Lake Eppalock in all its glory [again]
It's been a while, after some very dry times, Lake Eppalock is again lapping up near the O'Keefe Rail Trail. It has been a slow and steady decline for the last two years, as can [...]
August Last Wednesday ride – Wellsford Forest, Bendigo Regional Park
A crisp Wellsford morning made for a perfect mid week ride. Twelve members set out from Rifle Butts Platform and eased into the forest. Rob shared the history of the rail platform and its link [...]
Waranga Rail Trail Ride
The last Wednesday of July attracted eleven members of FBKRT to ride on the Waranga Rail Trail. This wonderful trail opened a little over a year ago, covering the 19km stretch from Rushworth to Murchison. [...]
Further efforts enhance the O’Keefe Rail Trail
Despite overcast skies, cool conditions and the threat of rain throughout the morning, a successful working bee organised by the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail at the O’Keefe Rail Trail’s Longlea Lane facility was [...]
Friends Enjoy Social Trail Riding
Exploring what a rail trail has to offer is an enjoyable experience for cyclists and walkers alike. With Victoria boasting the largest network of established rail trails in Australia, it wasn’t difficult for the Friends [...]
Trail Work Improves Experiences for the Future
The popular O’Keefe Rail Trail facility at Longlea Lane, Longlea, was a hive of activity on Friday, 24 April. A well-used starting point for riders and walkers, the site offers shelter and toilet facilities, making [...]
Cyclists Follow 19th Century Cornish Miners’ Route
Rather than travelling to Bendigo by horse and dray—as Cornish miners and their families did during the 19th century gold rush—members of the Friends of the Bendigo–Kilmore Rail Trail are currently retracing history by bicycle. [...]
Experience a Rail Trail—and the Ice Age
While riding or walking the O’Keefe Rail Trail, have you ever glanced at the adjacent scattered boulders in the Derrinal area and given little thought to how they came to rest there? It may surprise [...]
Slow and Say “Hello” to respect our trails and all users
There are many users of public open spaces and trails. These users include horse riders, bicycle riders, e-bike riders, mobility restricted, hikers, dog walkers and runners, as well as the local trail residents and the [...]
More Hands Achieve Results at High Camp
Community spirit was on full display at High Camp in Victoria during productive working bees held over two days during March. The volunteer effort followed the successful awarding of a State Government grant to upgrade [...]