Cyclists who injure face large liability bills

Cycling is in fashion. Close to 200,000 bikes have been bought under the bike-to-work scheme, but cyclists would be advised to think about insurance cover.

When talking about insurance, it is natural to think of bike theft. But the greatest financial loss the cyclist can suffer — potentially thousands of times the value of their bicycle — is liability for damage to another’s property or person.

We are informed those hurt in an accident, or found responsible for causing one, may face bills of thousands of euro.