|
|
|
|
Hell on Wheels
|
|
By Show more by FIRST RUN FEATURES
|
 (32 Reviews)
|
|
List Price: $29.95
|
|
Our Price: $27.49 and this item ships for FREE! Details
|
|
You Save: $2.46 (8%)
|
|
|
Availability:
|
Usually ships in 24 hours
|
|
Publisher:
|
FIRST RUN FEATURES
|
|
Published:
|
December 31, 1969 |
|
Binding:
|
DVD
|
|
|
|
|
From our affiliated sellers:
|
|
|
| |
| Product Description: |
|
| |
LOVE LANCE? You'll love HELL ON WHEELS, the first film about professional bike racing that anyone can appreciate, featuring the world's best bike racers -- Lance Armstrong, Eric Zabel, Jan Ullrich, Tyler Hamilton, Alexandre Vinokurov, Andreas Klöden-- and directed by Academy Award-winner Pepe Danquart!
Le Tour de France, one of the toughest and most prestigious sporting events in the world. Year after year hundreds of thousands of fans line the route, cheering on their heroes and willing them to victory, while millions of viewers worldwide tune in on their televisions. Academy Award-winning director Pepe Danquart, fascinated by the spectacle of the three week race, chose to focus on the courage, the pain and the fear of the riders of the Tour.
Training his lens on German superstar sprinter Eric Zabel and his loyal domestique Rolf Aldag, Danquart captures the thrill of the race and the teamwork behind the stars of the peleton. He also shines light on the Tour's supporting cast - the director sportifs, masseurs, and, of course, the wildly enthusiastic fans. Reveling in the stunning landscape - from the Alps to the Pyrenees to the Massif Central to Paris - and with a nice dollop of Le Tour's history, HELL ON WHEELS transcends the sport it celebrates to reveal an astonishing human endeavor.
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
There may never be a better documentary about the Tour de France bicycle race than Hell on Wheels. Directed by German filmmaker Pepe Danquart (who won an Oscar® for best live action short film in 1994), this breathtaking documentary covers all aspects of the 2003 edition of the Tour de France, and it's likely to remain the definitive record of the event from an immediate you-are-there perspective. Outstanding cinematography, award-winning editing, and the extreme challenge of the Tour make this a truly unforgettable film, full of real-life drama and fascinating competitors who bring a deeply human dimension to cycling's annual extravaganza. This was the year that American cycling legend Lance Armstrong won his fifth consecutive Tour de France victory, but Danquart's film wisely avoids overemphasis on Armstrong's dominance, focusing instead on German teammates Eric Zabel and Rolf Aldag, whose 11-year history as Tour de France roommates lends the film a more personal quality that gets you right inside the Tour's physical and psychological endurance test. The July 2003 event marked the Tour's centenary celebration, and French scholar Serge Laget provides valuable perspective on the race's cultural importance in France, with vintage film clips to illustrate how the grueling 2,500-kilometer Tour has evolved--and stayed the same--throughout its 100-year history. Highlights are abundant (including Armstrong's nearly devastating crash late in the race), but Hell on Wheels goes beyond basic sports reportage to achieve the dramatic impact of a feature film. Danquart strikes a satisfying balance between beautiful travelogue footage of the French countryside (including the Tour's scenic stages in the Pyrenees mountains) and the veteran's perspective of Zabel, whose honest assessment of his own cycling abilities makes you realize that even great cyclists view the Tour with awe, fear, and inspiring courage. In capturing the beauty, pain, and glory of cycling's most daunting competition, Hell on Wheels caters to a specific audience while retaining its universal appeal as a colorful and exhilarating film that anyone can enjoy. --Jeff Shannon
|
|
|
| |
Customer Reviews:
Add Your Own Review |
 An insider's look at the Tour-de-France., January 11, 2007
By Stephen Triesch (Shoreline/Seattle USA)
|
|
First, what this film is NOT: it is NOT a documentary of the 2003 Tour-de-France, even though that is where all the action takes place. When the film is over, you won't even know - unless you already knew - that the race was won by Lance Armstrong, nor will you know who finished second and third, or who won most of the stages. The film does not follow the normal storyline of a race documentary.
What, then, DOES it do? It gives an inside look at what it feels like to be a professional cyclist racing in the Tour-de-France, as seen through the eyes of the German Telekom team (now renamed T-Mobile.) Focusing largely on veteran riders Eric Zabel, Rolf Aldag (since retired), and Andreas Kloden, we get behind the scenes to see what life is really like in big-time cycling. And what we see is a world simultaneously more beautiful, graceful, painful, and smelly than what we see on regular television coverage of the Tour.
