Intermediate Skills Camps It's Time to Step It Up June 6, 7 & 8, 2008 and August 1, 2 & 3, 2008

This camp is designed for those who have a moderate level of experience riding a road bike or those who have more experience and are looking for a structured environment in which to polish the skills that will make them more confident and comfortable in the saddle. Participants should bring a road bike (with drop bars) and be fit enough to enjoy averaging 15 - 17 mph on the flats during rides of 50 miles over terrain that will include some climbing

Attendees will arrive in Northampton on Thursday evening, June 5 or July 31, and depart on the afternoon of Sunday, June 8 or August 3, 2008. The camp includes accommodations at The Hotel Northampton or The Valley Inn & Suites (formerly the Best Western Northampton), a hearty breakfast and lunch Friday through Sunday, as well as written materials to support the coaching. Each camp is limited to 8 attendees, so be sure to reserve your space by signing up now!

About the coach

Aldo Tiboni: Aldo is a "Professional Recreational Cyclist" who has been riding road bikes for thirty years. He's logged tens of thousands of miles riding in North America and Europe, and has experience racing on the road, on mountain bikes and in cyclocross events. He currently is a director of Ride Noho, where he is able to share his love of the sport with hundreds of guests every year.

Daily Schedule

Breakfast 7:00AM - 8:00AM
Ride and Skills Work 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Recovery and Refreshments 12:30PM - 12:45PM Shower & Change
Lunch 1:15PM
Classroom 5:30PM - 7:00PM (Friday and Saturday)

Click HERE to see a detailed itinerary

The Camp Includes:

• Three on-bike sessions
• Three nights accomodations
• Three Breakfasts
• Three Lunches
• Friendly coaching
• Snacks
• A Ride Noho cycling Jersey and T shirt

• "The content of the course, the instruction and the riding were all great. Northampton was a very pleasant surprise to me, with its restaurants and charm. However, the overall superb quality of the experience was enhanced by two very special people. Thanks to both Elaine and you for making the three days so memorable."

• "I need to tell you I have finished two (miles not metric) centuries since camp and am signed up for my third this season on Sunday. Part of how I finally achieved my long time goal of a century, since I had not been able to go more than 70-80 miles prior to camp, is the skill set and confidence that I know what I'm doing-- thanks to you! I smoke everybody as much as a 120 pounder can on the downhills!!

  I know finishing feeling good--meaning I can go harder next time--and my surprisingly fast times (and even short rides compared to last season) are to your credit! It's not just the downhill skills, though that's where I see the most improvement, but overall that I am a better cyclist. I attack the road itself now; it's like I am seeing it differently because I know what to look for and how to take it on for my mind and body ( repeat after me....I LOVE uphills! I LOVE uphills! damn it works....) and I'm not just peddling along hoping I'm going faster. I can't wait to see how much more I improve before the Wisconsin snows end my cycling season!

  Thanks for all the success I've experienced since camp....wow!"

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