Celebrations at Tooborac
In winding up a year of social activities and achievements by the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, this had a number of members gathering at the Tooborac Hotel and Brewery for lunch. Tooborac Hotel [...]
Grant Awarded
It was a great occasion for the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail to receive a community grant for the O'Keefe Rail Trail. Fosterville Gold Mine's 2023 Community Grant had received 50 applications, with 9 [...]
Riding, dining, and swimming
It was Porepunkah, Victoria, where a group of the Friends members headed for a week of riding activities in November. Being near the Ovens River, Porepunkah showcases some stunning landscapes and provides access to popular [...]
BikeSpot, make your Mark Now!
Help create a detailed picture of where bike riders feel safe or unsafe by visiting https://www.bikespot.org/ You can add a spot to the map, or comment or support other spots. BikeSpot 2023 is a collaboration [...]
Friends Farewell October Ride
October's last Wednesday of the month ride was Le Tour de Junortoun and Strathfieldsaye. Gathering at the Baptist Church, Junortoun, riders dressed for the day's somewhat cooler weather. Ready for the adventure Photo: Judy McLaren [...]
Ride2Work in Bendigo
National event Ride to Work in Bendigo, on Wednesday 18 October, saw perfect early morning weather encouraging riders into the Civic Gardens to celebrate the activity. An initial welcome by Bike Bendigo President Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells [...]
New Facility Works Recommence
Winter’s rainfall has held up site works for a rail trail related facility at Peppercorn Park, Longlea, after initial works were commenced in June 2023. The construction of toilets and a shelter building for users [...]
Let’s Ride Trails!
Sharing a ride with friends can be a special memorable occasion. Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members gathered for such a ride on September's last Wednesday of the month. Forest views on trail. Photo: [...]
New Cafe in Axedale
No matter which section or direction O'Keefe Rail trail riders and walkers are enjoying, the thought of a coffee or lunch is never too far away! 'Destination Axedale' is not only a location directly connected [...]
Wildflower Walk
Wondering what it would be like to walk through some amazing remnants of trees and wildflowers that once could be seen across the landscape in the Wallan and Wandong area of the Great Dividing Range? [...]