The event, held at the Rochester Recreational Reserve, saw Mr Keenan ride laps around the oval from 6am to 6pm on Sunday, August 24.
Mr Keenan said he was overjoyed with how everything came together on the day.
“We all had a good day. I was definitely elated when I done the last lap and I done a big punch in the air,” he said.
“We totalled it all up and with the online donations, we made 4480-odd dollars. It was great.”
Although he initially set out to do the charity ride on his own, as the news of the event spread, community members began offering to help him complete some of the laps.
On the day, around 27 community members and 15 Scouts showed up ready to support the cause.
Mr Keenan said after a successful first event, he is considering hosting another charity ride in the future.
Machete surrender program begins
Machetes, characterised as large, broad-bladed cutting knives, are now banned in Victoria.
An amnesty campaign to get them off the streets has begun.
People can surrender machetes anonymously at safe disposal bins located at 45 designated 24/7 metropolitan and regional police stations, including Shepparton, during the amnesty period from September 1 to November 30.
From September 1, owning, carrying, using, buying or selling a machete without a valid exemption or approval is an offence, with penalties including up to two years imprisonment or a fine of more than $47,000.
Vic firewood collection opens
Firewood collection areas opened in Victorian state forests on September 1.
Victorians are now able to collect firewood for domestic use from designated collection areas during the spring firewood season.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action director of forest and fire operations Aaron Kennedy encouraged people to get their wood now ready for winter 2026.
Firewood collection sites in the Ovens District are temporarily closed due to the Victoria Police operation and current VicEmergency advice.
Maps are now live and accessible. An interactive map includes details about vehicle access, while pdf maps include safety and other practical information.
Find your local collection area and information about collecting firewood at ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/firewood-collection-in-your-region.
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