"Hell on wheels," indeed, for we see the sweat rolling from the riders' faces, the stress, the injuries, the almost military regimen of a virtually all-male world.
We see the rubdowns, the shaving of legs, the plastering of buttocks with anti-rash gel, the injection of (legal) vitamins and supplements, the urination by the side of the road. We see the dirty side of the sport.
But we also see the grace, and we feel the danger. We see the cyclists at speed, and we feel it. Most television coverage of the Tour is taken from vehicles moving at the same speed as the cyclists, so the sense of speed and danger is often lost. This film captures those elements.
And we also see the roadside spectacle, the picnics, the parties, the campers, the police, the traveling Tour caravan, the circus elements of the Tour, which are often noted only in passing in television accounts of the race.
Those who expected this to be an objective re-telling of the 2003 Tour were undoubtedly disappointed. But I disagree with those reviewers who said this film would be unintelligible to those who are not racing fans. On the contrary, I think this would be an excellent introduction to the sport for non-fans. Focusing on the inner nature of the sport, rather than on the results of a particular race, it is an excellent introduction indeed.
51 of 52 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
 A Humanizing View of Athletes, February 1, 2006
By rugnut (Omaha, NE USA)
|
|
This documentary, covering the T-Mobile team during the 2003 Tour de France, is a superb portrait of the life of a professional athlete. Erik Zabel is seen at the beginning of the downside of his outstanding career as a sprinter, unable to beat the younger lions of the sport. The massage sessions after the race and the discussions during them are outstanding for their insight into the pysche of a cyclist competing at a world-class level. Rolf Aldag and other domestiques illustrate the motivational challenges faced by those that make a living racing bicycles out of the limelight of the Zabels, Armstrongs and Ullrichs, and physical toll it takes to compete in the most famous race in the world. Television coverage never really gives us the pictures that this film does-all of the nitty gritty details that go into racing, and surviving, in the Tour. Highly recommended.
19 of 19 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
A Cycling Film for the Ages, February 10, 2007
By Jim Joyce, Bikexchange.com (Pittsburgh, PA United States)
|
|
Lance Armstrong's unforgettable speech to the world press gathered on the eve of the 2003 Tour de France sets this mystical, magical masterpiece in motion.
"I show up prepared," says Armstrong, dead serious. "I show up motivated and I show up because I love it and respect it and I want to do well. Nothing means more to me than to win this event."
What follows is a sports documentary that is gorgeous and grandiose while at the same time gritty and down to earth.
This is cycling film that should be seen by anyone who considers himself a sports fan. It should be shown in phys. ed. and geography classes across America. This is the cycling film that would win the hearts and respect of a people who have never watched - nor cared to watch - a professional cycling race. And this is the cycling film that allows the cycling fan to forget the drug-accusation cloud hanging over professional cycling, and reminds us just how much there is to love about "The Tour."
Rather than interviewing the racers and filming every stage of their performance, director Danquart turns on the camera, places it in the team bus and motels, and the riders themselves tell their incredible story with class and wit. We see close up the pain and humanity of the great German sprinter, Eric Zabel. While he, and to a lesser degree, teammate Rolf Aldag and Team Telekom, are the key players, equally important are the cast of thousands and the wonderful countryside and small towns that make up the Tour. Though the stunning bird's eye views of the race are beautiful and essential to understand the Tour, much of the footage is shot at ground level, making you feel you're a fan in the crowd, or a medic leaning over a fallen rider, scraped and bloodied, or a photographer lying horizontal on the asphalt, next to scores of other photographers from around the world. You, literally, are there.
Sweetening this masterwork is plenty of excellent footage of the big stars. Lance, Jan Ulrich, Ivan Basso, and especially Tyler Hamilton (and the story behind his broken collarbone) are all seen in great action shots. We also are treated to rise of T-Mobile's Alexandre "Vino" Vinokourov, of Kazakstan (no relation whatsoever to Borat).
History lovers will appreciate intermittent black and white film archives of old races alongside the fresh images and the Tour lore as told by French journalist Serge Laget, who shows no less pride in the event and his country's role in it as would John Madden of NFL football, or Bob Costas of Major League Baseball.
