Bike Camp

Pete Oste | 0438 841 523 | [email protected]

Jodie Oste | 0410 456 343 | [email protected]

Peter and Jodie Oste

Pete and Jodie have been directing Bike Camp since 2010 and started Junior Bike Camp in 2014.

Jodie started out as a camper in Bike Camp back when bikes were made from steel and helmets were optional! She loved it so much she never left! Pete often jokes that he married into Bike Camp but has developed a real passion for camp and the kids that come each year.

Pete and Jodie live in Molong, in Central Western NSW, and are involved in various Children and Youth Ministries at Molong Baptist Church.

They have a deep love for Jesus, the great outdoors and seeing young lives changed by the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Financial assistance is available for those in need! To apply, just fill in a registration form for any SU Camp – on the second page, under 'Have you made, or do you wish to make, an application for Kids to Camp financial support?,' select 'Yes' from the dropdown menu. Finish completing your registration form, and someone will be in touch with you shortly!

We average about 5-10km per hour which isn't very fast and we make sure that everyone gets all the rest they need. If you have average fitness you will be fine. We take breaks every 5 to 7km and sometimes we hold the faster riders back so that you won't feel like you're coming last!

If you are a super-fit cyclist, have no fear, your need for speed will be satisfied! No one has ever gone home from Bike Camp saying we rode too slow or not far enough. Sometimes we take the faster riders on a detour so that they cover more kilometres and more challenging terrain. Sometimes we give the slower riders a big head start and the faster riders have to try and catch up before the end of the section. Usually by the end of camp everyone feels they have had plenty of time on their bike.

• Your bike!
• A helmet - you are required by law to wear a helmet.
• A water bottle preferably fitted to your bike - the 1-litre bottle is best.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap.
• Wet weather gear - something you can ride in.
• Pillow and warm sleeping bag - extra blankets if you wish.
• Warm clothes for the evenings and to sleep in - it will be very cold at night.
• Lots of socks and underwear.
• Clothes to ride in: Shorts and T-shirts - bright colours are good for visibility.
• Toiletries.
• A towel.
• A spare inner tube that fits your tyres.
• A back pack to use as a day pack - you won't have access to your main luggage during the day.

The following things are not essential but good to have:

• A tent (or swag) or a friend with a tent to share with - let us know if you need a tent and we can organise something 
• A torch and batteries
• Cycling gloves
• A puncture repair kit
• A roll mat or thermarest
• Your bible
• A pen (and note book)
• An instrument if you play one

The following items should not be brought on camp:

• Smart Phones - all phones brought on camp will be collected and safely stored by the leaders and only accessible for emergency use - please note we will be out of mobile range for most of the camp but carry a satellite phone in case of emergency
• Ipods, radios or electronic games
• Your best threads - don't bring any clothes that you wouldn't want to get dirty
• Anything expensive or fragile e.g. expensive camera
• Pocket knives or any other weapons

SU BIKE Camp is a smoke, alcohol and drug free event

You don't need anything fancy, but you will need a mountain bike with gears and good working brakes! You will not be able to make the distance on a BMX or a three-speed cruiser. This is a cycle camp and we cover a lot of kilometres. The ideal bike for Bike Camp is a light weight 21-speed mountain bike or hybrid with a comfy seat. Whilst camp will include some off-road sections such as fire trails and MTB single-track a mountain with suspension is not essential.

Absolutely! Having said that there are back yards and garages all over Australia with bikes in them that are not being used! Try asking a neighbour or school friend if you can borrow their bike. If you have no luck with friends or neighbours, you can hire a bike from some bike shops. Alternatively, contact the camp directors as we may be able to arrange a bike that we can lend to the right size people if you ask nicely!

Your butt will be grateful for the extra padding but you don't have to have cycling nicks. Some of us just ride in shorts and a T shirt. Cycling gloves, whilst not essential are strongly recommended. Make sure all your clothes are comfortable for riding. A tip from us: jeans are not comfortable riding gear!

You need to bring one spare inner tube that fits your bike. Other than that, we carry all the gear we need for minor repairs. It is handy to have a pump and puncture repair kit on your bike but not essential.

No problem. If you have a tent of your own then bring it but if you don't, we have some extra tents or you can share with someone who does have a tent. Guys and girls pitch their tents separately and their areas are out of bounds to each other. If you have a swag you can bring it and sleep in that.

Yes, just tell them to register online or contact the Camp Director for any further information.

Absolutely not. Many of the kids on camp come on their own and make friends on day one. Some people bring a friend with them but we're all friends by the end of camp. There have been friendships formed on Bike Camp that have lasted for decades!

Each day of camp features a short, age-appropriate Bible presentation and small group time for campers to talk about issues in greater depth and ask questions about God, life and everything.

Part of the camper registration process is to inform us of any medical conditions or requirements your child might have that could impact their time at camp. Our First Aid officers are equipped to administer medication as stipulated by you at registration. If the camp has any questions regarding the medical requirements they will contact you prior to the camp beginning.

This is your week away and we do not recommend that your parents pay you a visit. It kind of changes the mood of camp if we have parents dropping in. It is also a danger to the cyclists on the road to have extra cars following them.

All SUNSW Camps have Senior First Aid qualified leaders who will deliver first-response treatment in the event of an injury or illness. A decision is then made about whether further medical attention is needed and if the camper needs to visit a medical centre or hospital. Scripture Union NSW or the Camp Director will contact the emergency contact parent as soon as possible if outside medical attention is required and if there are any major incidents that occur.

A team of energetic, committed, Christian Leaders look after the campers throughout camp. All leaders are reference-checked, trained in child protection procedures and have completed government child protection requirements. In addition to adult leaders, a number of Camps involve Junior Leaders who will get right alongside your child throughout the week.

SU NSW Camps and their volunteers hold a strong commitment to the well-being of everyone who participates in our camps. We operate under Scripture Union guidelines and strive to stay in line with and even ahead of the standards that are in place for the camping industry.