Cycling Events in bright
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Bright Boot Camp
For the cyclist who 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.
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 well being 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.
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
- medium level
- Climb Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Tawonga Gap and Falls Creek during 4 days of intense cycling heaven.
February Bright Boot Camp
Stay 3/Pay 2 all February week nights at abalina cottages special or third weekend night $100
Click Bright Boot Camp website
The Audax Alpine Classic (Jan) 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.
Over the weekend there will be free outdoor movies, children's entertainment and a dinner.
Visit website for greater details http://audax.org.au
abalina cottages is fully booked for 2012
Three Peaks Climb (March long weekend each year)
Bicycle Victoria welcomes all riders, family and friends to the 2nd annual Team Degani 3 Peaks Challenge 2011 - Australia's toughest single day challlenge. The ride is a 235km - 5334 vertical metres course through Australia's most spectacular Alpine Region . alternativly get a group of friends together and enjoy onabalina cottages special - third night $100 or weekly rate $230pn for first 4 guests and $10pn for 5th and 6th guests during this evente of the 115km ride options. Entries close early March.
March long weekend. We have a Stay 4/Pay 3 special
Terra Australis Mountain 7 day Bike Event (end of March)
abalina cottages special - third night $100
Finish Line Events P/L will make use this year of the new Wandy Walk as part of the course for the 2011 “Terra Australis – Great Southern Land MTB Epic”.
The township of Bright will host three of the nights of the event which was held on March 22 - 24 2011. The event will stage a Time Trial utilising all the fantastic Mountain Bike trails in Bright. It is for this leg of the event the Wandy Walk will be used.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Director – Finish Line Events P/L
5 Hayes Drive Beechworth VIC 3747
03 5758 2331
0419 504 088
iain@finishlineevents.com.auinish Line Events P/L will make use this year of the new Wandy Walk as part of the course for the 2011 “Terra Australis – Great Southern Land MTB Epic”.
Director – Finish Line Events P/L
5 Hayes Drive Beechworth VIC 3747
03 5758 2331
0419 504 088
iain@finishlineevents.com.auinish Line Events P/L will make use this year of the new Wandy Walk as part of the course for the 2011 “Terra Australis – Great Southern Land MTB Epic”.
The township of Bright will host three of the nights of the event from March 22 - 24. On Wednesday March 23rd 2011. The event will stage a Time Trial utilising all the fantastic Mountain Bike trails in Bright. It is for this leg of the event the Wandy Walk will be used.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Director – Finish Line Events P/L
5 Hayes Drive Beechworth VIC 3747
03 5758 2331
0419 504 088
iain@finishlineevents.com.au
Director – Finish Line Events P/L
5 Hayes Drive Beechworth VIC 3747
03 5758 2331
0419 504 088
iain@finishlineevents.com.au
Alpe d' Buffalo (early April)
Porepunkah will be the base for the weekend’s event and is located 6 kilometres from Bright.
For more information http://www.alpinecyclingclub.com.au/alpe-d-buffalo
The Alpine Delight (November)
abalina cottages special - third night $100
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
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)
Alpine Cycling Club
Find out more on the Alpine Cycling Club Website
Tour of Bright (early December) each year
abalina cottages special - third night $100 (min 5 night stay at off-peak rates)
This event is capped at 550 riders
Visit website www.tourofbright.com.au
Le Grand Boucle (mid December)
Le Grand Boucle will be held mid December.
Members of the Alpine Cycling Club are invited to join this supported ride over the majestic course through the Victorian High Country.Riders start at Bright on Saturday morning and ride to the Blue Duck via Tawonga Gap, Mt Beauty, Falls Creek and Anglers Rest. Sunday is the climb out of Omeo finishing back in Bright riding via Mt Hotham and Harrietville.
For more information see details in the Social Ride section.