The Buxton Boot Camp is running in this 3hr / 6hr format for one last time. Once again we will be the final round of the Victorian Endurance Series.
Yes we are back after last year saying it was the last but I promise this is it. We are just hosting this event to help the much loved Victorian Endurance Series and well whilst we are at it, lets celebrate and send off what has been an amazing 7 years of Enduro hr/6hr racing at Buxton
The course 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!
What is a 3hr / 6hr Enduro? Well its a lap based race where you can choose to enter as either a team or solo in the 6hr or just solo in the 3hr category, with juniors being offered the teams of 2 in 3hr only.
The 6hr race categories start at 10am in a mass start and the 3hr categories start at 1pm merging into the course. Then all riders / teams race until no more laps are allowed after 4pm
So if you are in a team in the 6hr of 2 or 3 riders you race as a relay. Rider 1 starts, then when they finish and tag the next rider they do the next lap and so on. You can choose to do 2 laps in a row each, or do 1-2-1-3-2 etc. You decide. There are some rules where you cant have one rider do most the laps and the other two just do one each, but I wont bore you with all that gaf.
For more info visit the Vic Endurance Series website
Velo de Buxton
In July 2012 we made a promo video for the Buxton MTB Park – 12k loops of pure mountain bike tailored single track – Check the video out here
Event Categories
Please find below a description of the Buxton Bootcamp race categories.
Ensure that you select a category to suit your age, fitness level and ability.
| 3 Hour – 1pm start | 6 Hour Solo – 10am start | Teams 6 Hour – 10am start |
| 3 Hour Solo Men | Solo Men | Pairs/Triples Men |
| 3 Hour Solo Women | Solo Women | Pairs/Triples Women |
| 3 Hour Solo Mixed 40+ | Solo Mixed 40+ | Pairs/Triples Mixed |
| 3 Hour Junior Pairs | Pairs/Triples Mixed 40+ |
Note:
To be eligible of a junior category you must be under the age of 18 on the day of the race.
MTBA advises event organisers to limit course distances undertaken by juniors for health reasons. Big Hill Events staff encourages junior men and junior women to enter the shorter distance options.
Big Hill Events reserve the right to deny race entry.
Course Limit
To ensure the course is not over worked on the day we have an agreemnt to only allow 350 riders in this event. So be sure you enter soon so you dont miss out.
Insurance
This race is a Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) event. All riders must be either a racing member of a MTBA affiliate club or purchase a MTBA Day License for the event.
If you wish to become a racing member of a MTBA affiliated club, there are many clubs to choose from. To find a club visit MTBA’s website. There are many benefits to being an MTBA member so please support the club scene!
www.mtba.asn.au
MTBA Day Licenses can be purchased through the on-line registration process at a cost of $30. MTBA licenses (or MTBA Day Licences) must be presented at registration. Failure to do so will require you to purchase a MTBA Day License at the event.
Enduro Series Rules
Series Rules are only a guide line and final rules will be made by Big Hill Events on the day
Buxton Race Rules:
Series Rules:
Refund Policy
Registration
Big Hill Events offers two opportunities for Buxton Bootcamp registration.
All riders must attend a registration session to show their MTBA license and collect their race number.
Saturday Rego time – 4pm to 5:30pm
Sunday Rego time – 8am to 9:45am 6hr – 8am to 12:45 3hr
Don’t forget your MTBA License!!!
As this is a MTBA race, it is compulsory for all riders to hold a MTBA license (or MTBA day license). We are unable to provide you with your race number without a valid license. If you do not present your MTBA license card or MTBA day license at registration you must purchase a MTBA day license.
All riders who purchase a day license accept the terms and conditions of MTBA and Big Hill Events.
The Start
For the 6 Hour Riders the Race starts at 10am
For the 3 Hour Riders the Race starts at 1pm
All riders must enter the Marshalling Zone and have their name and number ticked off. Any number not ticked off at this point will be recorded as a DNS and no result will be given.
The Marshalling Zone will open 30 minutes before the race start. The earlier you enter the Marshalling Zone the better your start position.
Prizes
Each category will be awarded to 1st 2nd and 3rd with the amazing Big Hill Events prize bags.
Camping
Camping will be available on Saturday 2nd December ONLY – strictly no camping any other time at the Buxton MTB Park. Entries for camping will open at a later date as camping is limited.
Alternatively we recommend having a look at the accomodation options in Buxton and Marsyville
The Course is Approx 14kms long, See our highly detailed map below or click for our more user friendly version ->Map My Ride Course<-
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