Posted by admin on 08/5/05 in Amy Gillett-Safe/AIS Cycling Team
Herald Sun: $50,000 for Amy Gillett foundation [05aug05]
HUNDREDS of mourners remembered cyclist Amy Gillett at a memorial service at an Adelaide cycling track today. Family, friends, sports identities and politicians were among the gathering at the Superdrome cycling arena in Adelaide’s north for the hour-long service. Adelaide-born Gillett, 29, died on July 19 in Germany […]
Posted by admin on 08/5/05 in Amy Gillett-Safe/AIS Cycling Team
Australian Cycling Federation: Amy Gillett-Safe Foundation
Simon Gillett has announced the establishment of the ‘Amy Gillett-Safe Cycling Foundation’ by her family and Cycling Australia in memory of his wife who was killed in an accident in Germany on 18 July.
The 29 year old champion cyclist was training with the five other members of the Australian team […]
Posted by admin on 07/22/05 in Cyclist Incidents, Amy Gillett-Safe/AIS Cycling Team
Tragedy in Germany should spur a rethink on safety for cyclists at home
Much can be done to improve the welfare of bike riders, starting with the attitudes of drivers, writes Chris Rissel. A discussion about safety for people riding bicycles is overdue. Most observers would agree Amy Gillett’s accident was unusual, but much can be […]
Posted by admin on 07/19/05 in Amy Gillett-Safe/AIS Cycling Team
Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV PROGRAM TRANSCRIPT LOCATION: http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2005/s1417964.htm Broadcast: 19/07/2005
Cycling star killed in accident
Reporter: Tom Iggulden
QUENTIN DEMPSTER: And now to the road accident that claimed the life of rising cycling star Amy Gillett, and put five of her team mates in hospital. Two are fighting for their lives tonight in a German […]
Posted by admin on 07/19/05 in Cyclist Incidents, Amy Gillett-Safe/AIS Cycling Team
AIS 2005 squad with coach Warren McDonald
Cycling News Flash for July 19, 2005: Australian team rider Amy Gillett dead after crash
Australian rider Amy Gillett has died after she and other riders from the Australian women’s team were hit by a car during a training ride in Germany on Monday. Three other team members are reported […]