[1] The record for the fastest Hell Ride is currently held by Thomas Lombardi (DUDA) and Jimmy Whelan (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), according to Strava, with a time of 1 hour, 20 minutes, and 43 seconds, set on December 23, 2023.
monitoring the weekly ride and has improved the behavior of cyclists and motorists alike.
[citation needed] Following the Victorian State Coroner's investigation into the death of Gould, after a cyclist from the Hellride bunch failed to stop at a pedestrian crossing when the traffic light was red and collided with him,[4] a review of the literature on cyclists who ride in large groups or bunches on public roads was commissioned.
[6] The 2006 fatality, along with other incidents involving cyclists, has led to the introduction of new "culpable cycling" laws by the Victorian State Government.
[7] The Road Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 introduces new penalties for cyclists who cause death or injury in a collision, for failing to stop and render assistance and for "dangerous and careless riding".