40 photos from the Ballarat Cycle Classic BMX event

The Classic, in its 17^th running, is long built on participation but BMX riders of all ages put on some exciting racing in the bid to fight cancer.

Three mates rode across the state from Casey BMX Club, on BMX, calling in at other BMX clubs along their 170-kilometre route to arrive at the Marty Busch Reserve.

Ballarat Cycle Classic continues on February 10 with the gravel grind and a downhill enduro jam. The popular road rides, family adventures and pet-friendly walk are on February 11.

Every cent from registrations supports Ballarat's homegrown Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute, which has raised more than half its $250,000 target for the event.

All you need to know, here.