Bike-O-Vision Live Strong, Stay Healthy and Win Big by Cycling!
“Live the movie ” Picture from my recent trip (Nov 2015) to Death Valley via Las Vegas by bike. Totally inspired by your Death Valley ride and the many other fantastic rides that we ride to at Quest Cycle every day! I have to say I felt like I was in a 3 D version of one of your movies for 9 days! A fantastic experience that I don’t think I would have tried if it hadn’t been for your inspired film work. Lots more great adventures on the bike to bring these virtual rides to reality “Live the movie ” Richard Evans, Partner Quest Fitness, Kennebunk, ME
About.com Review: Bike-O-Vision Series of Virtual Reality DVDs for the Trainer
"They certainly improve the experience at least 100%"
"I have a buddy who rides the trainer every day during the winter, 30 minutes at a time like he's serving a prison sentence. I gave him two of these DVDs to check out. He told me that he found himself doing 45 minutes or more with the Bike-O-Vision DVDs, simply because they made the time interesting and pass by that much more quickly." David Fiedler - Bicycling Expert About.com/bicycling
"They certainly improve the experience at least 100%"
"I have a buddy who rides the trainer every day during the winter, 30 minutes at a time like he's serving a prison sentence. I gave him two of these DVDs to check out. He told me that he found himself doing 45 minutes or more with the Bike-O-Vision DVDs, simply because they made the time interesting and pass by that much more quickly." David Fiedler - Bicycling Expert About.com/bicycling
I'm 92 years old and for the last year I've ridden 25 to 30 miles per day for six days a week on my stationary bike using the Bike-O-Vision videos. I love them. David B., Goodyear, Arizona
This is an awesome cycling DVD!!!!!!! We appreciate your Cycling dvds so much!!!! We are keeping fit and really enjoying our travelling around the world on our indoor bikes......looking forward to the next presentation! We have an awesome library - collection from your company. We really appreciate your hard work putting them together for us. Blessings, Rosalind & Richard, La Porte, IN
I’ve pretty much doubled my spin times... They got here pretty fast and the Sheep’s Head Ireland is lovely.....also have watched the North Wales which is stunning. You’re right there isn’t a huge difference between the upscaled regular dvds and the blu rays on my tiny tv but I may get a larger tv for my home gym just because of this wonderful series. I’ve pretty much doubled my spin times to watch each video all the way through which is great. Thank you so much. Bonnie N., Aurora, Canada
I wanted to take a minute to thank you for all the hours of riding pleasure you have brought my way. I am the proud owner of 87 of your videos and cannot wait for the next releases.
Three weeks ago I suffered a heart attack due to a blockage. Fortunately, and mostly because I have been riding my stationary bike so much over the last year, I suffered no heart damage and am already back riding 10-15 miles a day as part of my rehab. I credit your work for keeping me motivated and excited about riding each and every day.
My best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year for Bike O Vision. Regards, CH , Woodbridge, VA
Three weeks ago I suffered a heart attack due to a blockage. Fortunately, and mostly because I have been riding my stationary bike so much over the last year, I suffered no heart damage and am already back riding 10-15 miles a day as part of my rehab. I credit your work for keeping me motivated and excited about riding each and every day.
My best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year for Bike O Vision. Regards, CH , Woodbridge, VA
For the first time in my life I'm enjoying exercising and the time (miles) fly by with these DVD's!!! Using these DVD's and my $15 floor cycle, my knees have improved dramatically AND immediately AND I'm loosing weight! I'm so glad I found you! Susan M., Arizona
They are just amazing! Today I received the DVD’s. I wanted to thank you for the professional work. They couldn’t be much better than they are. They are just amazing. Kindly send me any new DVD releases. Hopefully I will buy the whole archive. Hani Abou Al Aynien, Whim Gym Fitness Studios, Lebanon
Thanks for the personal service and the video tours! My wife and I are really enjoying the scenery and the soundtracks which help us maintain a pedal cadence. Your video tours are fun, visually entertaining and make the ride on a stationary bike almost real! They are better than the digital ones that use a tablet device which end up being somewhat jerky. We bought 8 different European tours to start with and love them, so we can't wait to get more. I applaud you and Liz for finding the very interesting places you select for the tours, they are highly motivating and I notice a lot of cyclists along the routes. Keep up doing these very interesting tours! Joe Talaba, Bay Village, OH
Thank you for doing such a great job and offering such a great selection! I have had significant health challenges, including heart and lungs. And as I have been referred for a lung transplant, it is critical to continue to exercise to maintain and build strength and endurance as much as possible, especially with the transplant having been put on hold. I am, however, sensitive to climate changes, making outdoor exercise problematic during many months of the year, so I put my bike up on a trainer. While that has helped with the climate issues, I was losing interest, and reading wasn't helping, so a friend loaned me a couple of your DVD's.
Now I find myself looking forward to the next ride, and also found some unexpected benefits. Though I'm viewing it on a fairly small laptop, I still manage to put myself into the videos so convincingly that I find myself leaning into some of the turns and braking as we approach stop signs. With all that focus on the DVD, I don't focus as much on shortness of breath or muscle weakness. That plus the imagined ride outside in the fresh air and actually going somewhere leaves me feeling a greater sense of accomplishment, health, and normalcy.
Thank you for doing such a great job and offering such a great selection! I am very excited to see more videos, and of course I also hope to see even more health benefits. Joyce Elder, Washington
Now I find myself looking forward to the next ride, and also found some unexpected benefits. Though I'm viewing it on a fairly small laptop, I still manage to put myself into the videos so convincingly that I find myself leaning into some of the turns and braking as we approach stop signs. With all that focus on the DVD, I don't focus as much on shortness of breath or muscle weakness. That plus the imagined ride outside in the fresh air and actually going somewhere leaves me feeling a greater sense of accomplishment, health, and normalcy.
