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 [...]
Bridges news
Bendigo to Axedale The six replacement bridges between Bendigo and Axedale have all been manufactured. We believe council is expecting contractors on site in the last week of October, although that might be delayed slightly [...]
Wanted – cycle-friendly store owners
Tallarook The Tallarook general store and post office is up for sale - right at the start of the under-construction Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail. Visitor to the Friends' web site, Julia, says: "On [...]
Spring in the Bendigo Bush ride
The weather gods smiled on us this year. It was a perfect day for 24 Friends and intrepid cyclists to explore the rail trail to Axedale and then loop back through the Wellsford Forest. Following [...]
Wins on getting to Heathcote
Council votes to apply for funding New bridges between Bendigo and Axedale Counters installed on the trail Job opportunities Unanimous vote for funding At its meeting on 16 December, the City of Greater Bendigo council [...]