Cycling goes underground at subterranean bike park

Cycling might be counterculture, but never before has it been quite as underground as the Mega Cavern mountain bike park – a 350,000 square feet subterranean trail system in Louisville, Kentucky.

The disused limestone quarry has 90-ft ceilings, a constant year-round temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and as a former dumping site for hardcore from local building sites, no shortage of material to turn into ramps and tabletops.

The jumps and singletrack currently cover the area of four British football pitches, but occupy only 10 per cent of the quarry. If the bike park proves a success it could expand to well over 100 miles of track.

Visitors will be offered half or full-day passes, bikes to rent and a mechanic will be on hand to offer repairs.

One simple policy

For over 24 years the ETA has been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA cycle insurance has you covered.

We cover against theft and accidental damage while training for, or competing in, race events like downhill, BMX and triathlon as standard.

Many cycle insurers offer very limited cover, charging extra for features we believe should come as standard – such as third party cover, personal accident or extension of your cover to family and friends. Every policy you buy helps fund the work of our campaigning charity towards sustainable transport and safer roads.

What our customers say

“Thanks to the ETA for the prompt settlement of my claim. I was gutted to fall and damage my bike but the ETA were kind in all their communications and I now have my new bike. I just still need a few repairs on my body!!” Helen Palmer

“I bought ETA Cycle Insurance rather than that of a competitor’s primarily because of your willingness to respond to my situation. Every other company I spoke to demanded in no uncertain terms that I spend a large amount of money on an independent valuation, before I even got to the question of the lock. So thanks very much for being so accommodating.” Will Seymour

“My bike claim was processed without fuss or issues. Anyone thinking of insuring their bike should definitely consider the ETA.” Pablo Beckhurst