Wheels of Justice: Scott Peoples
Posted by admin on 12/18/06 in WoJ Media Releases
We are saddened at the loss of Scott Peoples of Shepparton who died on Friday 15th December, after a tragic incident on the Maroondah Highway at Merton, Victoria when struck from behind by a 4WD during a training ride.
Wheels of Justice extend our deepest sympathies to Scott’s family and the close knit Shepparton community. Scott who recently turned 20, will be sadly missed by all who knew him and very much so by members of the Trans-Tasman cycling community where Scott had in recent times become so well known for his gritty performances and tough competitive spirit, along with a gentle humility and great decency.
Scott Peoples won two stages of the recent Tour of Southland in New Zealand, and coming third in the 2006 Tour of Tasmania Scott had a promising future in competitive cycling being recently signed to a scholarship with the Victorian Institute of Sport.
Our thoughts are with Scott’s family and close friends at this time. We will accept expressions of sympathy on the WoJ site to be passed on to Scott’s family at an appropriate time.
Chris Star
Rob Eke
Convenor’s -Wheels of Justice
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Glenda | Dec 19, 2006 | Reply
On behalf of the neighbourhood Our deepest sympathy goes out to Shane, Wendy, Erin and Ricky. Our thoughts are with you all after the tragic loss of Scott.
Craig Buckland | Dec 22, 2006 | Reply
I find it hard not be angered by yet another needless death on our roads …. OUR ROADS …… Roads for everyone; not just for the motoring public.
That feeling vies with another deep feeling…..
….the feeling of tragic loss.
My deepest sympathy goes to Scott’s family & friends.
Craig Buckland
Adelaide.
wendy peoples | Jan 3, 2007 | Reply
on behalf of Shane ,Erin Ricky and my self,Iwould like tothank everyone for there condolences and kind words at this very difficult time in our lives, the support we have had has been overwhelming .Scott acheived so much in his 20 short years and we were so proudof what he accomplished .He has always been a devoted caring and fun loving son , brother and a friend to everyone he met.He was a quiet acheiver and just loved to ride his bike.It has been a tragic shock to us all and we are getting through it day by day. Hetouched so many lives and was loved by so many,life just isnt going to be the same without him around .Thank you all again from the bottom of our hearts. Wendy Peoples.
Jon Bridges | Jan 12, 2007 | Reply
On behalf of the New Zealand cycling community who got to meet Scott at the Tour of Southland last year, I would like to say what a fantastic young man he was. I was involved in the TV coverage of tour and it was a privilege to interview Scott - we had to do that a lot because he had the talent and the determination to really stamp his authority on the race - incredibly so for someone who was only 20! We feel Scotty’s loss and our hearts go out to his friends and family in Australia.