Friends assist trail users
With four cycling ladies wishing to experience all of what the popular O’Keefe Rail Trail offers, they had planned to only ride in one direction. Hence the plans required transport for the return direction. To [...]
Friends, Cycling and Fun Times
Cycling with friends has become a cherished activity for many, offering a blend of physical exercise and social engagement. Whether participating in organised events, exploring scenic trails, or enjoying casual rides, group cycling provides numerous [...]
Cycling in Greater Bendigo: Mapping your Experience
The City of Greater Bendigo council has launched a survey entitled ‘Cycling in Greater Bendigo: Mapping your Experience'. Who is conducting this survey? The City of Greater Bendigo, RMIT University, and the Department of Transport [...]
Waranga Rail Trail Opens
The excitement coming from within the Rushworth community is being experienced, with the outcome of converting the former railway line reserve into a rail trail now just days away. The Campaspe Shire has announced [...]
Council adopts O’Keefe Rail Trail Plan
Following community consultation, the Greater Bendigo City Council has adopted a plan to guide the ongoing development, management and promotion of the O’Keefe Rail Trail at the recent Council meeting. This is great news for [...]
Rail Trail Popular Running Facility
The Bendigo Harriers Club members were pounding the surface of the O'Keefe Rail Trail for Mother's Day 2024. The start location for the various running events was near the trail's new car parking and associated [...]
New Life for Trail Seats
For the first 20 years, the original Bendigo-Axedale section of the O’Keefe Rail Trail had just four aging ‘recovered’ bench seats installed in 1994, as the only trail user facilities. When the Friends of the [...]
World Bicycle Day
We may not be able to ride together as ‘normal’* during these uncertain times, but we can still stay connected through our love of bike riding. Jump on your bike Wednesday 3rd June for #WorldBicycleDay [...]
Trail Becomes More Popular
The local communities along the O'Keefe Rail Trail have embraced the use of this trail during the current COVID19 restrictions. Both individuals, friends and families have been observed cycling, walking and running at various sections [...]
Trail Options to Explore
The Greater Bendigo area has many formal trails that await to be explored. While some of these trails are great for sharing a short walk or brief bike ride within urban areas, ie the Mulga [...]