The 2008 Ride of Silence, a worldwide bicycle event, began in North America on May 21, and is still rolling across the globe with over 285 rides in places diverse as Antarctica, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Bolivia, Spain, Hong Kong and Japan.
The Ride of Silence, started in Dallas, Texas in 2003 (after the death of […]

You would of noticed that the WoJ site has been quiet for a while, as I’m in the process of taking it over to a new improved CMS (content management system) which will be easier for you to access and easier for administrators to update.In the interim, if you’re searching for the latest bicycle advocacy […]

The Age: Another freeway a must, new roads chief urges
Victoria’s roads boss believes Melbourne needs another east-west freeway. VicRoads chief executive Gary Liddle said Melbourne needed another crossing to supplement the M1 — the West Gate-CityLink-Monash Freeway corridor — and join its fragmented freeway network.
This link is the focus of a $5 million State […]

NBC6: 11 Bicyclists Hit By SUV In West Miami-Dade Co.
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A group of about 40 cyclists was traveling about 30 mph down Southwest 62nd Street when a gray sport utility vehicle pulled out of an apartment complex, hitting 11 of the riders. “All my friends are on the ground,” one cyclist said. […]

Jake Voelcker: A Critical Review of the Legal Penalties for Drivers Who Kill Cyclists or Pedestrians
Abstract: This paper critically reviews the regulation of motor vehicles in Britain, and in particular the prosecution of drivers who kill cyclists and pedestrians.
The development of road traffic regulation is discussed with particular emphasis on the social and legal processes […]

This is a request for assistance to find a missing diary of German cycle tourist Leszek Wereszka.
Tragically, Leszek was killed last week while riding to Adelaide, refer to article below.
The article notes:
Mr Wereszka lost one of his diaries at a visitor information booth in Nimmitabel, NSW. If anyone finds the journal, written […]

This morning (5/8) on 3AW, Nick McCallum and John Michael Howson took part in a talkback session relating to news yesterday about more funding being required for cycling as a transport opinion.
The Age: $100m a year call to boost pedal power
Melbourne must take a “quantum leap” in promoting cycling as a safe transport alternative, according […]

Note: This is a response to Dr John Reids statements reported in the Melbourne media, that the so-called ‘Hell Ride’ should be banned, in the wake of the Coroners inquest into the death of James Gould.
Dear Dr John Reid,
I am a cycling safety advocate and a committee member of the Bicycle Federation of Australia. […]

The Bicycle Federation of Australia and the Cycling Promotion Fund , working with the Sydney South West Area Health Service and other professionals are developing a series of issue and fact sheets on the benefits of cycling.
This project has been made possible by the financial support of the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion […]

This week, the Melbourne media have been reporting issues surrounding the ‘Hell Ride’ out of all proportion and are blatantly misreporting facts regarding the actual ride past the point of caricature.
This misreporting of the real issues could have inadvertent longterm consequences for all road users and could also be detrimental for a positive shared […]

The ABC’s Media Watch has broadcast a segment dealing with the Press Council adjudication on the Daily Telegraph article “Chain gang chokes city” published November 25, 2006.
This adjudication was made on the print copy, which differed greatly to the online version.

Scan of print article here.
Compare to online article: Chain gang chokes city.

Press Council Adjudication No. […]

Bicycle Federation of Australia: Media Release - Raw Deal for Commuters
Employees of the Federal Government, its agencies and statutory authorities; Australia Post, and some private companies including Telstra will be dealt a reduction to their conditions of employment if amendments to the Comcare workers compensation scheme go through Federal Parliament.
The proposals would remove benefits for […]

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. […]

On Saturday 25th November 2006, the Daily Telegraph published Anita Quigley’s article “This disturbing cycle is just a critical mess“In the second paragraph, Quigley makes this following remark:
“It has never occurred to me it might matter to drivers what a cyclist wears because, clothed or naked, with a helmet or not, all cyclists in […]

Hi WoJ’ ers,
As announced previously Wheels of Justice has joined and now represents you as members of the Bicycle Federation of Australia, giving us access at the coal face to Australia’s peak cycling advocacy and infrastructure lobby and policy development group.
BFA has a strong history of involvement in being the voice of cyclists in the […]

On November 2, 2006, the Kyle and Jackie O program on 2Day-FM broadcast the following segment: Click here for mp3 file.
Description by Phuong: I just had a listen to the recording. A motorist calls in and comments on how over the last month when he’s been driving to work down Victoria Rd he’s hit “bloody […]

From Michael McGrath, Community Representative Manly Bicycle Committee - 23 October, 2006
Saturday’s Manly Daily, a Murdoch empire newspaper, has joined with local Liberal party scaremongers to attack cyclists in the Manly area. This is part of a concerted campaign to discredit the independent council led by Mayor Peter Macdonald and the independent MP David Barr […]

Interview on 3CR 855AM Community Radio’s “City Limits” program with Kevin Healey, Doug Jordan and Chris Star (13/9). Topics discussed include the recent death of James Gould, the “Hell Ride”, community attitudes towards cyclists, media perceptions, bicycle registration. Other topics include Wheels of Justice history and attitudes of road authorities, various levels of government towards […]

Australian cyclists have lost a very powerful ally with death of Peter Brock. He recently took part in the Amy Gillett Foundations Road User Forum and was a longterm passionate road safety advocate.
Road User Forum Report: Wheels of Justice report by Rob Eke (6 July, 2006) This past week, a forum was […]