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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|

Invitation – Night Ride

Here is an opportunity to share a Christmas night ride with Friends, plus shine some light on your life! Members and their friends are invited to join the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail for [...]

2023-12-10T17:56:48+11:00December 10, 2023|Uncategorized|

Bike Education for Students

How to maintain a bike and gain riding skills were some of the key features of a practical lesson for students at the Heathcote Primary School. Principle Kate Ballantyne sought the assistance of the Friends [...]

2023-12-09T13:15:14+11:00December 9, 2023|Uncategorized|

Great Trail, Great Ride, Friends enjoy

What are key ingredients to enjoying a day on your bike? Perhaps a well considered route plan, a group of cycling friends, a popular trail, sunny calm weather, and a cafe providing good service and [...]

2023-12-07T17:06:44+11:00December 7, 2023|Uncategorized|
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