Two great programs on one disc! 170 minutes total.
Fausto Coppi, "Il Vero Fausto" (The True Fausto): Italy's Fausto Coppi
was one of the most exciting, charismatic, and winning cyclists all time.
Coppi's private life was also the stuff of drama. From his domination of the
'40s and '50s to his untimely early death in 1960, it's all covered here.
Jacques Anquetil: "The Man, The Mystery, The Legend": This remarkable
film penetrates the myth surrounding the 5 time winner of the Tour de France.
Haunted by the specter of loneliness and death, superstitious and shy,
Anquetil's racing glories and his personal foibles are all exposed in this very
well made film. Carefully researched and full of valuable 1st hand accounts.
The
Tour Baby!
Behind the scenes at the Tour de France.
The "Tour Baby" chronicles Scott Coady's amazing journey following the entire
2000 Tour de France. Going from a complete outsider at the start of the race to
standing atop the winner's podium at the finish, Scott not only filmed the race,
he became part of ti! Full of many surprises and special guests from the
European Pro Road scene, this film is the next best thing to being there. In
some ways, even better!
"This film brought back great memories - both painful and poignant. I
loved it!" - Davis Phinney, 7-Eleven
Also includes free bonuses: 2001 Alpe D'Huez short film and 2002 Tour de
France short film plus an interview with the filmmaker.
DVD - The Tour Baby! $24.95
Road to Paris DVD ~
Groundbreaking European produced documentary that follows Lance Armstrong and
his US Postal team for 27 days in April 2001 as they prepare for the 2001 TDF.
Footage takes you inside team meetings as well as along for rides in the team
car with director Johan Bruyneel during some of cycling's greatest races
including Amstel Gold and Paris-Roubaix. 52 minutes.
An epic tale of cycling strength, masterly tactics, first-hand bike handling
on the gut-wrenching cobbled climbs of Flanders and not a little low cunning!
Watch in awe as a rider takes on Belgian's best and shows how he can outwit some
of the best known names in the sport. 240 minutes.
New - all three Greg Lemond
Classics now in DVD ~
1986 Tour de France ~
One of the best tours in recent history, Bernard Hinault
and Greg Lemond duel to the end. All the drama is excellently captured
on this British produced video. A Sunday in Hell,
Paris-Roubaix 1976 - "Arguably the best film ever made about
professional cycling." International Film Guide. Over 90 minutes of suspense
that will leave you limp from the pain and excitement. The great names
- Merckx, De Vlaeminck, Martens, Moser - clash in battle over the brutal
pave of the North.
"...a true masterpiece of cycling cinematography...This
is a must video for every cycling fan's collection." Rich
Carlson, Winning Magazine
1989 Tour de France ~
"The greatest race of all time - in ANY sport!"
Considered by many the greatest finish in the history of
sport, you can't live without this 90 minute video of the closest TDF ever!
For most Americans, this is the race that put bicycle racing on the map.
It's the race that made Greg Lemond a legend.
1990
Tour de France ~
1990 TDF - One of the most acclaimed cycling videos, the 1900 Tour follows
Greg Lemond's pursuit of what becomes his last TDF victory. Every major
breakaway is covered plus the best high-speed descents on film. Beautiful
footage front to back.
First
Ever World Mountain Bike Championships ~
Durango, Co. If you are a fan of the sport, you owe it
to yourself to know its roots! A lot has changed since
1990 and it's all here to see - downhill, dual-slalom, trials, and
cross-country. A really fun video! Includes the original music score, pro interviews, and more.
1 hour long.
2000 World Championship and 2000 Giro di Lombardia ~
Combined in 2 action
packed videos. Join the victors on
the podium in Plouay, France then move to the action
packed contest between Zabel, Casgrande, Beli, and Rumsas as the world's
strongest cycling teams clash head-to-head in the north of France. An
excellent view of team tactics at the highest level.
