The Australian: Hell on wheels
Cycling is a boom sport among middle-aged men seeking the twin thrills of speed and prestige. But as bikes become faster and riders grow ever more competitive, the consequences can be dire.
He had been down this way many times: past the bay-front homes, the pubs and life-saving clubs and the [...]

Herald Sun: Cyclists need a fair go
If you believe everything you see in the media, the cyclists riding along Beach Rd are lawless hooligans, flouting the road laws. But in my experience, less than 5 per cent of cyclists do the wrong thing on the road. I have been competing in triathlons for [...]

Herald Sun: Riders may face crackdown
Rogue cyclists may face tougher sanctions after a magistrate complained of the “pathetic” penalty handed to a killer cyclist. Premier John Brumby is seeking advice on potential law changes to treat rogue bike riders like dangerous drivers. The pledge comes after a cyclist who ran a red light [...]

Brisbane Times: Bikes may be added to Vic driving laws
Changes to include bicycles in legislation covering death by dangerous driving could be introduced in a simple amendment to existing laws, Victorian police say. Cyclists are currently exempt from potentially facing certain traffic charges because they are only deemed to be riding a vehicle and [...]