Friends Final 2023 Ride
For the last Wednesday of December, it was a chance for Friends members to help burn off any Christmas indulgence by enjoying a social ride. Riding the O’Keefe Rail Trail. Photo: Margie Joyce The meeting [...]
Trail’s new carpark open
Are you, family and friends likely to eat a little too much over the feastive season and will be seeking an activity somewhere special to exercise? At Peppercorn Park, part of the O'Keefe Rail Trail's [...]
Christmas Night Ride 🎅
With much enthusiasm and some planning for the judging of the best decorated bike and rider to occur, Friends members gathered for a Christmas night ride. Riders ready. Photo: Mike Erny Meeting at Lake Weeroona, [...]
Trail’s New Alignment
Construction of new O'Keefe Rail Trail facilities at Longlea have recommenced following improvements with the wet soil conditions. Project sign at Longlea. Photo: G.Long The contractor has relocated the original front timber fence and gates [...]
Invitation – Night Ride
Here is an opportunity to share a Christmas night ride with Friends, plus shine some light on your life! Members and their friends are invited to join the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail for [...]
Bike Education for Students
How to maintain a bike and gain riding skills were some of the key features of a practical lesson for students at the Heathcote Primary School. Principle Kate Ballantyne sought the assistance of the Friends [...]
Great Trail, Great Ride, Friends enjoy
What are key ingredients to enjoying a day on your bike? Perhaps a well considered route plan, a group of cycling friends, a popular trail, sunny calm weather, and a cafe providing good service and [...]
Celebrations at Tooborac
In winding up a year of social activities and achievements by the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, this had a number of members gathering at the Tooborac Hotel and Brewery for lunch. Tooborac Hotel [...]
Grant Awarded
It was a great occasion for the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail to receive a community grant for the O'Keefe Rail Trail. Fosterville Gold Mine's 2023 Community Grant had received 50 applications, with 9 [...]
Riding, dining, and swimming
It was Porepunkah, Victoria, where a group of the Friends members headed for a week of riding activities in November. Being near the Ovens River, Porepunkah showcases some stunning landscapes and provides access to popular [...]