By the time Olive died, and Rubbo had become a cycling advocate, his YouTube offerings had become more refined.

He joined the group in 2001, and has worked as a cycling advocate in the city since 1999.

There were also two successful night rides organized by anonymous cycling advocates.

Some cycling advocates contend that rising numbers of aggressive drivers are at fault, while others suggest that many riders wear helmets improperly and do not know the rules of the road.

Still, many cycling advocates contend that it is not bicyclists but drivers who are more reckless.

Some cycling advocates criticise Bicycle Victoria because they feel that the organisation is failing to represent the best interests of cyclists.

Consequently, her vote had cycling advocates mourning the loss of "the ultimate in bike lanes."

Canadian cycling advocates typically are in favour of segregated cycle facilities (bike paths and bike lanes) so that cyclists do not have to ride in mixed traffic with motor vehicles.

Claire Morissette (born April 6, 1950 - died July 20, 2007) was a Canadian cycling advocate who fought for equal cyclists' rights in Montreal since 1976.

In recent years, many cycling advocates have said that while the city officially supports biking, its decisions routinely favor drivers.