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.
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:
- Feb 2009
(evening check in on the 6 Feb then ride till the 10 Feb 2009) - Melbourne Cup Weekend 2009
(dates to be confirmed)
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 or don't meet the fitness requirements to climb to the top of Hotham and Falls Creek. 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.
Find out more frequently asked questions here
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
Biggest Bright Boot Camp a total success
- Published 10/11/2008
Both Jodie and I have just come back from having a fantastic time in
Bright with the 2008 November Bright Boot Camp. We were lucky to have
fantastic weather for the whole four days apart from the Saturday when
we encountered some rain while ascending Mt Hotham. Twelve brave riders
made it to the top that day and all got a free ride down the Mountain
via our support vans. The seminars were well received and many riders
that brought their families this time round reported having a great
time. Images are now available for viewing from the camp by clicking here. Testimonials have already started coming in. To read them click here.
New profiles released!
- Published 2/10/2008
We have partnered with Cycling Profiles to bring you detailed profiles and course routes for all four days of the Bright Boot Camp.
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Sharon Laws - Bright Boot Camp support rider and Olympian
- Published 11/08/2008
Congratulations
to Sharon Laws who was a support rider at our Bright Boot Camp in
January 2008. Sharon was selected for the Women's Olympic Road Race for
the British team and rode in support of her team mate Nicole Cooke who
won the Gold medal! Sharon finished 35th 0.53 behind the winner, (there
were 66 starters and 62 finishers).
Those
that watched the race would have seen Sharon on or near the front until
the breaks occurred on the last lap. Unfortunately Sharon as involved
in a crash about 48km to the finish, and just a few minutes after the
favourites move to the front. This was the same crash where the Korean
rider fell into the ditch and took the other riders down.
Sharon
has had an amazing year. In January she participated in the Australian
road championships and came 2nd which was only her eighth bike
race. In June she broke her ankle (fibula) in a training
accident and there was concern she would not be able to take her place
in the team.
Congratulations Sharon.
New shorter rides introduced this year
- Published 20/06/2008
There is no doubt that the full four days of the Bright Boot Camp are tough. Keeping this in mind we are now offering shorted rides for those that want to experience the fantastic ambience that the Bright Alpine region has to offer without having to totally commit to the four big days. Every day is flexible so you can now tailor your Bright Boot Camp experience as you ride. 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 your family time commitments and differing fitness levels between you and your partner. What's more is that you won't be riding alone.
You'll still have on road support and be riding with people of similar ability!
» Read More
Recent Articles
November 2008 Bright Boot Camp - Another Camp to Remember!
- By Cycling Inform
- Published 17/11/2008
- Camp reports
November 2008 Bright Boot Camp - Ride report
January 2008 Bright Boot Camp – Stunning weather, fantastic scenery!
- By Cycling Inform
- Published 12/02/2008
- Camp reports
January 2008 Bright Boot Camp - Ride report
November 2007 Bright Boot Camp - Camp to Remember!
- By Cycling Inform
- Published 12/12/2007
- Camp reports
November 2007 Bright Boot Camp - Ride report
January 2007 Bright Boot Camp - A total success!
- By Cycling Inform
- Published 12/02/2007
- Camp reports
January 2007 Bright Boot Camp - Ride report
