Virtual Cycle Rides - North of France - For Indoor Cycling, Treadmill and Running Workouts – Popular in Health Care Institutions

I bought this DVD to help me get through my aerobic exercise (using an exercise trampoline) with more excitement than just watching TV at the same time. I was really surprised! The locations, the upbeat music, the pace of the video, and seeing real people in these settings all made me feel like I was almost actually there in Singapore while I increased and decreased my steps and speed (with the help of a pedometer to track my distance). It is hard to explain but it made the workout much more exciting and enjoyable. I actually increased my time because it was so much more enjoyable. As I reach my fitness goals I intend to reward myself with some more of the DVDs in this series. Highly recommended. I am looking forward to more in this series. The disc also came very fast with Amazon shipping. Great value for fitness. A++

I'm enjoying this cycling video that takes you around Paris. There are three 20 minute videos that all go at the same slow pace, which works for me. You get some nice views of Paris and you really do feel you are riding the streets yourself. At times I wish I had a bell on my stationary bike to move pedestrians out of the way. Bottom line, it keeps me riding for the full 20 minutes and more which is a miracle for me!

Bought this one as a test of whether I would like the Virtual Cycle Rides philosophy for creating these dvds. WOW; I was stunned by how fabulously they succeeded, at least in achieving what I was looking for. The video qualities are truly HD and I particularly appreciate the on-site-as-it-happens soundtrack. They travel into nooks & crannies and venues that the typical tourist never sees or even knows exist. I played it for the first time last night and immediately ordered two other destinations and put several more on a Wish List for future orders. Hopefully VCR will continue to produce a growing list of visited cities & sites! My "Place Your Order" finger is poised to click.

To each his own! I was somewhat disappointed in this dvd. Cycle rides 1 and 2 take place for the most part on busy city streets. Only the third cycle ride provides a more relaxing, scenic atmosphere.

We have a recumbent exercise bike and a big-screen tv. Just started the Australian Beach video filmed at Cable Beach and it's very relaxing yet kept me moving. No sounds except the waves crashing in the shore and sea birds so far. If you can't get to the ocean this year, this is a decent substitute. We also purchased cycle/running videos filmed in Cornwall, Rome and Paris.

This video is pretty boring. The scenery is dull. I was hoping for pretty French countryside - this is French countryside, but it at all pretty. The only interesting scenery is a drive through a small village.

I enjoyed watching the DVD. The locations were beautiful and the ride around town was pretty much like what one would encounter with riding a bike: the view from a bike, the scenery, traffic, and people not looking where they are going. The three walks are varied in length and speed.I did not mind that the scenes cut away to other scenes. It made for an interesting change of pace. I use it while on the treadmill.The scenery is inviting - makes me want to visit Amsterdam.

Very nice visually. Not as long as I would like. Seems to be more for a fast walker since it occasionally will stop to look at something or be very close to people. But overall makes 30 minutes on an exercise bike go much faster.

It's great. If you want to cycle around Paris it's perfect. I'm actually looking forward to going to France and biking the same path for real! Arrived on time and packaged perfectly. Bonne Journee!

i have only used this one time, but it did make my exercise bike a bit more entertaining, the sound of the waves and the sun, is motivating, at one point i did think it was going to make me ride into the sea, (beach 3) , and some of the continuity is not the best, but all i all i believe it will help me use my bike more... :)

Wollte nicht immer nur zur Musik oder Fernsehprogramm auf dem Heimtrainer trainieren und habe mir die DVD bestellt - sehr schöne Aufnahmen, man fährt durch die Stadt, vorbei an bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten, unterlegt von Originalgeräuschen inkl. Verkehrslärm und die 20 Minuten, die eine einzelne Tour dauert, sind im Nu vorbei, ohne dass man auf die Uhr sieht und die Minuten zählt. Habe mir gleich noch zwei DVDs aus der Serie bestellt, da man wirklich gut motiviert wird. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

Entretenimiento para hacer bici spinning o cinta de correr.Muy recomendable para este fin.Si se pudiese cambiar la velocidad para adaptarla al modo de entrenamiento, sería perfecto.

Cela me permet de faire du vélo d'appartement en ayant l'impression d'être en vacances en Hollande. J'apprécie le changement et la possibilité de choisir son parcours. Pour éviter la monotonie.Les vidéos sont de bonne qualité et les bruits ambiants y sont d'où l'impression d'y être "en vrai".Chaque parcours fait environ 25 mn, de quoi bien pédaler.Je recommande.Reçu rapidement en prime. Très bien emballé. Comme toujours.