Manitoba Public Insurance wants both cyclists and motorists to exercise caution on the roadways.

On average, 130 people are injured every year when their bike is involved in a motor vehicle related accident, with half of those people injured from June to August.

MPI says the majority of cycling/motor vehicle collisions take place in urban locations. Based on a 10-year (2009-2018) average, two cyclists are killed and 129 are injured per year in urban locations, compared to one killed and three injured per year in rural locations.

Motorists are urged to give cyclists at least one metre of space when driving alongside them and to take extra caution at intersections and watch for cyclists when make a turn.

Cyclists are reminded to always follow the rules of the road, including stopping at stop signs and traffic lights and to never pass stopped vehicles in the same lane or when stopped at an intersection as the driver may not see you.