Another remarkable feature of the film is the music, which is apparently (and incredibly) an original score. The cool, jazzy numbers and electric guitar solos are just incredible.
To describe any more of this film would be to rob the reader of all the unexpected treasures I discovered. I plan to watch it again and again. It's that good. (Plus I want to re-read those subtitles!).
You ought to see it. No--you have to see it.
15 of 15 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
This DVD got me into cycling, March 6, 2006
By Dieter S.
|
|
I had just started cycling with some friends on one of those recreational tours when I got this DVD on a whim. It is such an awesome experience to view what is going on behind the scenes that it really turned me on to cycling. Even if you are not into cycling you will enjoy the humor and sacrifices of these riders.
And should you ever experience 'road rash' you will find instructions on how the pro's address these injuries. (But are you gutsy enough to do it???!!!! ;o) )
Well worth watching if you have ANY interest into the Tour or cycling in general.
7 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hell on Wheels Tour de France, July 19, 2006
By Bike Rider
|
|
Absolutely fantastic. I've been a licensed bicycle racer for 21 years. I've never seen anything that gets into the hearts and minds (as well as the performance) of professional cyclists like this.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Cyclists' perspective of the Tour de France - Buy It!, January 11, 2007
By Thomas D. Newman (Maryland, USA)
|
|
Its not often nowadays that we get a chance to see the Tour de France without complete focus on the exploits of Lance Armstrong, rider extraordinaire, triathlete, marathoner, etc. etc. While I respect and admire Armstrong's accomplishments as much as the next fan, this movie isn't about Lance.
Likewise, its not about Phil and Paul and their increasingly tiresome OLN coverage.
So what is Hell on Wheels all about? Its a German film (yes, in German but with clearly visible English subtitles) that follows the Telekom boys during the 2003 Tour de France, an epic battle between the fore-mentioned Lance and Jan Ullrich (who incidentally rode for Bianchi that year). Lance and Jan appear frequently but not as principal characters. Tyler Hamilton (who rode the entire race with a broken collarbone) and Andreas Kloden (who rode a few stages with a broken coxyx also figure as side characters. The primary characters are Rolf Aldag, Erik Zabel (roomates) and their masseuse/assistant Eule, a grizzled old guy who looks like he's seen his share of riders come and go. In between race footage, we hear from an older gentleman who appears to have spent a little too much time in the Tour archives as he narrates great black and white footage from the very first years. Although he's a little out there, he lends a French flair to the film.
In between exhilarating takes on the TdF stages, from beginning to end, we see the riders recovering, musing the day's performance, and suffering the fallout of daily crashes, mountain stages, etc. We often hear Erik and Rolf talking over the race as Eule works out the kinks on the massage table. Zabel in particular is in for some soul searching as he just can't seem to come up with that sprint win. Aldag takes the mountain jersey, but the next day cracks, showing us just how fleeting victory can be in the TdF - and how phenomenal the winners really are. Be prepared for stunning footage of the mountain stages where we see just how tough these stages and bikers can be.
Camera work is magnificent - integrating fixed television-style feed with hand-held shots that give the viewer perspectives we never get on OLN or any other TV coverage. My favorite scene is in the Alps when Armstrong, Ullrich, and Mayo flash by at arm's length - showing how incredibly fast these riders go up mountain passes.
While non cyclists may or may not enjoy the drama of the Tour, cyclists will definitely groove on the racing footage. The euro-pop sound track with plenty of solid bass sounds great and the Dolby surround is all class. I've watched the video as a movie and used it while on the trainer - either way its a great buy! Gte it for yourself or for your favorite cyclist - they'll love it!
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
The real deal, March 9, 2006
By Bowlander (Sacramento, CA)
|
|
A very well done documentary. Great camera work. There are many good remarks made by Zabel, Ulle and Aldag. It's a much diffrent perspective on the TDF and professional bicycle racing than one gets from watching OLN. Even my mom liked it and she is not a cycling fan.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Insider Look at the Tour, September 28, 2006
By Brian Ekins (Portland, OR United States)
|
|
I purchased this DVD a few months ago and have watched it several times. It's an amazingly candid look at the workings of the tour and shows what a grueling and dangerous challenge it is for the athletes. The inside view you get is of the spectators out on the various mountain slopes and in the cities partying, watching the advertising cars go by, and patiently waiting for the tour to quickly zip by. You also get a glimpse of the set-up and take-down that occurs each day at the start and finish lines, including the amazing array of telecommunications equipment.
