Monthly Archives: December 2023

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]