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Death of a Pedestrian at Mentone
The tragic death has been reported of an elderly pedestrian who was involved in an incident upon Beach Road at Mentone in Melbourne’s bayside at approximately 8.30am on Saturday the 26th August 2006.
It was reported in the media that the elderly pedestrian, while crossing Beach […]

Wheels of Justice extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Senior Constable Ann Brimblecombe, a Bicycle Education Officer based at Wangaratta.
The Age: Dedicated policewoman killed in crash - 17 August, 2006
Thick fog is believed to have caused a single-vehicle crash that killed a country policewoman dedicated to teaching children about road safety. Senior […]

As you can read, there’s plenty of cycling news on this website, so please feel free check under these categories for recent updates: Positive Spin :: Opinion Pieces/Articles :: Cyclist Incidents :: Road Safety Issues
Wheels of Justice joins the Bicycle Federation of Australia
Wheels of Justice are joining the BFA as a member organisation. We look […]

At last Wheels of Justice have a ‘proper’ website and url address. The Bicycle Justice blog will remain as the main information archive for the McGee case and related issues.
This site is still being loaded up with content and links, so please check regularly.
2006. A year later. Despite the public protests of May 2005 and […]

Sydney Ride of Silence has now been organised. Contact Michael McGrath: accent@swiftdsl.com.au
:: Leaflet here ::
Assemble: 10am Hyde park
Departure: (estimate) 10.15am
Destination: (approx) 11.30am
Macquarie Street, Parliament House

UPDATE: Forwarded message from Michael in Sydney:
The Sydney Ride of Silence is all set for Saturday, 20 May, 2006, 10 am at Hyde Park.
If you have any friends who can print […]

Hi Guys
Just letting you know that there is a Ride of Silence ride is being organised in Brisbane for Saturday 20th May. I will be finalising the details of the route, times & meeting points on the weekend. I will be sure to let this group know. Please pass on the message to all your […]

Melbourne memorial ride to honour the memory of ALL cyclists killed whilst riding their bicycle. 10am Saturday May 20, 2006
:: Leaflet available here ::
:: Melbourne Ride of Silence Press Release ::
:: Melbourne Ride of Silence Map ::
Assembly: 10am Federation Square footpath corner Flinders St & St Kilda Rd, facing Flinders Street Station

Destination: approx 11-30am Parliament […]

Hi all,
I’ll take the liberty of posting Rob’s a.b link here about 2006 Ride of Silence. I’m sure he won’t mind a bit!
www.rideofsilence.org
The 2006 RIDE OF SILENCE is on May 17 at 7pm (worldwide at this time). Australia’s RIDE OF SILENCE is planned for Melbourne and Brisbane.
More cities may add, please register (FREE) as a […]

Hi all, hope 2006 finds you happy & healthy! Now, a roundup of WoJ related news….

1. Sam Powries letter published in Cycling News

2. Euan & I working on a planned ‘cycling wiki‘. Any contributions most welcome. Including hosting…more on that soon!

3. Elizabeth Wynhausen: Brazen displays of the unAustralian way. A rather acerbic review of […]

For those in Melbourne and Victoria, who’s interested in organising a Wheels of Justice team or volunteering to help with Amys Ride in Geelong, 7th January 2006? Refer to further details via website: Amys Ride and the Amy Gillett Foundation
Australian Cyclist: Sporting Stars line up to support Amy Gillett Foundation Charity Ride
At Goat on last […]

Melbourne Wheels of Justice Meeting at Goat, August 26th 2005

See below for a ‘discussion’ paper’ informally passed around at the last Goat Meeting. A couple of people , ie: Resound and co, mentioned it would be wise to expand the discussion and post it on aus.bicycle. Please feel free to pass on feedback & constructive […]

Hi all, finally have the notes from August 26 tidied up, the top three preferred activities are,

1. WoJ Bikes on Car Roofs, Rally Drive Time for all States
2. Ghostbikes Project for Cities (Melb First)
3. Organise to align with selected peak bodies to advocate WoJ philosophy and aims

Refer to the pdf attachment hosted on WoJ […]

Finally posted up the ‘homework’ we did last week down at Goat. See below for your ‘notes’ and humble apologies if I didn’t decipher your words correctly. I’ve posted a link on the National Strategy section of the forum. Next Melbourne Wheels of Justice Meeting/informal get-together, 6pm+ Friday 26th August @ Mountain Goat in […]

I think it’s rather apparent the Wheels of Justice group has outgrown it’s happy little yahoogroups home…….so I’ve created a WoJ forum on the Invision boards: Australian Wheels of Justice
So now you can have threaded discussions & keep your inboxes slightly less cluttered. Any problems or questions, please let us know ASAP. Please forward on […]

Last Fridays Melbourne WoJ was a fantastic meeting of minds with roughly a ‘bakers dozen’ braving the cold Melbourne winter. Refer to pdf file hosted at the WoJ yahoogroup for a discussion paper template. Also many thanks for the feedback & excellent written responses. I’ll post all your responses to our email list & […]

The Wheels of Justice email group was started to create dialogue and assist with positive changes for cyclists on Australian roads. During the last week we’ve had many new members. So please feel free to join the WoJ group and contribute your thoughts, constructive criticism and discussions. Even if we go a little off-topic sometimes…
Di […]

This article contained pic from the Melbourne WoJ rally, caption: “Protesters wear armbands and place bidons on the steps of Victoria’s parliament in a bid for justice over cyclists killed on the roads”
From Bicycle Victoria: Ride On Magazine August - September 2005 edition
Government gets tough on hit and run
A Victorian Government review is set to […]

Letter Writing Guide by Keith Thomas
Here is my Australian version of the Sierra Club guide. Please let me know (to keith@evfit.com) what you think of it If there is a significant number of useful suggestions, I’ll consolidate them and post the revised version on [bike-oz] over this coming weekend.
Write a powerful letter (based on the […]

Discussions from Wheels of Justice yahoogroup
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Subject: [wheelsofjustice] Fwd: What about the road authorities
I don’t know who is briefing the lawyers at Eugene the Axeman’s inquiry, but is anyone questioning why Ian Humphrey, and thousands of other cyclists, did not have a safe alternative to riding on the road. Humans are all fallible, even […]

The McGee case has provoked national discussion in Australia concerning cyclists rights, and related legal issues. The Wheels of Justice movement, press coverage, forum posts, print and radio media coverage, and now the rides themselves have made a difference, we have had peak body cycling organisations stand up and seek to be counted at […]