Insurance for Cyclists Needed

Have you ever wondered what would happen to you should a cyclist knock you over and leave you with a disability? Well I've looked into it and as far as Manitoba goes there is no mandatory insurance requirement for cyclists. If you are injured by a cyclist and cannot work for a period of time, tough luck if your Employment Insurance runs out. Does that mean you go on Income Assistance. I think this is a question that needs to be addressed. As we become more environmental enthusiasts, there will be more people opting to ride bicycles rather than expensive unenvironmentally friendly cars. The probability of serious accidents involving cyclists is high and the public must be protected as we are if a car hits us. We should be able to rely on some kind of insurance from the cyclists to help us through difficult times if a cyclist knocks us over.
It is not fair that cyclists can collect from car insurance and not vice-versa.

I hope our politicians in Manitoba take note of this and think of how to address this timely question.