Trails to Explore in Central Victoria
Thinking about cycling or walking a rail trail, yet wondering which one? Wanting to know what other trail users comments are about a trail that you are considering? The Uncool Cycling Club is one such [...]
NZ Seeks Out Aussie Trails!
Have you seen this man riding in Victoria very recently, or perhaps you will in the coming days? This is Lance from Auckland New Zealand, who has come specifically to ride some of this State’s [...]
Councillor reflects on “Rail Trail Tourism”
Greater City of Bendigo Councillor Yvonne Wrigglesworth's published blog on 20th October 2018 has made reference to attending the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail AGM and the benefits to be gained from rail trail [...]
Cycling Tourists at AGM
Travelling as a cycle tourist was the theme at the Friends’ AGM held on 16 October, presented by Melbourne based guest speakers Margie Joyce and Neil McKinnon. Relating their experiences on various touring rides through [...]
Being a Cycle Tourist, what you need to know!
What does it mean to be a cycle tourist, how do business tourism operators attract a bigger slice of the fast growing cycle tourism segment? The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail's upcoming AGM guest [...]
New attraction for the O’Keefe Rail Trail
The former Wallan to Bendigo railway had trains carrying passengers and goods for most of the 70 years for the Bendigo – Heathcote section, between 1888 and 1958. The O’Keefe Rail Trail has been located [...]
Lighting up the O’Keefe Rail Trail
The O'Keefe Challenge certainly gained support from both runners, walkers and cyclists over the April event weekend. While the running events, such as the marathon and half marathon attracted record entries, a new cycling event [...]
Rail Trail Attracts Runners
The third O’Keefe Rail Trail Marathon community organised events attracted 800 individual runners on Sunday 22 April, utilising various sections of the O'Keefe Rail Trail as part of the O'Keefe Challenge. O'Keefe Rail Trail [...]
The O’Keefe Challenge, its all about timing!
There is still time to register for events this weekend being held on the O'Keefe Rail Trail, yet you need to be quick!! Take on The O'Keefe Challenge, by either running, walking or cycling on [...]
Visionary Rail Trail Proposal
The Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail is seen as being visionary for the Mitchell Shire Council’s community, business economy and tourism, according to Mayor Rhonda Sanderson. The Shire Councillors voted seven to one to proceed [...]