Spinervals Virtual Reality 5.0 Louisville Training Ride DVD

I loved the virtual Louisville race from Coach Troy Jacobsen - this DVD has a long 3.5 hr indoor cycling and can be quite challenging for an intermediate triathlete like me. I use the spinervals DVD for 2 yrs, preparing for triathlons and honestly I prefer shorter but more intense spinning work outs. This year I plan to do a full IM in Louisville and I wanted to do the actual course while training indoors. Coach Troy gives a lots of good advises during this DVD regarding fueling, pace, weather etc. Trying to keep the cadence in the recommended gear, as his strong team is doing, is quite challenging for me - but gives me a good idea about the course and what to expect from. Since will be hot and humid I think the indoor biking ( cranking up the heat , eventually using the helmet indoor) may mimic the race day conditions and add value to the training.I recommend this DVD for the triathletes who , for whatever reasons, cannot have the long bike outdoors , and for those who want to train in extreme harsh condition (physical and mental).As usual the Amazon had an excellent delivery service.

This is the first On The Road Spinervals DVD I've done and I loved it! It is an excellent zone 2-3 workout. I did the entire 3+ hours and road 55 miles, but you could just ride 1-2 hours of it for a shorter workout and build up to 3 hours. Coach Troy talks the entire time, giving training and nutrition advice on doing an ironman distance triathlon. While some might not like the constant narration, it kept me from getting bored and it kept me focused on the workout and my goals. There is also a music on/off option. I had it on, and it was just kind of upbeat background music.

5 stars. This is my second spinervals DVD, and I love it! This offers a VERY nice preview of the IM Louisville bike course. Coach Troy give lots of tips and suggestions along the way. I could nitpick and complain about the background music, but you do have the option to disable the music before you start the video (as well as Troy's commentary). I'll probably order other Spinervals virtual ride DVD's, as I'm really enjoying this DVD.

Not bad.....not as good as the Kona DVD....but good for a long ride on the indoor trainer. Recommend as an addition to your riding DVD library