Previous days of thunderstorm weather did not deter Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members gathering at 8.30 am for a Wednesday Ride through the Wellsford Forest. Ride leader Tim led the group through the forest tracks, which were surprisingly good despite the heavy rain the previous day.

A forest rest stop Photo: Judy McLaren

The forest was looking lush and green after the rain, with a few big puddles and muddy spots needing to be navigated, although the riders did get a bit splattered while enjoying themselves.

The coffee line up ☕️😊

Gathering for a long chat and coffee at the Axedale Tavern, it was then back along the O’Keefe Rail Trail to the Junortoun carpark starting point. With a total of about 38kms of cycling, it was smiles all around from the riders.

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