Christmas Night Ride 🎅
With much enthusiasm and some planning for the judging of the best decorated bike and rider to occur, Friends members gathered for a Christmas night ride. Riders ready. Photo: Mike Erny Meeting at Lake Weeroona, [...]
Trail’s New Alignment
Construction of new O'Keefe Rail Trail facilities at Longlea have recommenced following improvements with the wet soil conditions. Project sign at Longlea. Photo: G.Long The contractor has relocated the original front timber fence and gates [...]
Invitation – Night Ride
Here is an opportunity to share a Christmas night ride with Friends, plus shine some light on your life! Members and their friends are invited to join the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail for [...]
Bike Education for Students
How to maintain a bike and gain riding skills were some of the key features of a practical lesson for students at the Heathcote Primary School. Principle Kate Ballantyne sought the assistance of the Friends [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]