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. […]
Posted by admin on 11/27/06 in WoJ Media Releases
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 […]
Posted by admin on 11/4/06 in WoJ Media Releases
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 […]
Posted by admin on 09/9/06 in Wheels of Justice News, WoJ Media Releases
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 […]
Posted by admin on 08/29/06 in WoJ Media Releases
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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 […]
Posted by admin on 08/16/06 in Wheels of Justice News, WoJ Media Releases
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 […]
Posted by admin on 05/5/06 in Ride of Silence, WoJ Media Releases
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 […]
Posted by admin on 05/5/06 in Ride of Silence, WoJ Media Releases
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 […]
Posted by admin on 05/2/06 in Ride of Silence, WoJ Media Releases
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 […]