Dates are now set for the Original Alpine Bright Boot Camp. They are Melbourne Cup Weekend 2008 (evening check in on the 31 Oct then ride till the 4 Nov 2008) then Feb 2009 (evening check in on the 6 Feb then ride till the 10 Feb 2009). We have shifted the Australia Day Weekend camp through to February. The main reasons for this are due to the Tour Down Under being extended a few more days making it rather tight to get from it to the Bright Boot Camp and conflicts with the Audax Alpine Classic. February is a quiet time of the year for Bright so we should have the roads very much to ourselves. It's also a little cooler than January. The Bright Boot Camp is one of the most challenging events on the Australia cycling events calendar. Bright in Victoria Australia is one of the best places to ride a bike and has excellent access to all the major Australian Alps. It's not just about riding as we also have informative guest speakers talking about cycling topics of great interest to cyclists. The Original Alpine Bright Boot Camp attracts recreational and racing cyclists from all around Australia and New Zealand. We have limited places so early enrolment is recommended. For more information please visit our Bright Boot camp website at www.brightbootcamp.com.

Cycling-Inform has joined forces with Italian Immersions to bring you two new events based in Italy! Ride in Sunny Italy this Winter!

Giro delle Dolomiti Tour (The Dolomites, Italy) - An epic Italian cycling experience in Italy’s most famous mountains. For one whole week the Dolomites will play centre stage for a true challenge. A six day stage race over one of the most dramatic mountain ranges on earth. Giro delle Dolomiti is an open cycle tour – a classic, unforgettable event combining serious distance rides with long and steep slopes and breathtaking mountain scenery. This cycling trip provides a unique cycling opportunity like few others. We will be running this event for the first time in 2009. Click here for more information.

The ‘Eroica’ Race (Chianti, Italy) - The ‘Eroica’ Race. Join us on the perfect Italian cycling experience. This 10 day itinerary rolls over the regions unparalleled landscapes and finishes with our participation in one of Italy’s oldest and greatest cycling events – The ‘Eroica’ Race. Our trails lead us to discover a place steeped in history and nature, classic hilltop towns, ancient hamlets and castles, World Heritage listed landscapes and arguably Italy’s best wines. It is Italian cycling and culture at its best. Click here for more information.

Lisa has attended the Bright Boot camp twice. Her second time was on Jan 2008 Camp. Lisa is also being coached through Cycling-Inform's Remote Training Program and a power house of strength for a rider that hasn’t been on the bike for that long… Click on the "full story" link below for more..

Sue Cox image (c) Mel Sawford

After the Nov 2007 Bright Boot Camp we found all the local Victorian riders moved up a grade after several weeks back racing. It’s what we call the Bright Boot Camp training effect which normally kicks in around three weeks after the camp. But Sue Cox pulls some fantastic form to win the D grade woman's division of Sandown Twilight racing on Tuesday January 29 after Cycling-Inform's Jan 2008 Bright Boot Camp! Sue demonstrated that good form can come in just a day after the Bright Boot Camp with her win on Tuesday. Congratulations Sue. Your win is well earned!

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Well, what can we say........a fantastic 'Long' weekend at the Bright Boot Camp and although not completing the whole four days, Sue & I did get to ride approx 265kms over a 3 day period...

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Exclusive Sports Nutrition INFORMATION & SPECIALS for Participants

Riding all 4 stages of the Bright Boot Camp is a serious endeavour and without good nutrition it will be difficult for your body to survive through until the last gruelling climb. In short, you need to be almost continuously eating & drinking fluids while on the bike to, not just give your body the sustenance for today's ride, but to ensure it is ready to cope with tomorrow's! The regular eating & drinking should continue when off the bike and where it is difficult to consume enough quality nutrition through a healthy diet of good food, then you should consider supplementation including carbs, protein and essential vitamins & minerals.

As a participant in the Bright Boot Camp New Leaf are offering you a special offer including FREE delivery and FREE protein powder shaker for all orders over $100.00. To get your BONUS, just redeem the coupon code "bbcspecial" as part of the order payment process.

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Cycling-Informs Camp Report from the November 2007 Bight Boot Camp.

Judith Cahill races Open and Vets in Melbourne and is a very good time trialists. Here is her report on the November 2007 Bright Boot Camp.

Peter Yorks' account of the November 2007 Bright Boot Camp. Peter was one of the support riders on the camp and came all the way from the Gold Coast.