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Yes, it can be quite boring to train indoor during the snowy, wintry weather but GlobalRide makes an hour go by quite quickly, and with a challenge.

Their Speed and Power in Italy has been a part of my cycling DVDs collection for a while now; today I broke in their new production, Urban Assault in Italy. I loved it just as much!

The options of coaches on/off, different languages, class or open road format, and music on/off offer needed variety; the digital display of time left is helpful; the scenery is lovely; and the bonus track (this time – ball training) is a valuable added bonus. The ‘pros’ can put their power meter to work alright.

Suggestions for future productions: a gradient display of the terrain? A view of the class when using that option, even if as lesser portion of a split screen?

Product Description
This DVD offers both flexibility and challenge to any cyclists, at any level. The entire workout is 1 hour long. The warm up and cool down are each only 3 minutes, so theres not a lot of time for chit chatting. After an 8 minute set of flats and slight grades over looking the Ligurian coast, you are faced with the first of 2 twenty minute climbs that can be approached as either a 2 X 20 Power workout, or as a dual Steady State or Tempo ride with a 6 minute recover section between them. You set the agenda, and let the cities of Sori, Rapallo, Portofino and Camogli set the scenes. Unlike previous Global Ride DVDs shot in predominantly quiet rural areas, this DVD is shot right in the heart of these beautiful coastal cities, showing off both their architecture as well as their unique footprint along the coastlines they define.

Buy it, use it — your body and spirit will feel great!

Rating: 5 / 5