Finally, a training DVD that doesn't suck!

[sundial]

Just as my husband and I were about to shun training DVDs altogether...we discovered Robbie Ventura's Real Rides VisionQuest DVDs.

I watched one of his videos in a bike shop while I was having my bike tuned up. His video was a breath of fresh air compared to Coach Troy's DVD. I didn't purchase RV's video but I do have a few of Coach Troy's. The other day I was working out to Autumn Country Ride with Coach Troy and no matter how slowly I pedaled, I still kept up with him. I told him that I didn't have to stand and pedal if I didn't want to.

[pll]

I have 5 Sufferfest videos -- I play them out of a USB drive on my DVD player. My favorites so far are "Angels" and now "Downward spiral". The music is good, the price is right. This is the first winter I'm trying to stick with the trainer on a regular basis.

[AllezGirl]

Until today, the only trainer video I could tolerate was Race Day (which came with my CycleOps). I do really like that one. But for the past couple of years, I would just put on old cycling videos and an ipod and half a** go thru the motions of a work out.

Today my BF brought over 3 Sufferfest videos that he downloaded. WOW...they were awesome! I did Angles, The Hunted and Fight Club...and even though my legs were killing me, I did all three. It was definitely three of the hardest hours I've spent on the trainer...at one point I was wondering if it would've just been easier to brave the temps in the teens...but it went fast! The footage was great, I liked the music (even though it's not something I'd choose to listen to, it worked well with the intensity) The efforts were HARD, but varied enough that I didn't dread them.

[pedalstrike]

gotta second the sufferfest videos. i've been hooked on "revolver" (45min, 1min on/1 min off intervals for 30 minutes). still learning how to get out of the saddle on the rollers but def will be purchasing more of them.

they hurt so good.

[makbike]

If I am reading the Sufferfest website correctly these can be burned to a DVD, correct?

Thanks!

[out_spokin']

Yes, DVD burnable, see Pedal Wench's post above...

and another +1 to Sufferfest. I haven't even used the new improved (and pay-based) ones yet as we're having a bizarrely mild winter. But the ones they're based on (with patched video, not as clear music, and free at the time) got me to use the trainer when nothing else worked more than once. The combo of race footage (from a variety of disciplines), well-matched music and sense of humor (sufferfest!) really work for me, and I think the price is quite fair. If we get the spring snows some are predicting I'll be paying up for a few.

[woohoo]

Another sufferfest fan here! The humour may not be for everyone but it sure works for me! Time flies past compared to just following a written programme with some music on, and the feeling of racing *really* makes me work harder, even although I only ride the turbo for fitness, I don't race. I have Angels, Local Hero and The Hunted, and would recommend any of those

Classic case with these that you get out what you put in, but the style of it sure makes you want to put more in!

[ridebikeme]

I downloaded the Sufferest "Hunted" Dvd today and rode to it tonight and enjoyed it! Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

I'll now download a couple more over the next few days, thanks again!