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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|

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 [...]

2023-12-04T22:38:28+11:00December 4, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-12-01T12:12:39+11:00December 1, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-11-28T22:30:39+11:00November 28, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-11-11T13:53:55+11:00November 11, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-10-31T17:19:02+11:00October 31, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-10-20T22:29:51+11:00October 20, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-10-16T13:19:51+11:00October 16, 2023|Uncategorized|

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: [...]

2023-09-29T21:07:10+10:00September 29, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2023-09-28T12:20:37+10:00September 28, 2023|Uncategorized|
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