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Cycling Without Age

Have you ever thought how wonderful it would be to be taken for a ride in a trishaw? To be offered a mini 'escape' from your residence, to experience the wind in your face with [...]

2024-02-28T20:49:13+11:00February 28, 2024|Uncategorized|

Volunteers Assisting Biodiversity

The satisfaction of volunteering plus helping the environment's biodiversity can be a very rewarding experience. This was very evident when Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members volunteered to assist the City of Greater Bendigo [...]

2024-02-16T15:33:05+11:00February 16, 2024|Uncategorized|

Trail Open with Water Views

The O'Keefe Rail Trail had to be closed in January at its Lake Eppalock crossing, due to being completely submerged by high water levels. Subsequently, the trail had sustained damage plus deposited debris. While many [...]

2024-02-07T18:10:27+11:00February 7, 2024|Uncategorized|

Forest, History, and a Winery

Box ironbark forests and the remnants of historical buildings were part of a monthly ride for Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members. The ride commenced at the Maiden Gully Community Centre, then headed off [...]

2024-02-02T11:41:21+11:00February 2, 2024|Uncategorized|

Trail Closed at Lake Eppalock

With recent significant storm events ⛈️ in central Victoria, such has caused flooding and road closures. These events have also impacted the O'Keefe Rail Trail. While the trail's Campaspe River bridge was submerged with high [...]

2024-01-13T11:42:58+11:00January 13, 2024|Uncategorized|

First Social Ride in 2024

Previous days of thunderstorm weather did not deter Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members gathering at 8.30 am for a Wednesday Ride through the Wellsford Forest. Ride leader Tim led the group through the [...]

2024-01-06T17:11:17+11:00January 6, 2024|Uncategorized|

Friends Final 2023 Ride

For the last Wednesday of December, it was a chance for Friends members to help burn off any Christmas indulgence by enjoying a social ride. Riding the O’Keefe Rail Trail. Photo: Margie Joyce The meeting [...]

2023-12-30T22:52:49+11:00December 30, 2023|Uncategorized|

Trail’s new carpark open

Are you, family and friends likely to eat a little too much over the feastive season and will be seeking an activity somewhere special to exercise? At Peppercorn Park, part of the O'Keefe Rail Trail's [...]

2023-12-21T16:53:08+11:00December 21, 2023|Uncategorized|

Christmas Night Ride 🎅

With much enthusiasm and some planning for the judging of the best decorated bike and rider to occur, Friends members gathered for a Christmas night ride. Riders ready. Photo: Mike Erny Meeting at Lake Weeroona, [...]

2023-12-16T06:45:51+11:00December 16, 2023|Uncategorized|

Trail’s New Alignment

Construction of new O'Keefe Rail Trail facilities at Longlea have recommenced following improvements with the wet soil conditions. Project sign at Longlea. Photo: G.Long The contractor has relocated the original front timber fence and gates [...]

2023-12-13T06:45:23+11:00December 13, 2023|Uncategorized|
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