Comments from riders: Hi Anthony, I just wanted to say a big thanks for all the help and encouragement you gave me while on the 12 week training camp! It is amazing how much you helped improve my cycling!   Highlights of the camp: Meeting a fantastic group of people and forming some great friendships Learning about techniques, nutrition and tactics Getting up Mountain Road (Waitakere ranges ,Auckland) The time that I attacked and dropped you going down a hill... not that I'm competitive or anything! The alterations you made to my bike ... they were like "night and day" The subtle comment you made to "leave my three-ring bike at home." This made me laugh- but I am so glad I did change! The fantastic race times I achieved as a result of this camp Rebecca Hi Anthony I'm just emailing you to say that your climbing camp was the best preparation for K1.  I was not at all confident about getting up all of the K1 hills but I actually had no problems and never had to even consider getting off and walking (but some people did).  I actually passed people on every hill.  I started off very conservatively and still had lots left to get back to Thames.  So next time I know that I could start off much harder.  Thanks for your input and I think that my cycling has improved. Cheers Sally Hi Anthony, Thanks for all your help on the camp.  I have found all your tips and info to be hugely beneficial. Nicola Hi Anthony Did you get down to Taranaki? Fantastic day and really good conditions. We both had excellent rides, trouble free and got with good bunches and hung in there. More than pleased with our times for 150km. Your training schedule had us for 5hrs15 and we both did 4hrs 38m (an awesome feeling). Christine finished 2nd in her grade so we have celebrated, your coaching has paid off for us both. After last year I was determined and we both felt really good throughout the ride although at times you wonder if you can keep the pace on, but we did. It really is worth all the effort when you finish feeling on such a high. Thanks Alan and Christine Hi Anthony, I would like to thank you very much for the last climbing camp. I am more than convinced of the techniques, tips, general information you have given me will benefit a wide range of riders, as it has help me improve in leaps and bounds over a 4 week period. I was never a bad climber but I was and still am very green in many areas of racing, climbing, and sprinting techniques. I have competed in the Rodney Rabbit, Wild Wild West, and the Rotorua to Taupo race. My results have got better as I have applied the methods you have taught me. I have finished 20 mins to 18 mins behind the winners, and now my last race finishing only 4 mins 51 behind Sam Eadie {Rotorua to Taupo winner} and you saw the Wrights Road TT. Dont forget my best time up Wrights Rd before the Climbing Camp was approx 7:44, now 7:07, so that has a lot to do with your advice and tips. Thanks heaps for your hard work in the last 4 weeks, I hope to see you riding around Auckland or at the races next year. Regards, Alistair Hi Anthony, I Have really enjoyed the programme so far and feel I have learnt heaps which is already making a difference.  I no longer hate hills! Thanks for your encouragement and support.  I look forward to trying out wrights road again and beating my time. Riding continues to be fun and more enjoyable with the changes you suggested on the hills.  Really enjoyed the course and you did make a difference.   Regards, Burton Hi Anthony, Thankyou for all your efforts with the climbing camp I enjoyed it very much and certainly gained a lot of excellent pointers and one or two very valuable lessons. Please keep in touch as I would be interested in participating in any future camps that you run. Hopefully when we meet again you will notice a big improvement in my riding style. Regards, Mike Hi Anthony  I really enjoyed the climbing camp, learned a lot and had good fun doing it. I'll be trying Wright Road every now and again to check progress!   Regards Peter Hi Anthony, Just thought I would thank you for the camp I have found it very refreshing and professional. I will put it into practise over the next couple of months. Had a chuckle on the way home thinking about the Rabbit hill. Perhaps this year I will get out of the seat to climb it. Regards Warren sprint to the top

Australian Climbing/Descending Camps , 2010 : :

2010 Dates:

October 16th - 17th
October 23rd - 24th
Location: Wollongbar, NSW (near Ballina) Australia
(Wollongbar is just above Ballina (in the hills :) and 25 minutes south of Byron bay. 3hrs South of Brisbane, 2.5hrs North of Coffs harbour)

Are you frustrated and tired of getting left behind on the climbs?
Have you considered it might be possible to go faster with your current fitness level?

Climbing faster has alot to do with body technique, your bike set up and your mental attitude. Descending faster comes with body technique, bike handling and confidence.

This special Climbing Camp intensive will address all Key elements and much more to have you going faster Up and Down without necessarily training more kilometres. The focus is solely on climbing short and long climbs in and out of the saddle and learning how to descend safely at speed. You will learn secrets gained from more than 2 decades of racing and training to give you the advantage in any situation.

This camp is for all levels of competitive fun riders and racers. But all riders are expected to have some level of fitness and be able to average 20kph for a 3 or 4 hr ride.

About the roads here:
At the centre of Byron/Ballina and Lismore shire boundarys. The scenery is magnificent. Think narrow winding country roads with little or no traffic. You will climb and descend past macadamia farms, beautiful orchards, rainforests and small villages.

Your coach and consultant:
Anthony Mortimore is an ex professional road cyclist with 20+ years racing experience, including competing Internationally in North America/Europe for 10 years in more than 1000 events. 

10 years on the professional cycle racing circuit (Pro cycling Tour) in Usa and Canada, including 5 USA Professional road cycling championships (50 times up the Manayunk Wall!!!).

A season in Europe which included the major climbing events such as the Tour of Spain (Vuelta), Dauphine Libre, Midi Libre, Tour du laude and the Tour of Luxemborg.

The camp meets for 2 days (Saturday and Sunday). If you are coming from faraway stay Saturday night at the near camp accommodation in Wollongbar or Alstonville. 
This camp will get you tuned up for the Rainbow Ride cycle challenge Nov 14th and is also an essential build up for any other hilly cycle challenge events and road/stage races.

Saturday night Camp Accommodations options:
Approx $135 per night (twin share)

In Wollongbar:
Click Here to view the Wollongbar Garden Inn accommodation [Roamfree Travel Network]


Camp Program:
Saturday: 8.30am - 9.30am Orientation and introduction, Bike/Body position check), Ride approx 3hrs 9.30am - 1pm
Sunday: Ride approx 4hrs 8am - 12.30pm

Fee: The camp cost is $150 for (Total 12 hours training depending on fitness levels of group) and is limited to 15 riders per session.

To register email me anthony [at] summerofcycling.com with 'October dates climbing camp' in the subject line. 

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