For the cyclist that likes a challenge...
Wide open roads, no traffic lights, little traffic and great mountain scenery....
If you're a serious recreational or racing cyclists that wants to get more out of your cycling then the Bright Boot Camp is for you!
Taking part in one of Australian's most scenic Alpine areas, the Bright Boot Camp will give you the chance to climb Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Tawonga Gap and Falls Creek during four days of intense cycling heaven.
There are strictly a limited number of spaces available. Early booking is essential to ensure you secure your place.
Click here to book your place now and avoid disappointment!
Camps are:
- Melbourne Cup Weekend 2008
(evening check in on the 31 Oct then ride till the 4 Nov 2008)
- Feb 2009
(evening check in on the 6 Feb then ride till the 10 Feb 2009)
Want to Ride in the Bright Boot Camp for free and Win a Free iPOD* Shuffle!?
All you have to do is compete the following survey and
you'll be in the draw to win a free place on the camp and a iPod Shuffle!
Your feedback will help us
make the Bright Boot Camp the best cycling camp!
You can still enter if you have already enrolled into the
Bright Boot Camp. If you win the draw you will have your
enrolment fees credited back to you!
*Note: Cycling-Inform does not promote or recommend the use of portable audio devices and mobile phones while riding on open roads. The use of such devices can hinder your ability to ride and can lead to accidents which also could possibly be fatal.
Click here to enter into the draw to win a free place on the camp!
What is the Bright Boot Camp About?
The
Bright Boot Camp is structured around either the serious recreational
rider or club racing rider who is looking for a challenging four days
of riding.
The Camp is focused on
helping improve your fitness and general wellbeing as a cyclist. In the
evenings we provide informative lectures on improving cycling
performance.
We regularly have riders
going up a racing grade after the camp. We also have riders use the
camp as training for their mid year European cycling trip or for the
Tour of Bright.
Is there a difference between the Nov and Feb camps?
The Melbourne Cup weekend Camp does have a focus towards final preparation for the Tour of Bright race which is run in the area four weekends later. However, we ensure that this doesn't deviate from the serious recreational rider's enjoyment of the camp. It’s also a cooler time of the year than the Feb camp. The Feb camp is still as tough and usually the weather is a little hotter. Also the lectures change from camp to camp.
Who attends the camp?
Riders that attend the Camp are keen races or serious recreational cyclists that may have ridden rides like "Around the bay in a day", "The Alpine Classic" or the "Great Victorian bike ride" and are looking for the next big event. This is not to say that people that haven't ridden these events can't come to the camp. We get a good cross section of abilities and cater for them accordingly. Riders or groups of riders can also attend the camp and provide their own accommodation if they choose. We have people from all-around Australia and New Zealand attend the camp.
How hard is it? This is four big days of riding through some of the largest accessible climbs to cyclists in Australia. You do need to have a good cycling base before coming to this camp. For some, the weekend is filled with just four things; riding, attending the seminars, eating and sleeping. We do have shorter versions of the rides for those that want to take it a little easier. Click here to check out the course details.
Do you have on road support? Yes, we provide comprehensive on road assistance to all riders in the form of support vehicles and support riders that perform "domestique" duties.
Take Action!
There are strictly a limited number of spaces available. Early booking is essential to ensure you secure your place. Please register your interest so that you can keep up with the latest news and updates leading up to our camp weekends.Look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,
David Heatley.
Click here to book your place now and avoid disappointment!
Recent News
Nov Bright Boot Camp filling fast
- Published 2/07/2008
I
checked the enrolments last week with Jodie and was surprised to find
our cabin accommodation is already just over 30% booked for the Nov
camp this year! If you what to stay in the camp accommodation with us
then lock in your booking soon to ensure that you don't miss out. The
Bright Boot Camp dates are Friday 31st Oct (evening check-in & free
BBQ) - Tuesday 4th Nov.
There is no doubt that the full four days of the Bright Boot Camp are tough. Keeping this in mind, we have added more riding options. Every day will provide you with the flexibility to tailor your Bright Boot Camp experience based on your fitness level or family commitments. You will have on-road support for all these ride options and be riding with people that are a good match to your fitness. All while getting the fantastic ambience that the Bright Alpine region has to offer!
It's also great if you plan to bring your family or partner up with you. Now you can customise your Bright Boot Camp to fit time in with your family or non riding partner. If you are planning on bringing along your riding partner it gives you more options to either ride together for some of or all the rides.
There is no doubt that the full four days of the Bright Boot Camp are tough. Keeping this in mind, we have added more riding options. Every day will provide you with the flexibility to tailor your Bright Boot Camp experience based on your fitness level or family commitments. You will have on-road support for all these ride options and be riding with people that are a good match to your fitness. All while getting the fantastic ambience that the Bright Alpine region has to offer!
It's also great if you plan to bring your family or partner up with you. Now you can customise your Bright Boot Camp to fit time in with your family or non riding partner. If you are planning on bringing along your riding partner it gives you more options to either ride together for some of or all the rides.
Recent Articles
November 2007 Bright Boot Camp - Camp to Remember!
- By Cycling Inform
- Published 12/06/2008
- Camp reports
42
riders rocked up to the November Bright Boot Camp. The popularity of
the camp is growing every year as too is the quality of rider that we
get. For this camp each day had its own unique challenge with the
weather playing a major influence over the first two days. I was
inspired by the riders that turned up on the Sunday morning to face
what was a big wet day in the saddle. I woke thinking that there would
only be a hand full or riders turn up and was delighted to be proven
wrong with around twenty committing to the ride.
January 2007 Bright Boot Camp - A total success!
- By Cycling Inform
- Published 12/06/2008
- Camp reports
31 riders rocked up to ride the Australia Day weekend Bright Boot Camp.
We had a fantastic four days of cycling. The riders were seeded into
three bunches biased on their ability to climb Mt Buffalo on the first
day. Group
A blasted through the four days getting to the top of the major climbs
in good time. The weather was fantastic throughout the whole 4 days
with Mt Hotham being the coldest accent at 6 degrees as well as the
toughest climb of the camp. Day four was the hardest, taking on a climb
of Falls Creek with two crossings of Tawonga Gap.