Soaring popularity of pedal power leads to 200% rise in spinal injuries

There has been a significant increase in the number of people taking up cycling over the past decade — and a corresponding rise in the amount of cyclists being injured on Irish roads.

In 2012, around 630 cyclists were injured nationwide, representing the highest number of cycling injuries in a 10 year period.

Research has revealed a staggering 200% increase in spinal cord injury sustained as a result of people cycling.