Bicycle Coverage


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Everyone knows that AAA offers 24-hour roadside assistance for your vehicle, but now AAA Northeast covers your bicycle, too!

AAA Bicycle Service is free and available to all membership levels! There is no sign-up or enrollment. AAA Members automatically receive two bicycle calls per year.

If your bicycle breaks down while you’re out for a ride, simply call the road service number, (800) AAA-HELP.

Benefits
 
  • AAA Members receive two bicycle calls per year.
  • AAA will transport you and your bicycle anywhere within 10 miles at no cost.

 

Coverage & Restrictions

  • Member must be present at the time of service and have a valid AAA Northeast membership number.
  • Bicycle service is not available to members of other AAA clubs.
  • Bicycle service applies to all 2-wheeled bicycles, including rental bicycles that can be transported by a normal bicycle rack. Tandem bicycles are not eligible for service.
  • Bicycle service cannot be used to transport a bicycle from a member’s home to a repair shop or other destination.
  • Service is provided along normally traveled roads or streets.
  • Transportation beyond 10 miles will incur mileage fees.
  • Bicycle service is provided for the rider whose bicycle is disabled and accompanying minors.
  • Bicycle service for a minor must be requested by a legal guardian, however, the guardian does not need to be with the minor.
  • Bicycle service calls cannot be used in place of a roadside assistance call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bicycle service available to all members?

Yes, the bicycle service is available to all AAA Northeast members, including Basic, Plus, and Premier (both Primary and Associate). The bicycle service is not available to members of other AAA clubs.

 

Do I need to enroll to take advantage of the bicycle service?

No, all members are automatically enrolled.

 

What's the cost?

Bicycle Service is included as a benefit to all AAA Northeast members at no additional charge. 

 

Who’s covered by the bicycle service?

Coverage is for the member whose bicycle is disabled or inoperable and accompanying minors. (Teenagers who are old enough to drive or enroll in an Associate membership do not qualify for this exception.)

 

If I’m too tired to continue with my bike ride, will AAA pick me up?

No, the bicycle service does not cover rider fatigue or physical inability to continue with the ride.

 

How many bicycle service calls am I allowed?

Two bicycle service calls are available per member, per membership year, regardless of membership level, member tenure or the number of members in a household.

 

Does a bicycle service call count towards my automotive service call allotments?

No. Bicycle service calls are separate from a member’s existing automotive service call allotment.

 

Do I have to show my AAA Digital membership card to obtain service?

Yes. Just like with vehicle roadside assistance, you must show a valid AAA Northeast Digital membership card and another form of identification.

 

Can I use the AAA mobile app or Passbook app on my iPhone as proof of membership for the bicycle service?

Yes, when receiving bicycle roadside assistance, you can show your AAA Northeast digital membership card on the AAA mobile app or Passbook app, as long as you have another valid form of identification.

 

If I’m not a current AAA Northeast member, can I sign up for just the bicycle service?

No. At this time, we do not offer a separate bicycle membership. However, bicycle coverage is included at all membership levels at no additional charge.

 

If I’m not a current AAA Northeast member and I place a bicycle service call, will I be subject to a same-day service charge?

Yes, to become a AAA Northeast member and receive services that same day, an additional service charge will apply.

What types of bicycles do you cover?

We cover non-motorized bicycles that can be transported on standard bike racks. If you’ve rented a bicycle, as long as it fits on a bike rack, it’s covered, too. Excluded from coverage are motorcycles, electric scooters, mopeds, motorized bicycles or motorized vehicles of any kind.

 

Are recumbent bicycles, 3-wheel trikes (triplets), tandem and other more unusual bikes included?

No. We cover bicycles that can be serviced using our standard vehicles that have been equipped with bike racks.

 

Will we provide service for small trailers being towed by bicycles (the kind typically used to tow a young child or groceries)?

Trailers will only be transported if they can fit in the service vehicle. Otherwise, we can assist you in obtaining alternate transportation at your own expense.

 

What phone number do I call for bicycle service?

Call (800) AAA-HELP - (800) 222-4357, the same as you would for automotive roadside assistance.

 

What’s the procedure for placing a bicycle service call?

When calling for bicycle service, identify yourself by your AAA Northeast membership number and name. Be certain to specify that you need assistance with your bicycle. It’s important so we send a service vehicle equipped with a bike rack to your location.

 

Where is service provided?

Service is available on normally traveled roads within the AAA Northeast territory, which consists of Rhode Island, the following counties in Connecticut: New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield, and in Massachusetts: Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester, New Hampshire: Salem, and in New Jersey: Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Bergen, Hudson and Union, and in New York: Long Island, in the five boroughs of New York City, and in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Herkimer counties, and parts of Lewis, Madison and Oneida counties.

 

What if my bike breaks down off-road, like on a bike path, beach, field or wooded area? Can I still get service?

Service will be provided if you can safely move the bicycle to a normally traveled road.

 

Will you provide bicycle repairs at the roadside?

With the member’s permission, minor bicycle repairs may be attempted at the roadside at the discretion of the technician.

 
Do I have to be with my bicycle to receive service?

Yes, we will not service unattended bicycles.

 

What happens if I’m out riding with my young children and my bike breaks down? Will you also transport my children and their bikes?