The main focus of the DVD is the T-Mobile team. This is the year Ulrich rode for Bianchi but the team does include Vinokourov, Kloden, Zabel, and Aldag. There is some beautiful cinematography matched with a great soundtrack showing many of the stages. Stock footage is also incorporated to show some of the tremendous crashes that occurred that year. Even within the T-Mobile team, most of the time is spent with Zabel and Aldag. I was surprised at how open they were in the interviews. Many of the interviews are in their hotel room during their after-ride massages or in the bus at the finish line. Zabel had a tough time that year and doesn't attempt to hide his doubt and disappointment.
I've passed this among my cycling buddies, some of which have been to the tour and they've all had rave reviews. It's been a very motivational DVD for me.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
What a great way to spend 2 hours., February 26, 2006
By jayzenx (Albertville, MN USA)
|
|
If you enjoy cycling, check this out. It's a great insight into one team's struggle in the Tour of 2003. Very high quality video.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Two Wheeled Passion, January 12, 2007
By M. H. Mcphillips (Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand)
|
|
I bought this DVD after seeing 'Hell on Wheels' in a local theatre. It offers a candid view into the workings of the Tour de France and you are left with a real sense of the passion that this tour engenders in teams, riders and the fans.
The focus is on the German Telekom team and Aldag and Zabel in particular. They are refreshingly open during the interviews, many during post ride massages or on the team bus. They make no attempt to hide their doubts and fears. During one Zabel, laments the bad day he had: only able to average 45 km/h! (I'd settle for that problem)
Camera work is excellent and the soundtrack great. It is in German with English sub-titles which doesn't lessen the viewing pleasure. So if you love cycling and or follow the tour then Hell on Wheels is a must buy, must view (many times) DVD
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Almost great., December 11, 2006
By bumphil (Folsom, CA United States)
|
|
Knowledgeable fans of bicycle racing will enjoy the great footage and this behind-the-scenes look at the German Telekom (now T-Mobile) team in the 2003 Tour De France. However, the lack of narration in this documentary makes it hard for me to give it five stars. It's not that there was too little narration. There is none whatsoever, and very little dialog to keep you informed about what you're watching. I've been following professional cycling since 1984, so I don't need someone to tell me who Eric Zabel is, what the polka dotted jersey means, or how teamwork plays a role in stage racing, but I still thought this film could have been enhanced with at least some minimal narration, if done properly. An option on the DVD of having a soundtrack with the director's comments would have been a great enhancement. The film consists of many interesting bits: Telekom riders (Mostly Zabel) speaking to someone off-camera in German (with English subtitles), segments of an unnamed Tour historian speaking passionately about the history of the Tour, a great deal of footage of the race itself, and multiple scenes of the team's soigner massaging the riders, rubbing chamois cream in their shorts, and providing encouragement to them when they're discouraged. Occasionally the soigner speaks to the camera, but we never learn his name until the closing credits. Actually, we're never told who most of these people are, or what is happening in the race results. Bike racing fans will know these things, but the film expects an unusually high level of knowledge from its audience. There are a couple of interviews (again, with subtitles) of unidentified riders from other teams, but they weren't major stars I'd recognize like Hamilton, Beloki, Mayo and others. The film focuses mostly on the riders' comments about their careers, the sport itself, and their relationships with their teammates. We're never told what stage it is, or what the results are at that point, as if the race itself had no importance. Nothing is mentioned about the very significant fact that Zabel was competing for the green (sprinter's) jersey, or fact that he had won it before. One of the biggest stories of the race was the fact that, after being kicked off the team the year before, and coming back on a lesser squad, Jan Ullrich (a former Tour de France winner for Telekom) was having a great comeback and was threatening Lance Armstrong for the overall. This story, and many of the other fascinating stories of that Tour, is never described to the viewer. In one especially frustrating segment, we follow Alexandre Vinokourov through part of a time trial. We hear the announcer at the finish line state that Ullrich had the best time so far, with Armstrong in second and at that point we wait for Vinokourov to finish to find out the final results. After the race, we hear somebody off camera congratulate him, but we're never told where he ended up in the stage that day. He finished third incidentally, but I didn't get that information from the film. This documentary could have really had some mass appeal to a much wider audience, if only they'd made the effort to provide a voice-over filling in the blanks. As it is, bike racing fans will like it, but those who don't know anything about the sport may have a hard time paying attention through the whole thing. The lack of narration has certain advantages, however. It is more of a fly-on-the-wall perspective, as if you're traveling with the team and you're witnessing events as they occur and left to your own knowledge to interpret the significance of what's happening. For that reason, it's a good film to watch with your bike racing buddies. Finally, compared with the OLN coverage we're used to in the U.S., it can be refreshing NOT to hear Phil and Paul fill every available space of silence with their constant excitable chatter (and over-used self-invented clichés) while watching a bike race. Fans of this film will also enjoy "Overcoming", a 2005 film about the CSC team.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
The heart of pro cycling, August 9, 2006
By Florian Breiter
|
|
Simply the best cycling movie ever. you can not just see but feel the passion, the fear, the anger, the tiredness of the riders. it is a piece about suffering and friednship. a memorial on erik zabel and rolf aldag and not to forget "le tour"
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
 Good movie for the hardcore biking fan., January 27, 2007
By Vintage Crank (TN)
|
|
It was okay. I was expecting more excitement and was a little disappointed. I'm a biking fan and still enjoyed it. I liked Overcoming a little bit more.
