Elite "roadie" killed whilst training!  
(11 comments)  Tuesday, 19-July-2005  11:10 AM - by Grip 
Sad news this morning for all cyclists across the board... elite Aussie road cyclist, Amy Gillett, was killed yesterday whilst on a training ride with the Australian team in Germany.

Amy, and the pack of eight she was riding in, was hit head on by an out-of-control car at high speed. Another rider is in a critical condition and five others have suffered serious injuries including multiple broken bones.

Amy (29 and from Victoria) was a former Olympian (rowing in '96) and a member of the Ballarat/Sebastapool club who took up cycling only 5 years ago. She was recently picked for the Australian team to compete in the upcoming Commonwealth games and was considered a real medal chance.

The MTB team and members at Farkin.net offer their condolences to Amy's husband, family and friends.

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