Why fundraise for the Amy Gillett Foundation?

The Amy Gillett Foundation is the charity-of-choice for the Great Ocean Otway Classic with one purpose – reducing the incidence of death and injury of cyclists in Australia.

The Foundation was born out of tragedy, the death of Amy Gillett, who was hit and killed by a motorist whilst cycling with her national teammates in Germany. Since the Foundation’s inception it has been a catalyst for change, focused on what should be rather than what was.

Our mission: safe cycling in Australia
Our vision: zero cyclist fatalities

SAFETY TIPS – Whenever you’re out riding your bike, remember to maximise your visibility at all times:

• ADD a front WHITE light
• ADD a rear RED light
• SET both to FLASH mode (and be more visible)
• WEAR light colours, reflective or fluorescent clothing
• ADD reflective bands to your legs (your bio-motion reflects light to drivers behind)
• WEAR your helmet
• Be predictable – signal early & often

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Thanks for your support!

As Australia’s leading cycling safety organisation, we really appreciate your support and will continue to promote actions to make cycling safer in Australia, such as:

• a metre matters laws across Australia, to make sure drivers pass cyclists safely
• safer vehicles and safer speeds
• investing in cycling infrastructure
• educating cyclists to respect and obey road laws and be safe and responsible road users
• teaching drivers how to share the road safely with bicycles, including during driver education.