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===Cycling and walking===
Ballarat has a long history of cycling as a form of transport and recreation. The current cycling network continues to grow and consists of several marked on-road routes and {{convert|50|km|mi|abbr=off}} of [[segregated bicycle facilities]] including several main routes: the [[Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail]] and the Yarrowee River Trail with connections to the Gong Gong Reservoir.<ref name="chw.net.au"/> Buningyong Trail, Sebastopol Trail, and the Lake Wendouree shared path.<ref>[http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/191988/ballarat%20bicycle%20strategy%202008.pdf Microsoft Word – 0002-1-Ballarat Bicycle Strategy.doc] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110222112133/http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/media/191988/ballarat%20bicycle%20strategy%202008.pdf |date=22 February 2011 }}. (PDF). Retrieved 18 August 2011.</ref> The Ballarat Bicycle Users Group provides advocacy for the growing number of cyclists in the city.<ref>[http://www.balbug.net/ Ballarat Bicycle Users Group] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306132919/http://www.balbug.net/ |date=6 March 2012 }}. Balbug.net. Retrieved 18 August 2011.</ref> The popularity of cycling in Ballarat is also demonstrated by the large number of spectators and participants drawn to cycling sporting events held in the city.<ref>[http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/sport/general/cycling-boon-for-ballarat-region/1826064.aspx Cycling boon for Ballarat region] David Brehaut for The Courier. 10 May 2010.</ref>