3 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Worth watching., June 7, 2007
By Eva Vanstratum (Aston, PA United States)
|
|
If you don't mind German with English subtitles, this movie has great camera angles, interesting subject matter, and shows you a lot about the day to day grind of a long tour.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Just great, December 4, 2006
By Martin (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|
|
This is a "must have" for every endurance sport fan, it goes to te heart and soul of the racers, incredible photography, images, sound and content.
It is the only film that really shows what it mean to compete in the Tour de France from inside the great T-Mobile Squad. Erik Zabel and Rolf Aldbarg are interviewed and filmed in there rooms and right after they finshed every day. They show sensibility and greatness, suffering, doubts, they are Humans!!
Martin
Buenos Aires
Argentina
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
 Ok...but not great, January 9, 2007
By Elizabeth Riley
|
|
I didn't realize that this movie is basically all in German with english subtitles. Second, it is mostly about Erik Zabel. Yes, the scenary is nice and the music is good, but I wouldn't buy it again nor would i watch it again.
2 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Excellent Insight into Riding in the Tour, June 30, 2008
By Tour Fan (Summit, NJ)
|
|
I can think of no better vehicle than this documentary to capture the physical and psychological realities of competing in one of the world's most gruelling athletic challenges. There is no glorification of the race here, but the nobility of suffering and doing what it takes to meet a tremdous challenge show the higher ideals of sport. Good characters and wonderful race scenes round it out.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Pain and Defeat, January 4, 2007
By no_jack_no (philly)
|
|
This is a great movie. There is no greater heartbreak than watching a team of young, talented riders fall prey to accidents and their own self doubt as they reveal the heart of the world's most well know endurance race. this documentary is nt about winning, but about competing and how challenging it is to go up against the best in the world.
Beautifully filmed, you get a real sense of being in france during the tour and living the experience through the eyes of cyclists that are real, identifiable humans.
i recommend this to any avid cyclist.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great! But flawed, June 13, 2007
By Weasel
|
|
As a novice cycling fan I was hoping for a little more explanation on what the tour de france is composed of, where they were riding, how long the stages were, etcetera. But it was more of a you-are-there documentary, with lots of the cyclists' thoughts on life and riding while getting massages (seriously, there's as much massaging in this movie as bike riding, I guess it's like that on the actual Tour!)
Too bad both the two main guys turned out to be dopers. Oh well! Seems like everyone does it at that levels.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Good movie, August 14, 2006
By S. R. Smith (Indiana, United States)
|
|
Very informative. The only thing that would have been better was if it were in English instead of french, but I understand why it was. Reading the captions got kind of old, but I got used to it after a while. All in all, it was a fairly good DVD.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
One of my favorites, October 11, 2011
By Reviewer
|
|
This is a must for any documentary fan or cyclist.
Even if I weren't a cyclist this would probably be one of my favorite documentaries. I'd always heard that the Tour de France was a grueling sporting event but didn't really think about the day-to-day struggles until watching this movie. The filmmakers did a great job of focusing on a few key riders from a specific team instead of just the big stars (Lance Armstrong, Jan Ulrich). Beyond documenting the Tour de France from the perspective of professional racers it gives an interesting glimpse into European culture as a fan and athlete.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Hell on Wheels, September 26, 2010
By GT
|
|
Super documentation! Very unusual camera shots of the Tour de France event. Ride with the German team!
