Sufferfest vs. Spinervals

[thekarens]

Just about everyone in my club swears by Sufferfest, but I have to agree that the one you actually do is the better one

[nuliajuk]

I like these Real Rides dvd's because there is scenery and someone riding right in front of the camera. I can pretend I'm drafting her. Most of them are Ironman courses in various places in the world. The only one I didn't like was Tempe Arizona - I swear, death from boredom must be a real possibility in the Tempe Ironman.
http://realrides.ca/

[ridebikeme]

Like many people, I've been using DVD's since 1993... umm I guess that truly shows my age HA! At any rate, I own many Spinervals DVD's and honestly think that if you're looking to learn in additon to getting in shape they are the best and offer many, many choices. With that said, I also own Sufferfest and Real Rides. I love the scenery with Sufferfest, however if yu don't understand your numbers, well you still get in a good workout... but perhaps not with the purpose behind it. Real Rides, not as many choices here, but certainly fun to do. One other that no has mentioned are Carmichael....again ones you can certainly learn from in terms of training,, but I will admit the most boring ones I've ever watched... monotone voices with the coaches etc...

Perhaps the true answer is buy a couple from a couple of different companies and see what it is that YOU like or dislike. We're all different on likes/dislikes, and then you can actually make up your mind as to what you want. AS Veronica mentioned, if you're wanting to use your own music, then select DVD's from Spinervals that offer that choice.

I'm sure many here would offer a list of their favorite choices if you're interested...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[Crankin]

Nuliajuk, your post made me spit out my coffee! Yeah, there's a reason I no longer live in 85284.

[ny biker]

I like these Real Rides dvd's because there is scenery and someone riding right in front of the camera. I can pretend I'm drafting her. Most of them are Ironman courses in various places in the world. The only one I didn't like was Tempe Arizona - I swear, death from boredom must be a real possibility in the Tempe Ironman.
http://realrides.ca/

That's what I like about the Spinervals "virtual reality" dvd that I have. I actually find my mind wandering when I use it, in a good way, the way it does when I'm riding outside. Several of the other Spinervals outdoor videos seem too long to me -- multi-hour rides on Ironman courses. I want to get the Tuscon dvd because it's different, with two shorter rides on it.

[Veronica]

I have a couple of videos filmed in Italy. I don't think the coaching on them is as good as Coach Troy, but the scenery is beautiful. I can't remember who they are by and I'm trapped by a cat. I use them just to ride with a distraction.

Veronica

[Dfrank7262]

Thanks for all the input. I opted for Sufferfest. Now, if I can just get the videos downloaded; taking FOREVER. Watched a little bit of one, and I think I'm going to like them. Like the race footage and the music a lot. Thanks again, everyone!

[Skippyak]

Are you downloading to puter or pad etc? I can't get it to download all the way on my pad, so I do it to puter then use USB transfer to my pad

[Dfrank7262]

Downloading to computer. Had to quit for today. Last one I tried to download said it'd take 4 hours!