Glow In the Dark Rail Trail!
The City of Greater Bendigo is trialling the installation of photoluminescent (glow in the dark) line marking along a section of the Bendigo Creek Trail as well as a connecting short asphalt section of the [...]
O’Keefe Rail Trail Attracts Funding
The City of Greater Bendigo council’s proposed 2022/2023 Budget has been made public for community feedback. In a media release by the council’s Mayor and CEO, this included a statement that “The proposed Budget includes [...]
A Big Challenge happening on the O’Keefe Rail Trail
With the O’Keefe Challenge events to be held on the 29th Apr and 1st May, training efforts are gaining pace as marathon runners focus on the O’Keefe Rail Trail for results. To assist with this [...]
Community Efforts Work
On a sunny Autumn Sunday, community members armed with hoes, rakes and secateurs came together intending to further improve the section of a former railway reserve near Hidden Valley and Wallan. The planned 10th April [...]
Exploring a Hidden Community Treasure
For some it was a first, yet for others who had worked hard to make a section of the proposed Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail accessible for cycling and walking, it was a ‘Show and [...]
Counters Count Commuter Cyclists
Joining the thousands of volunteer counters across the country, Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail members Rob and Nola Jarvis gave an extra commitment for their involvement in Australia’s largest manual bike count 'Super Tuesday [...]
This is your Chance to have your Say!
The City of Greater Bendigo is seeking community input into the development of a new Greater Bendigo Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2027. One of the identified priorities is focusing on providing a safer [...]
Coastal Trails and Friends
With the opportunity for a cycling 'escape', some members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail headed off to enjoy trails at the Victorian coast. With a 4-day adventure planned, based at Queenscliff on [...]
Murchison Rushworth Rail Trail Proceeds Westwards
While Murchison Rushworth Rail Trail had the Greater Shepparton City Council and the State Government funding this trail's initial construction project, resulting in the official opening of a trail section between Murchison and Channel Inlet [...]
A Social Cycle with Friends
Regular activities are planned for members of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, for both social connections as well as some exercise. In 2022, a regular 'last Wednesday of the month' social rides have [...]