Five dollars ($10/Full challenge) per team will be donated to the Amy Gillett Foundation.
Each year, an average of 35 cyclists are killed and over 2,500 are
seriously injured on our roads and many more incidents go unreported.
The majority of these collisions involve a motor vehicle and most are
preventable.
For over nine years, bike sales have exceeded car
sales with in excess of 1.1 million bikes sold per year. As more and
more people are turning to bicycle riding for health and transport
needs, the potential for fatalities and injuries on our roads can
increase. All road users need to be mindful of their actions on the
road to avoid the potential dangers of mixing cars and bikes. That's
why we want to spread our message.
The Amy Gillett Foundation's
primary objective is to reduce the incidence of injury and death caused
by the interaction between cyclists and motorists. In doing so, we hope
to promote a safe and harmonious relationship of shared respect between
the two groups.
We seek to highlight the importance of being
responsible every time we head out on the road whether we're on two
wheels or in four. It's not rocket science, it something we can all do
starting today - because everyone deserves to arrive home safely
irrespective of their chosen mode of transport.
Many
individuals, companies, sporting and community groups and Government
have been generous with their contribution and support of the AGF. We
hope we can count on your support too.
For information on The Amy Gillett Foundation call 03 9863 7041 or see the website: http://www.amygillett.org.au/
 
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