We’re limited as to how many passengers and bicycles we can safely transport with our service vehicles. If we can’t accommodate all passengers, we can assist you in obtaining alternate transportation at your own expense.

 

Why is the transportation limit 10 miles for bicycles and only 3 miles for automobiles?

Service stations can usually be found within a 3-mile radius of most vehicle breakdowns. However, when you’re out riding your bicycle, you usually want to be brought back home or to your vehicle, which may be a longer distance away. In addition, to transport bicycles, we primarily use light service vehicles that cost a lot less to operate.

 

Can I receive transportation further than 10 miles from where my bike breaks down?

Yes, however, additional mileage will be charged at the prevailing roadside assistance rates for each region.

 

Can I combine two bicycle service calls so I can avoid being charged for mileage in excess of 10 miles?

No.

 

If I’ve already used all my allotted automotive service calls, can I use one of my bicycle service calls instead?

No, bicycle calls cannot be used as automotive calls and vice versa.

 

If I’ve already used both of my bicycle service calls, but I have automotive service calls available, can I use one of those as a bicycle call?

No, automotive calls cannot be used as bicycle calls and vice versa.

 

What happens if I’ve used my two bicycle calls and I need assistance a third time?

If you’ve used your two bicycle calls in one membership year, you can still place a bicycle service call and pay the cash call fee. You will be advised of the approximate cost of the call prior to a driver being dispatched.

 

If I call for bicycle service within the AAA Northeast coverage area, but it’s not available, can I get reimbursed?

Within the AAA Northeast territories, when bicycle service is not available, you should seek bicycle transportation service on your own, pay for the service and send the original, itemized bill and explanation of the circumstances to AAA within 30 days. If the request is approved, you will be reimbursed for covered services at the prevailing rate for the region.

 

Can I get reimbursed for bicycle service received outside the coverage area of AAA Northeast?

Service is available on normally traveled roads within the AAA Northeast territory, which consists of Rhode Island, the following counties in Connecticut: New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield, and in Massachusetts: Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester, New Hampshire: Salem, and in New Jersey: Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Bergen, Hudson and Union, and in New York: Long Island, in the five boroughs of New York City, and in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Herkimer counties, and parts of Lewis, Madison and Oneida counties.

 

Is special equipment required to service a bicycle breakdown?

Yes. Some AAA battery or light service trucks will have bike racks mounted on them for safe transportation of your bicycle. In addition, some AAA Northeast contractors have purchased bike racks so they can respond to bicycle service calls.

 

Will you transport my pet, too?

No, we cannot transport pets in our vehicles, but we can help you arrange for alternate transportation at your own expense.

 

Are there any times when the Bicycle Service won’t be available?

Under certain conditions, the club reserves the right to delay some services until extreme demand for service has passed, e.g., where we or our contractor deem a road is not safely passable due to unusual or extreme weather causing service delay.

 

Where is service provided?

Service is available on normally traveled roads within the AAA Northeast territory, which consists of Rhode Island, the following counties in Connecticut: New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield, and in Massachusetts: Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester, New Hampshire: Salem, and in New Jersey: Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Bergen, Hudson and Union, and in New York: Long Island, in the five boroughs of New York City, and in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Herkimer counties, and parts of Lewis, Madison and Oneida counties.

 

Can I get reimbursed for bicycle service received outside the coverage area of AAA Northeast?

No, service is provided only within the AAA Northeast territory, which consists of Rhode Island, the following counties in Connecticut: New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield, and in Massachusetts: Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester, New Hampshire: Salem, and in New Jersey: Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Bergen, Hudson and Union, and in New York: Long Island, in the five boroughs of New York City, and in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Herkimer counties, and parts of Lewis, Madison and Oneida counties.

Can I use the bicycle service to transport my bike from my home to a bicycle repair shop or other destination?

No, the bicycle service is available only when you’re out riding and something goes wrong with your bicycle, leaving it disabled or inoperable.

 

Can I transfer one of my bicycle calls to another member or nonmember?

Generally speaking, no. The only exception is that a member parent or guardian can use their bicycle service calls to cover their minor children’s disabled bicycles. (Teenagers who are old enough to drive or enroll in an Associate membership do not qualify for this exception.)

 

What types of two-wheeled vehicles are excluded from coverage?

Motorcycles, electric scooters, mopeds, motorized bicycles or motorized vehicles of any kind and any bicycles that don’t fit on standard bike racks are excluded from coverage.

 

Will you help me unlock my bicycle?

No. Because the ownership of the bicycle cannot be verified, we will not service bicycles secured with a lock for which the member has no key or combination.

 

Do I have to be with my bicycle to receive service?

Yes, we will not service unattended bicycles.

 

Do Trip Interruption or Free Rental Car benefits apply to bicycles?

No, bicycles are not eligible for Trip Interruption or Free Rental Car benefits.

*AAA Northeast proudly serves members in Rhode Island, the following counties in Connecticut: New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield, and in Massachusetts: Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester, New Hampshire: Salem, and in New Jersey: Essex, Morris and Union, and in New York: Long Island, in the five boroughs of New York City, and in Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Herkimer counties, and parts of Lewis, Madison and Oneida counties. Restrictions apply. AAA membership is subject to terms and conditions. See the membership terms for further details.
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