So some of the questions I have been asked: 

How fit do I need to be?
Firstly, the Bright Boot Camp is structure so that it can be ridden by novice to the elite cyclists…. Generally you would need to have:

• Have been regularly riding for more than a year
• Can complete a 100km ride with ease with an average speed above 23km
• Be comfortable riding in a bunch of 10+ riders.
  

Remember that everyone is different so these are recommendations and you should take into consideration your own personal circumstances.

What sort of training should I be doing?
Ideally you should be doing a minimum of 200 km a week for at least 6 weeks prior to the camp. Again, everyone is different...

Can I book my own Accommodation?
Yes you can.

What is the accommodation like?
The accommodation is Motor Camp style cabins or houses. They contain all the modern comforts. A kitchen, colour TV, fully Air conditioned etc.. The kitchen has a microwave, fridge and stove. There are two types of accommodation. Self contained cabins which you would be sharing with one other person or couple or one of the two houses where you will be sharing with up to 10 other people.

Does the camp fee include the cost of getting to and from the the Bright Alpine region?
No.

Will I need to bring food for the self-catering kitchen?
Bright has lots of restaurants, cafes, two pubs, an ice cream shop and a well stocked and reasonably priced Super Market that sells wine. Whether it's eat in, takeaway or dine out, you certainly won't go without a place to buy food. It's all within walking/riding/driving distance from our accommodation.

What are the rides like?
Depends on how fast you ride them. Some of the climbs take over 2 hours to complete. It’s a go at your own pace. You will have support riders helping you during the ride. On the first day we will get an indication of your comparative fitness level based on your climb of Mt Buffalo. From this climb we will seed you into one of the three or four bunches that you will ride in for the rest of the camp.

Do I need a minimum lowest gear?
YES! We recommend that you ride with a lowest gear which is a 39 tooth front chain-ring and 25 tooth rear sprocket or greater. That is a 25, 26, 27, 28 or a 29. I personally spin up hills so like to a 39 front and a 29 rear. Remember the climbs are long so having a comfortable gear that you can climb in for sustained periods is very important. It’s all down to personal choice though so if you’re an elite rider you may find a 21 or a 23 quite appropriate.  

Who are we?
There are three primary team members Olof, my training partner, Jodie, my wife and myself. We are all keen cyclists and race at local club level in Melbourne. More>

What is our motivation for doing the Bright Boot Camp?
The Bright Boot Camp was a concept that was created after a training session on Australia Day weekend of this year (2006). We all had such a fantastic time that we decided to extend the invitation to cyclist all around Australia. We wanted to create a unforgetable four days of cycling that would make a lasting impression. Something that the participants will share with their cycling buddies when they get back to their social rides.