Product Details

• Actors: Lance Armstrong, Jan Ullrich
• Directors: Lance Armstrong, Tim Grady
• Format: Dolby, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 6
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: World Cycling Productions
• DVD Release Date: October 1, 2003
• Run Time: 720 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 097439310X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,105 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Armstrong Takes Five! It is certain that the 2003 Tour de France will go down in history as one of the most exciting and dramatic Tours ever. This centenary edition of the world’s most popular sporting event warrants exceptional video coverage, and WCP will be pulling out all the stops to bring you the spine-tingling moments of this remarkable contest – from Tyler Hamilton’s heroic struggles and astounding stage victory to the tense confrontations featuring Lance Armstrong and his relentless and resurgent nemesis, Jan Ullrich. This is WCP’s fifteenth year of producing the official video release of the Tour de France and we have dipped into the archive and you’ll see some exclusive historical footage, interviews and special stories on the world’s greatest bike race.

Don’t miss WCP’s two collector’s edition DVDs – we’re now editing our 4-hour stage-by-stage highlight program and our 5 pack DVD with special extended coverage of the mountain stages, time-trials and interviews.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homerun!, March 5, 2004

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This review is from: 2003 Tour de France 12-hour DVD (DVD)

Well produced and edited from the broadcast tapes and live commentary. Tastefully limited use of historical film and background info. I had seen most of this footage from OLN broadcasts; however, the producers have maintained a sense of challenge and suspense. I was especially pleased with the treatment of the stage 19 time trial - good set-up, coverage and summation of a series of events anyone who purchases this set most certainly already knows well. I was also pleased with the extended coverage of the final stage in Paris. Prior year productions have severely limited coverage of this stage. All the other key moments are here, as well, as they should be.

I continue to be disappointed by the fact several stages are split across two discs, but the editing of this year's package is nicely done so the transitions between discs are not at all jarring as they have been in prior years. That's a quibble at this point - the difference between the ball landing in the bleachers or out on Waveland - still a homerun for World Cycling Productions!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inside Cycling - Sportmanship and, August 14, 2005

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R. E. Marsh (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2003 Tour de France 12-hour DVD (DVD)

You should watch stage 15, when Lance Armstrong crashed after getting his handlebars caught on a spectator's bag strap. Jan Ullrich, who was barely a minute behind in the overall standings, slowed down and waited for Armstrong to get back on his bike. Want to teach young people about honor, class, and sportsmanship? Show this DVD to your children.
This video is perfect for a stationary bike workout. Quite frequently during the video, it appears that you, the viewer, are part of the tour. The producers have arranged truly obsessive camera coverage, with each group of riders covered by handheld cameras on the backs of motorcycles, as well as dozens of shots from fixed locations at important checkpoints, and helicopter shots putting the overall competition into perspective. The effect really puts the viewer into the center of the Tour de France. You'll find yourself speeding up for the sprints, coming out of your seat for mountain climbs, and savoring the beautiful French countryside on the long flat stages. It is an exceptionally pleasant way to endure a long cardio workout.
The commentary is wonderful, too. Paul Sherwen and Phil Liggett are among the best announcers in sport. They obviously live for cycling, and they explain the pivotal events, strategy, and historical significance in real time, never missing a beat in the call of the racing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DVD for indoor training, March 1, 2009

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Juan Manuel Ferrero "En dos ruedas" (Caracas Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2003 Tour de France 12-hour DVD (DVD)

Dear fellows:

This is one more to my Tour the France DVD collection that I use for spinning indoor training and is just excellent for not get bored and keep biking for 1,2 or 3 hours.


Enjoy it