Archive for May, 2007

US: Cyclists vs. Cars, Volume CXIX

SFist: Cyclists vs. Cars, Volume CXIX
One of the things we love about the Intertubes is our newfound ability to put everything on video, like this one, from our pals at the SF Party Party..> Video Link. This video proves what all car owners know, that the police never give tickets to cars!

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4Wheels4Sean

4Wheels4Sean – Media Release 18 May 2007
Australia’s peak cycling bodies launch 4Wheels4Sean Australia’s peak cycling organisations Cycling Australia (CA), The Bicycle Federation of Australia (BFA), Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) and BMX Australia (BMXA) have recently combined to launch 4Wheels4Sean as a national charity dedicated to assisting severely injured cyclists.
The foundation’s objective is; “To raise funds [...]

Brisbane: Cyclist run over by truck

Herald Sun: Cyclist run over by truck
A cyclist has died after falling under the wheels of a prime mover in Brisbane’s east. A 54-year-old man from Wynnum West was riding along Port Drive at the Port of Brisbane yesterday at 1.30pm (AEST) when he lost control of his bicycle and fell onto the road, [...]

Ride of Silence Australia 2007

Ride Reports from the Australian Ride of Silence 2007
Brisbane Ride of Silence
From MX – In silence we remember. (May 17, 2007)
Aaron Wray will wear a black armband during a silent bike ride through Brisbane on Saturday to remember cyclists killed and injured on our roads.
The Ride of Silence starts at 10am and will wind [...]

Bendigo: Pedal power honours fallen cyclists

Bendigo Advertiser: Pedal power honours fallen cyclists
A mass of cyclists took to Bendigo’s streets on Saturday to highlight the need to share the road and honour those who have died in traffic accidents. As part of the world-wide Ride of Silence event, a group of about 200 cyclists rode from the Epsom Sports Ground [...]

South Australia: Silent ride ‘a reminder’ of cyclists’ road deaths

ABC Online: Silent ride ‘a reminder’ of cyclists’ road deaths
About 100 cyclists are riding from Adelaide city to Glenelg, in the south-western suburbs, in the first Ride of Silence in South Australia. The ride is based on an American event intended to bring attention to road deaths involving cyclists. There have been four [...]

Melbourne Ride of Silence

Melbourne Ride of Silence
On Saturday May 19 at 10am, Melbourne’s cycling community will participate in a simple memorial ride to honour the memory of all bicycle riders injured or killed while riding on the roads as part in the International Ride of Silence. The International Ride of Silence is in its fourth year and is [...]

Adelaide Ride of Silence

Bicycle Institute of South Australia – Adelaide Ride of Silence
On Saturday May 19th at 9am, Adelaide has the opportunity to join the International Ride of Silence. In the first 5 months of 2007 there has been a significant increase in fatal accidents for cyclists and pedestrians – at least 5 cyclists so far!
Join us & [...]

Brisbane Ride of Silence

When: Saturday 19th May. Ready for a 10.00am
Departure: We will be leaving at 10.00am so make sure you are there before then please!
Where: City Botanic Gardens (Lower end near river – corner of Edward and Alice st.)
Distance: Approx. 7.5 km. (Slow Ride approx 13-18km per hour)
Route: City Botanic [...]

NSW: Ben Mikic Foundation for Young Cyclists

From the Southern Highlands Cycling Club: Ben Mikic Foundation for Young Cyclists
A foundation has been set up as of this morning, 1st May 2007, for Ben Mikic. It is called the Ben Mikic Foundation for Young Cyclists. Andrea and Darren have asked that in place of flowers, they prefer that donations be made to the [...]