This event is Mens Only Solo 3hr race (Women please see Bella Buxton for the all women’s event that day) and Mens and Mixed teams racing on a new short course format.
Buxton Bootcamp Mens and Teams
Saturday 28th Nov 2020
The course for solo is roughly 12-14k of fast flowing singletrack deep in the beautiful forest in Buxton. If you haven’t ridden here before, then you’re missing out and this event will be your chance in this format!
Teams get to smash it out on a 5km course where you are not allowed to do more than 1 lap in a row. So get your tactics and team mates right.
HUX at BUX on Sunday
So you think you are the best descender in the field, well prove it. Hux at Bux which is on the Sunday after Bella Buxton and Buxton Boot Camp is a 3 stage FlowDuro. Eeach stage is between 1 and 2km in length of mostly descending on the brilliant flowing single tracks of Buxton.
We wont be using the Cathedral trail so NO full face helmets are needed. Its about flow and skill.
Suitable for anything from a hardtail to a 150mm travel bike. Choose your weapon!
Each stage finishes at the race village giving you a chance to eat, drink and chat with your mates about your run before heading back off into the trails to reach the start of the next stage.
For more info head to the event page.
BUXTON BOOTCAMP – EVENT DETAILS
Event Categories
Solo – Men Only
3 Hour Under 19
3 Hour 20-39
3 Hour 40+
3 Hour 50+
3 Hour E-Bike
Teams – Men or Mixed 2 or 3 riders (same category)
Junior Under 19 Boys/Mixed Team
Open (any age) Men/Mixed Team
40+ Men/Mixed Team
50+ Men/Mixed Team
Note: All members of a team must be of that age bracket. IE all over 50 years of age on event day for 50+
Note: To be eligible of a junior category you must be under the age of 19 on the day of the race.
E-Bikes must but as per Australian Standards and limited to motor assistance to max speed of 25km/h
Scrutineering of bikes both before and after will be done.
E-Bikes can change batteries mid race
Big Hill Events reserve the right to deny race entry.
Buxton Bootcamp Race Rules:
- There must be a minimum of 5 teams/entrants in a category at an event for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes to be awarded
- If only 3 teams/entrants are in a category Big Hill Events has the right to only award prizes to 1st place
- All riders in 40+ team category must be over the age of 40 on race day
- In a team categories you must swap with a partner after every lap
Registration
Saturday Rego time – 10am to 3:45pm
Race Times
Start: 3:30pm (Mass Start for Solo and Teams)
No new laps after 6:30pm
Presentations: 7:15 Approx
Prizes
Each category will be awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd with the amazing Custom Chocolate Bar by Mildura Chocolate Company.
Camping
Camping will be available on Saturday 30th November ONLY – strictly no camping any other time at the Buxton MTB Park.
Alternatively we recommend having a look at the accommodation options in Buxton and Marsyville
Refund Policy and Terms and Conditions
Please read our refund policy and T’s&C’s before entering the event. We are happy to discuss any details with you.
Insurance
Big Hill Events holds a current $20,000,000 Public Liability insurance policy. This does not cover any of its participants for their medical or property damage. We recommend all competitors hold a current Ambulance Victorian membership and consider Loss Of Income protection or Private Health that could cover any medical expenses that an accident could cause beyond what the Australian Medical system covers via Medicare.
BUXTON BOOTCAMP – Course
There are two courses at Buxton Bootcamp. The Long course for Solo only and then the Short Course for the teams category. See the links below for all the details
Long Course – Solo only –> LINK TO LONG COURSE <—
14.3 KMS 350 METERS ASCENT
Short Course – Teams only –> LINK TO SHORT COURSE <–
4.5 KMS 110 METERS ASCENT
BUXTON BOOTCAMP – LOCATION INFO
Mill Creek Road, Buxton, 3711
From Melbourne it’s roughly a 1 and a half hour drive to Buxton.
The area around Buxton is certainly worth checking out – For more info check out the Marysville Tourism website here
There are plenty of accomodation options in the area, which allow for riders and family to come and visit for the weekend.
For a full list of accommodation options, please visit the Marysville Accommodation page.
Camp Marysville offers shared cabins for the Buxton Boot Camp. Each cabin sleeps four and has two bedrooms, each with twin single beds, and bathroom.
To book, go to the Visit Yarra Valley page and scroll down to the special offer for the Buxton Bash!
Or you can call the friendly staff from the Marysville Visitor Information Centre:
Address: Visitor Informaiton Centre, Lot 5 Murchison St, Marysville, 3779
Phone: 03 5963 4567
Email: info@marysvilletourism.com
Buxton Bootcamp is all done for 2019. Did you have fun?
Well we did and a few have been letting us know.
Hold tight for full lap results and event photos which are coming soon.
“Thanks for an awesome event on Saturday:)
My son Charlie and I had a brilliant time.
His first real competition, he was so enthusiastic and up for getting that last lap in.
The short course really made it an exciting quick change over, loved it.
And it allowed him(13yr old) to be able to do it without it being too daunting.”