprehensive Travel Insurance for the Adventurous Traveller Downunder & World Wide". Offer a range of medical insurance policies for residents of Australia, NZ or UK

Also claim to offer vehicle insurance for non-UK residents, but upon inquiry, they don't include motorcycles in their definition of vehicles. Boo! Hiss!