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great Film, January 14, 2010
By Ashley S. Doane
|
|
Among the most beautiful films on cycling. The film has great cinematography, and it is a rare look into the world of elite professional road cycling.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
the not-romantic part of professional cycling, September 17, 2009
By R. E. Verkerke (Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
|
|
Hell on Wheels is a docudrama about the Tour de France. It doesn't show the actual competion and the heroism. It's focussing about what real life for professional cyclists means. It appears that the profession is very tough and that "le grand boucle" completely wears you out. Also remarkable are all the fysical problems that can occur. Further the movie shows lots of "behind the scenes" shots from the mecaniciens and supporting personnel of the cyclists.
The quality of the photography is superb and also the quality of the surround sound. You actually hear al the noise that cycling generates and that you never will hear viewing the Tour de France stages. In this particular Tour Lance Armstrong takes the win, but that doesn't play an important role in the movie.
I really liked this movie and it's a must for all cyclist who enjoy watching cylcing.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Simply amazing, March 21, 2009
By AJ (MA,USA)
|
|
This is one of the best cycling documentaries I have ever watched. A beautiful combination of great camerawork, a stunning setting, great soundtrack and engaging subjects. It goes beyond the highlight reel and goes into the day to day life and musings during the tour. It delves into the deep friendship between Erik Zabel (6 time green jersey winner) and one of his trusted helpers on the team, Rolf Aldag. The frankness, humility and emotion displayed by the racers is a welcome contrast to the typical journalists take from an interview that one would read on the mass media. A must watch for any cycling fan.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
best pro cycle film ., March 12, 2009
By Mark J. Dulin
|
|
I have watch every world comp cycle film I can get my hands on
and this is the best . Great 2hr trainer.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
MOTIVATOR, February 12, 2009
By M. Dulin (Centralia, WA United States)
|
|
Best film I ve found for conveying the expierence
of ultra endurance sports. Wonderfull movie for training
motivation and a great depiction of one of the worlds
great sporting events.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Best recent film on cycling, May 2, 2008
By Pedrito
|
|
As cyclist and fan of cycling for most of my 50 odd years, I love this movie and have watched it many times, especially during the off season as the vivid sights and sounds remind me of how much I love the sport. My favorite scenes are in the mountain stages, like the nearly slow motion climb of a lone rider up a steep Alpe gradient against the score of a wailing electric guitar, the rider straining, sweat pouring down his pain-stricken expression -- oh how many times I've been there myself.
Great filming that you won't get in the usual televised race coverage, a terrific musical score, fascinating and surprisingly intimate behind the scenes views of the Telekom riders, the noisy marketing & support caravans, the cheering multitudes along the roadside and other eccentric fans, and especially the closeup cycling action make this a worthwhile addition to any cycling fan's collection.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Mark's thoughts of hell on wheels, April 20, 2008
By Mark T. Armstrong (New Zealand)
|
|
A very down to earth look at the behind the scenes of the team and the tdf and is a doco that you will watch time and time again
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great look at what it takes to ride as a pro., February 17, 2008
By Derek L. Gibbs (Westland, MI United States)
|
|
This film is all about the commitment the rider makes to his friends, his team and most importantly, to himself. The footage is excellent and the conversations with the riders are moving. If you are passionate about cycling you will like this movie. Even though some of these guys are dopers, you can see what the mind and body can acomplish when effort meets desire.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
An Insider's Look at the World of Professional Cycling..., February 14, 2008
By Edward R. Kriege (Chicago, IL USA)
|
|
Follow along with the T-Mobile professional cycling team as they go thru the hell that is the Tour de France. Beautifully filmed and edited, this film will open your eyes to what is arguably the world's most difficult sporting event. Not just for cycling fans, but fans of grand drama played out against the backdrop of the beautiful countryside and mountains of France. Enjoy, while the boys do what they do best -- suffer on their machines for their fans and their team.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
Great view of what the tour is really like, January 27, 2008
By Squash110 (Spokane, Wa)
|
|
This movie is a great view of the tour. It does not show Lance Armstrong or any of the big guns. It instead shows what life is like for the rest of the riders that ride on the tour. I have seen many videos about the tour and this one is by far the best. You do have to read subtitles though. The buying of this movie is a good investment.
Was this review helpful to you?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home
View Cart
Bookmark This Page
Contact Us
