Indoor Cycling Training like you have never seen it before - enjoy the beauty of France while getting your ride indoors.

Ideally suited for all-round cycling work, this DVD has a great combination of flats and mild climbs. Warmup with a mild initial climb to help everyone “find their legs” followed by some beautiful flat paceline work. You’ll then encounter the tough climb of the day that lures out the two hammer heads of the group, who ultimately spend the rest of the ride trying to establish who keeps the lead. 

Every Global Ride virtual cycling DVD contains a live track in addition to the three coaching tracks.

Section 1: Prelude to a Climb 

The terrain flattens out a bit as we traverse a nice flat section through the trees from Cluses to Tangines. While the last climb was not very steep, it did provide an early challenge and knowing what lies ahead the group just enjoys the scenery before the serious work begins. 

Section 2: Proper Introductions 

Triathlon Europe holds a club ride to remind everyone about the team tryouts happening over the next 2 days. This segment is perfectly suited to ride at almost any level due to its very slight but continuous grade. Consequently, it is perfect for warming up without putting too many demands on the rider, yet challenging to set the tone for the day. 

Section 3: Who Wants to Play 

We head out of the valley, up towards the Col de Ramez and on to Ligey. While this was supposed to be just a friendly club ride in advance of the team tri-outs, this section drew out the first hammer-head of the group, determined to make his mark. Little did he know that this effort was not going to be a simple show of force, as he is quickly chased by a rider determined to bridge the gap. 

Section 4: Still Friends 

While no one likes to get caught in a break-away, it’s at least a consolation when the one who catches you is one of your training buddies. The next seven minutes allow for a bit of recovery while still maintaining a strong cadence and significant speed through a simple 4% graded section of this climb. 

Section 5: Catch Me If You Can 

After the last friendly seven minutes, the ride must have been getting just a bit too polite, as the chaser becomes the punisher. Finding a section that resembles the nice flat to mild grades of a typical time trial, our two lead riders go at it again, providing an outstanding finish to a most beautiful ride. 

Bonus Pilates for TriAthletes 

Cyclists know how important a strong core is for both comfort and performance on the bike. The key to eliminating back, shoulder and neck pain is to develop a strong core. As a bonus, an extra 30-minute pilates section follows the cycling in "Club Ride in France."

Coaching Tracks 

Since the first DVD made in Hawaii, Global Ride has been providing coaches from all over the world to help you get the most out of these virtual rides. Each coach having their own style and objectives. With the France series you can ride to the DVD's Featured Coach, Fiona Ford, a British Triathlon coach, National Championship and International Gold medallist for World & European Triathlon, Aquathlon & Duathlons. 

This DVD also explores a bit of role-playing to help transport the rider into the scene both mentally and visually. For a different coaching track, Gene Nacey & Tom Scotto play two coaches out for a ride with their students, each vying for open spots with Triathlon Europe. 

Music By:  Wildhouse,  Phil Hiett featuring Sapphira Kelly, Jeff Alford, 54 featuring Lawson, DJ Mozy, Shwarz & Funk, Groove State, Yahel, Atom