Unlike vehicles, bicycles have no protection beyond a helmet. Cyclists often suffer severe and life-altering injuries as a result of their significant vulnerability. These can range from broken bones, deep abrasions and concussions to catastrophic spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. The physical recovery is often long and painful, but the financial and emotional tolls are just as significant. Victims face mounting medical bills, lost income from being unable to work and the psychological trauma of the event.











