WHO WE ARE
A community of riders and walkers
Ride Walk Maiden Gully is a collective of local residents who are passionate about increasing the number of people in the community who ride or walk — to school, to work, to local shops and services, recreational areas, and family and friends' homes.
We believe that better cycling and walking connections make Maiden Gully a healthier, more connected, and more enjoyable place to live. Whether you ride daily or are just curious about starting, you're welcome here.
RIDE | WALK EVENTS
Get out and ride
with the community
Events are held throughout the year and announced here. All skill levels are welcome — our rides are social, not competitive.
COMING UP
Additional events are announced on this page and on the MGPA Facebook page. Check back regularly for the latest rides and walks.
BEFORE YOU RIDE
Children must be accompanied by an adult on all activities. All rides use bush tracks — road bikes are not suitable. As these rides are unsupported, all participants should carry adequate water and a bicycle repair kit. For further information, use the contact form below.
WALKING THE TRACKS OF MAIDEN GULLY
WHAT WE DO
Building a community that moves
We aim to increase the number of people who cycle and walk for commuter and recreational purposes, and to ensure that this form of transportation is easy, safe and enjoyable for all.
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Promoting cycling and walking events
Promoting and developing cycling and walking initiatives and events that bring the community together and make active transport part of everyday life in Maiden Gully.
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Connecting the community
Connecting people who are interested in cycling or walking with others in the community — building social connections alongside better paths.
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Raising funds and grants
Raising funds and attracting grants to help develop cycling and walking initiatives, infrastructure, and programs across the community.
04
Advocating for better infrastructure
Advocating to and partnering with City of Greater Bendigo, VicRoads, local developers, schools and other relevant stakeholders to:
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Conduct cycling and walking events and initiatives
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Ensure the needs of cyclists and walkers are considered in planning for roads, paths and developments
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Expand the cycling and walking network — paths, tracks, trails and roads — both within Maiden Gully and to and from Maiden Gully
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Increase safety for those who cycle or walk in the community
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Seeking community feedback
Seeking feedback from the community about specific cycling and walking upgrades or developments that are needed — your experience on the ground shapes our advocacy.
OUR COMMUNITY
A growing suburb that needs connected paths
Maiden Gully is located 7 km to the west of the Bendigo CBD and is 4,167 hectares in size. It is one of the fastest growth areas within the City of Greater Bendigo, home to many young families with a higher proportion of young people under 18 than the broader region.
According to the Maiden Gully Precinct Structure Plan, rezoning of non-urban land will enable the development of approximately 3,800 new houses over the next 20 years — resulting in a projected 102.3% population increase by 2036. We want to ensure that both our existing and new residents have access to safe, convenient and enjoyable paths, tracks and on-road bicycle lanes that connect them to the places they want to go.
7km
FROM BENDIGO CBD
Well within comfortable cycling distance of the city centre
5,616
CURRENT RESIDENTS
One of the fastest-growing communities in Greater Bendigo
3,800
NEW HOMES PLANNED
Rezoning to enable development over the next 20 years
102%
POPULATION GROWTH
Projected increase to 11,358 residents by 2036
WALKING THE BUSH PATHS OF MAIDEN GULLY
CURRENT PRIORITIES
Where we're focused right now
Our key priority is to encourage more people to cycle and walk more often. These are the areas we're actively working on in the community.
Promotion and development of cycling and walking events that bring residents together and grow participation across all ages
Promotion of existing cycling and walking groups in the area, so residents can find their people and ride or walk regularly
The promotion of existing cycle and walking paths — helping residents discover and use what's already available in and around Maiden Gully
Better activation of existing paths — working with council and the community to make current infrastructure more usable, visible and welcoming
Improving cycling and walking infrastructure — advocating to City of Greater Bendigo and other stakeholders for new and upgraded paths, tracks and trails
OUR COMMUNITY
Help us build a better-connected Maiden Gully
We are inviting people to join the Ride Walk Maiden Gully team. If you have an interest in helping to grow cycling and walking, and further developing paths, tracks and trails, we'd love to hear from you.
Or email us directly at