Santa’s Helpers Ride Trail
Some of Santa’s Helpers were spotted riding along on the O’Keefe Rail Trail this past weekend in East Bendigo! The five riders, dressed in red and white plus matching hats ,were full of laughter and [...]
Volunteers Recognised
Not being taken for granted, International Volunteer Day 2016 has recognised the efforts of volunteers in the Greater Bendigo area. A celebration was held on 5 December at the Bendigo Town Hall, to say thank [...]
O’Keefe Trail Gets Repaired
Older sections of the O’Keefe Rail Trail over the past 23 years have become a bit ‘battered and bruised’, not only from continual use yet also from harsh weather conditions. Trail manager, the City of [...]
Morning Tea Anyone?
When planning on heading out and enjoying the O’Keefe Rail Trail, does this have you thinking about riding or walking the whole trail? As the trail now links Bendigo, Axedale and Heathcote for about 49kms [...]
Support Shown at AGM
A focus on off-road trails, community, cycling and a current feasibility study were highlighted in the seventh Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail held on 18 October 2016. Outgoing President [...]
Tony and “Ammo”
You may spot a couple of close mates out along the stretch of the O'Keefe Rail Trail, somewhere near Strickland Road, East Bendigo. His name is Tony Lester, and his faithful companion is “Ammo”. Tony [...]
Enjoying a Winter Trail Ride Experience
Watching the kangaroos feeding adjacent the O’Keefe Rail Trail was not the only sights to be seen for Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members participated in their ‘Winter Trail Ride’ from Bendigo to Heathcote [...]
Bicycles, Bike Racks and Cycle Tourists
The O'Keefe Rail Trail linked Heathcote to Axedale and Bendigo in mid 2015, then officially opened on 21 Dec 2015. An increasing number of cyclists and walkers were coming to town , seeking food, wine, [...]
The O’Keefe Marathon has more stories to tell
Wondering what cyclists and marathon runners have in common for the same event? Stories of participation by individual and team entrants, plus volunteers involved with the 2016 O’Keefe Rail Trail Marathon was highlighted in the [...]
The Story of ‘Super Ken of O’Keefe’
Many have followed the adventures of Superman and/or Superwoman, yet how many know about ‘The Super Ken of O’Keefe’? With a recent rescue of a 'damsel in distress' on the O’Keefe Rail Trail, a good [...]