Product Details

• Actors: Paul
• Directors: Paul Gallas
• Format: Full Screen, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: BtBoP
• DVD Release Date: September 20, 2008
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002ODBLUY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,344 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Director

I began filming these because I was bored to tears watching either TV reruns or other mainstream cycling workout videos. I wanted to be able to ride my favorite routes during the off season when it was too cold, wet or snowy. But, after demo-ing the videos, it wasn't enough to simply enjoy the scenery. I wanted to recreate the ride's intensity and its gradient. So, when the ride approaches a hill, something on the screen tells you when to shift, or, when you sit on a wheel, something tells you when to down shift. So, I developed the gear ratio guide and the intensity meter. Many other videos disappointed me with heart rates displayed as beats per minute. When I was 20 I might be able to match the pros, but, not any more. So, I converted the BPM to a percent of max. All you need to simply do is have a heart rate monitor that displays your heart rate as a % of max and you will be able to match the efforts during the video.

That still wasn't good enough. I wanted to know where I was along the route in the video. When you're watching a 2D video, you have no concept of your location and its frustrating. So, I added 2 overlay maps, one with your position along the entire route and another with a close up displaying your speed and elevation. These maps are synced with the video.

I also added a hill profile that is color coded with the maps. Then, I topped it all off with a cycling position graphic that pops up when it's time to get out of the saddle and climb or when it's time to hit the drops.

All in all, this is what is created when you merge a cycling fool with a computer geek!

Paul

Product Description

This spectacular ride begins in Downtown Evergreen (after a quick 50 mph descent) and follows Upper Bear Creek road. This winding road, along a delightful stream through an enchanted forest, is bordered by hand-built native rock walls that open to meadows with extraordinary views of majestic Mt. Evans.The tour loops up Stagecoach road, where the climb really begins and then descends back into Downtown Evergreen.

This is a tough ride that focuses on overall endurance with sustained anaerobic levels.

Includes the exclusive CVO heads up display dashboard

• Real time heart rate
• Real time resistance
• Plus GPS map, speed, elevation and more!

Audio includes:

• Track 1. Music over the natural sounds of the ride
• Track 2. The natural sounds of the ride

Workout details:

• Difficulty: 3/5
• Length: 1hr
• Distance: 20 miles
• Estimated calories burned: 1025

Please read customer reviews carefully, there are video demos in there.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great virtual training ride!, January 7, 2010

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Grayhog68 (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Anaerobic Training! Part 1 Tour of Evergreen Colorado. Virtual Indoor Cycling Training / Spinning Fitness and Workout Videos (DVD)

This is an amazing training video shot from a camera on the handlebars (but with no vibration!). It has good music and can be used in several different ways. This is much more enjoyable than watching people spin on trainers indoors, or outdoors for that matter. This is like you are actually riding this route. I highly recommend this DVD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evergreen Ride Video Preview, September 12, 2009

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avbuddy (nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anaerobic Training! Part 1 Tour of Evergreen Colorado. Virtual Indoor Cycling Training / Spinning Fitness and Workout Videos (DVD)

Length:: 5:57 Mins

Please enjoy the video trailer from Anaerobic 1, Tour of Evergreen Colorado :)

3.0 out of 5 stars Another option for winter cycling, December 14, 2010

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PainMaestro "WinoFino" (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Anaerobic Training! Part 1 Tour of Evergreen Colorado. Virtual Indoor Cycling Training / Spinning Fitness and Workout Videos (DVD)

I'm a fan of the spinervals series, but every so often I like to turn on my own music and bike to my own pace. This DVD, not high def by any stretch nor wide screen, gives some essence of being outside in warm, gorgeous country while I'm spinning in the frigid Midwest. However, it does not offer any guidance or coaching, such as RPM or target heart rate (just effort level). The graphics are pretty confusing- I still don't get all the color stripings and such. Still, it's 'way less expensive than buying a Tacx video and if you put on your own music, it ain't bad. If you need verbal encouragement, though, to help push you . . .this one is NOT for you. As long as you have reasonable expectations for this, I'd recommend it.