There are only a few months each year when the ski's get put in the closet, the studded snow tires are replaced with all weather and the heat and electric bills plummet. Then, the bikes come out storage and trails and road... more »s are filled with enthusiastic cyclists enjoying the long days and warm weather. Anchorage Alaska in July is a 24 hour party designed by the never ending light endured by the sun always above the horizon. Our journeys take place in and on the outskirts of Anchorage Alaska where we'll explore the trails and roads and will be swept away with views of sun etched mountains, romantic foggy mists and wonderfully dense forests. This 4.75 hour 3 DVD collection spans over 70 miles of Alaska cycling. Disk 1: Training to Endure, Anchorage to Eagle River (90 Minutes) The sun is peeking through the clouds on this day, it's 65 degrees and the winds are calm. I ask you, is there a better day to ride? Our journey begins in Downtown Anchorage and navigates the city streets until we get onto the Glenn Highway Bike Path. Heading NE, we'll arrive in Eagle River. This is a very nice city that serves as a suburb to Anchorage and is located in a spectacular glacial valley. Our ride will wind into the valley following Eagle River Road towards the nature center. Disk 2: XTreme Calorie Burner, Indian to Girdwood (1hr 50mins) It's 9:00 PM in Anchorage in July. The weather is a cool and clammy 60 degrees F. It has been raining and a few drizzles are still left. Fog blankets the hill sides and clears into the arm and a romantic mist entwines with the rain forest. Buried in the forest looms mystical creatures native to Alaska that meander throughout. Who knows what is lurking past that next turn? Disk 3: The Alaskan Sunset Ride (90 Minutes) The Arctic Bicycle Club's touring division was gracious enough to allow me to tag along with them on one of their training rides. The ride begins in central Anchorage and moves South towards Rabbit Creek Road which defines the southern-most road of Anchorage and loops past numerous recreational amenities including ski trails, the Anchorage Zoo and the Hill Top Ski area. Dig in and climb 1200 feet to the summit then enjoy a breathtaking descent into the Alaskan summer sunset! This is an incredibly unique way to train! The entire workout data is on screen at all times allowing you the ability to pace yourself and set goals. Audio mentoring is available on one of the three sound tracks. Once you have figured out how the heads up dash works and you feel comfortable turning the mentor off, slip on your own headphones, listen to your own music and follow the on screen workout and enjoy the views! Features of these DVDs include Three audio tracks
Actor:Paul Gallas Director:Paul Gallas Genres:Sports Sub-Genres:Bicycling Studio:BtBoP Format:DVD - Full Screen DVD Release Date: 10/17/2010 Release Year: 2010 Run Time: 4hr 47min Screens: Full Screen Number of Discs: 3 SwapaDVD Credits: 3 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0
