Bright Boot Camp
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 Australia'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.
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. Not intended to be an easy four days the Camp is focused on helping improve your fitness and general wellbeing as a cyclist. We provide informative lectures on improving cycling performance. Riders that have attended the camp regularly go up a racing grade soon after it. 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/March camps?
The Melbourne Cup weekend Camp does have a slight 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/March camp. The Feb/March camp is still as tough and usually the weather is a little hotter.
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 the world 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 or don't meet the fitness requirements to climb to the top of Hotham and Falls Creek.
Do you have on road support? Yes, we provide comprehensive on road assistance to all riders with support vehicles and support riders that perform "domestique" duties and provide a one-on-one coaching.
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.
This is run several times a year often in preparation for major events such as The Tour of bright.
November Bright Boot Camp
$200pn for up to 6 guests for off-peak weekly stays in 4.5 star abalina 1 and 2-on-rotary
- medium level
- Climb Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Tawonga Gap and Falls Creek during 4 days of intense cycling heaven.
February Bright Boot Camp
$200pn for up to 6 guests for weekly stays in 4.5 star abalina 1 and 2-on-rotary all February
Stay 3/Pay 2 all February
- 19th February - 23rd February 2010
Tour of Bright December
$200pn for up to 6 guests for weekly stays in 4.5 star abalina 1 and 2-on-rotary during the Tour of Bright
This event is capped at 550 riders with entries closing on 22nd November.
Visit website www.tourofbright.com.au
The Audax Alpine Classic - Australia Day long weekend
The Alpine Classic like all Audax rides is a Randonnee and not a race. Basically a tour at your own pace where the object is to complete the distance within a certain time limit. Audax rides are held under the auspices of the Audax Club Parisian and have some rules that entrants in the Alpine Classic need to familiarise themselves with before entering the event.
In 2010 a festival theme has been orgamised based on a French Provincial village set up at the finish line. ove rthe weekend there will be free outdoor movies, children's entertainment and a French dinner.
Visit website for greater details http://audax.org.au
November mountain bike event
$200pn for up to 6 guests for off-peak weekly stays in 4.5 star abalina 1 and 2-on-rotary
The 11km long event takes in bush tracks and dirt road. Race briefing at 9am and race from 9.30am - 3.30pm. Can ride solo, in pairs or in a team of three. Entry fee applies. Phone 0408 577 800.
The Alpine Delight November (Audax Event)
$200pn for up to 6 guests for off-peak weekly stays in 4.5 star abalina 1 and 2-on-rotary
Starting at the Bright Visitor Centre and finishing at the Snowline Hotel in Harrietville, there are two rides on offer. 100km to Dinner Plain and 200km to Omeo. Ph: 0409 417 504 or visit http://audax.org.au
Bright, Bewitched and Bedazzled November
This event involves a tour from Bright to Lake Buffalo, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Myrtleford. Choice of 3 rides 100km, 150km or 200km. Starts and finishes in Bright. Ph (03) 9898 499 (A.H)