Bike Bendigo Inc. launch
The official launch of Bike Bendigo Inc. will occur on Friday 17 October in Bendigo. The formation of this organisation is expected to create a turning point for how Bendigo is perceived in the future. [...]
Axedale tunnel nears completion
Ramp it up: it will soon be a smooth ride from one side of McIvor Highway to the other On our way back from the Wallan Market yesterday, we stopped to check progress [...]
Wandong to Heathcote trail makes tracks
Mitchell Bicycle Users Group and the Friends have been jointly working to raise the profile of a Wandong to Heathcote rail trail. And the BEAM MItchell Environmental Group, Wandong and Heathcote Junction Community Group, and [...]
Axedale Tavern opens a cafe
The Axedale Tavern has opened a new cafe. Now you can ride to Axedale, recharge your batteries with a great coffee and slice of something delicious before heading back. Or you could start from Axedale [...]
740 people support car-free trail
Best practice for rail trails is to close them to motorised traffic - they're designed for walkers and runners, cyclists and horse riders. But a recent 135-signature petition called for the council to keep the [...]
Cycle tourism advisory group established
Last Wednesday's community forum saw a great turnout to discuss Bendigo's cycle tourism potential. A small group of volunteers representing mountain bike and road bike riders, the rail trail and Heathcote community now forms the [...]
Last Chance – Axe Creek Swing Bridge Ride Report
Why a 'Last Chance' ride to the Axe Creek Swing Bridge? Well, the aging Axe Creek Swing Bridge's last full day was expected to be January 15, to be followed by the start of its [...]
Friends Spring in the Bendigo Bush ride – Sat 17 September
A fantastic day was had by all at the recent Friends Spring in the Bendigo Bush ride - Saturday 17 September 2011. The ride took us from Bendigo to Axedale and back along the O'Keefe [...]
Annual General Meeting – Wednesday 31st August 2011
The members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail would like to invite you to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday 31st August 2011 at 6.45 pm in the Bendigo and District Cycling Club rooms [...]
New bridges complete
Tricky creek and culvert crossings are a thing of the past now six new bridges are open on the O'Keefe rail trail. The bridges, between Bendigo and Axedale, are the first major part [...]