Thousands of cyclists not fully insured

Thousands of cyclists risk being hit in the pocket because they are not fully insured.

With Ireland in the middle of a cycling boom and more cyclists taking to the road to avail of the extra hour of daylight, road safety experts have warned serious trouble for some is just around the corner.

Noel Gibbons, road safety officer, Mayo County Council, said while many think they are covered by their household contents policies, these often do not go far enough.