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O’Keefe Challenge 2023 Success

The 2023 O'Keefe Challenge marathon event attracted entries from regional Victoria, Melbourne and interstate. It was a spectacular day for competitors out on The O'Keefe Rail Trail, with a wonderful warm community atmosphere to combat the [...]

2023-05-14T08:45:04+10:00May 14, 2023|Uncategorized|

Friends Share Trail and Lunch

The thought of riding the O'Keefe Rail Trail and having lunch in Heathcote with friends is a popular activity for many. This thought saw members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail out for [...]

2023-05-08T08:08:22+10:00May 8, 2023|Uncategorized|

Bikes on Buses gain popularity

As a support or option for O'Keefe Rail Trail users, the PTV Heathcote-Bendigo bus is fitted with a bike rack to carry two bikes. It is great to see people making good use of the [...]

2023-05-04T12:17:37+10:00May 4, 2023|Uncategorized|

Fabulous Feedback

With recent upgrading works completed in time for the ANZAC Day extended weekend, the O'Keefe Rail Trail's traffic has been busy. Putting on the finishing touches before the weekend. Photo: Mick Monigatti Feedback from cyclists [...]

2023-04-24T08:56:26+10:00April 24, 2023|Uncategorized|

A Taste of Trails, Food, and Wine

Wondering what memorable experiences can be had in central Victoria this weekend, especially if you turn it into being a 4 day weekend with the ANZAC Day Holiday? The magic of the O'Keefe Rail Trail [...]

2023-04-21T22:40:59+10:00April 21, 2023|Uncategorized|

New Bus Stop for Rail Trail

Life can be all about connections, and the access to the O'Keefe Rail Trail continues to be improved for many trail users. A new public bus facility has recently been installed right at the rail [...]

2023-04-20T13:23:05+10:00April 20, 2023|Uncategorized|

Trail Construction Works – Caution

Recent wet weather conditions had interrupted upgrade works being undertaken for certain older sections of the O'Keefe Rail Trail. Yet the good news is that the City of Greater Bendigo council's contractor is now back [...]

2023-04-17T10:12:50+10:00April 17, 2023|Uncategorized|

Students walk the O’Keefe, Raising Funds

On the last day of school term one, 700+ students and staff from Catherine McAuley College, Coolock campus (Junortoun) walked 6.1km along the O'Keefe Rail Trail. The Caritas K's walk is a solidarity walk where [...]

2023-04-14T12:06:58+10:00April 14, 2023|Uncategorized|

Support for Small Town

The small community of Pyalong is being supported by a community group, the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail. A cheque for $184 was presented to the Pyalong Community House's President Moira Waye, by Friends [...]

2023-04-10T08:41:10+10:00April 10, 2023|Uncategorized|

A Week with Friends 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Ever wondered what enjoyment you could be experiencing while being away for a week with friends and their bikes? The Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail group organises regular monthly ride activities, usually based around [...]

2023-04-03T08:30:46+10:00April 3, 2023|Uncategorized|
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