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 place was in Junortoun, with a planned ride to Axedale and return along the O’Keefe Rail Trail. The mid point was a social coffee at the Rise and Grind Cafe in Axedale before the return ride.

Coffee enjoyed, time to ride.

Despite recent heavy rain events, the trail was in fabulous shape. With a number of cyclists, runners, walkers, and dog walkers sharing the rail trail on the day, the popularity of this trail continues to grow.