Thank you for doing such a great job and offering such a great selection! I am very excited to see more videos, and of course I also hope to see even more health benefits. Joyce Elder, Washington
I've biked half way across Europe so far and have loved every minute. As a doctor with bad knees, I learned 30 years ago that instead of jogging, biking is the way to go. Biking is good not only for aerobics, but also for knee health. I discovered Bike O Vision in time to train for a knee replacement and am now using the videos for rehab. I've biked half way across Europe so far and have loved every minute. Good job! Kathryn A Koch, MD
I absolutely love these dvds. It's like National Geo on steroids. I'm 68 yrs old. I've taken 2" off my waist already. I also have a fan in front of my exercycle at some distance, of course, to simulate wind in my face. It adds to the authenticity of the ride. Thanks again for an exercise program that isn't like one. It's like a Viking river cruise. Keep up the good work. Anthony Wojtecki, Ft Myers, FL
I've bought several DVDs from a company called Bike-O-Vision. If you watch one of their DVDs when you are on your exercise bike you will feel like you are riding down a beautiful trail. Their videos of places like Hollywood, Hawaii, and various European cities are beautiful and watching them make the time fly by. I would encourage you to take a look at the Bike-O-Vision website to see demonstrations of many of their videos and learn about special offers. In addition to buying DVDs you can also download digital files directly for your computer or tablet or buy biking music on their website. Bernadette DeArmond, Palo Alto, CA
I wanted to tell you how much I love the DVD's... "Hope you're doing well and you had a good time in Europe. I wanted to tell you how much I love the DVD's. I spin an hour nearly every day and the scenery, along with my Pandora, make my workouts wonderful. I look forward to them and love being able to see so many different places. I'm eager to see the new ones so please let me know what you've added to your locations and when they'll be available for purchase. I've told many friends about the DVD's so I hope you'll see more orders coming through. Have a great day." Susan Pellino, Norcross, GA
Great stuff... "Hi Liz and Jan, The Blu-ray's arrived yesterday! Great stuff. Attached 2 pictures, alas not the 65" screen, was too close to it for comfort, so only 50" screen :-) Pictures snapped with I Phone. Thanks for the service!" Warm regards from Spain, Job Onkenhout
I now look FORWARD to exercising!.. "Thank you so much for coming up with these wonderful dvd's and sharing them! I hurt my knee and could no longer jog or power-walk. Feeling rather depressed and sorry for myself, I bought an exercise bike, expecting to be bored. I decided to give your dvd's a try and I'm SO glad I did. I now look FORWARD to exercising! Plus, biking in sunny locales has proved to be 'my secret weapon' to fend off the Mid-West winter blues. I know it sounds corny to say that these dvd's have been life-altering, but that's exactly what they've been! Thank you, again, So much! Mary Sullivan
Just a note to say how much I'm enjoying your DVDs... "Right now I have the Loire Valley up and it certainly brings back great memories of our time there in 2001. I remember fondly our walk from the chateau at Amboise up to Leonardo's house, Clos Luce, which was so interesting. And we had a lovely light lunch at the Salon de The facing the bottom of the ramp leading up to the chateau. Can't wait to slip in the Lake Como DVD. We were in Italy in 2012 riding L'Eroica in Tuscany, and on our way down, we stopped in Bellagio for a couple days and rode up to Madonna del Ghisallo in a morning mist. On the way, we paused in Civenna for an overlook just when the sun broke through the clouds and spread gold dust over the lake surface far below. Keep up the great work, and if you're ever back in Europe, check out Alsace and the Vosges mountains and the lovely towns along the Route du Vin from Marlenheim south." Dave Fonda, Freeport, IL (2014)
Great stuff... "Hi Liz and Jan, The Blu-ray's arrived yesterday! Great stuff. Attached 2 pictures, alas not the 65" screen, was too close to it for comfort, so only 50" screen :-) Pictures snapped with I Phone. Thanks for the service!" Warm regards from Spain, Job Onkenhout
I now look FORWARD to exercising!.. "Thank you so much for coming up with these wonderful dvd's and sharing them! I hurt my knee and could no longer jog or power-walk. Feeling rather depressed and sorry for myself, I bought an exercise bike, expecting to be bored. I decided to give your dvd's a try and I'm SO glad I did. I now look FORWARD to exercising! Plus, biking in sunny locales has proved to be 'my secret weapon' to fend off the Mid-West winter blues. I know it sounds corny to say that these dvd's have been life-altering, but that's exactly what they've been! Thank you, again, So much! Mary Sullivan
Just a note to say how much I'm enjoying your DVDs... "Right now I have the Loire Valley up and it certainly brings back great memories of our time there in 2001. I remember fondly our walk from the chateau at Amboise up to Leonardo's house, Clos Luce, which was so interesting. And we had a lovely light lunch at the Salon de The facing the bottom of the ramp leading up to the chateau. Can't wait to slip in the Lake Como DVD. We were in Italy in 2012 riding L'Eroica in Tuscany, and on our way down, we stopped in Bellagio for a couple days and rode up to Madonna del Ghisallo in a morning mist. On the way, we paused in Civenna for an overlook just when the sun broke through the clouds and spread gold dust over the lake surface far below. Keep up the great work, and if you're ever back in Europe, check out Alsace and the Vosges mountains and the lovely towns along the Route du Vin from Marlenheim south." Dave Fonda, Freeport, IL (2014)
Bike-o-vision is helping me to have home physical therapy to get better... "Hello. I have bike-o-vision videos and ride them every winter as I live in Iowa. This November 26th I dislocated my left knee. I am now doing physical therapy 3 x week. One thing they have me do at therapy is riding a stationary bike using my heel on the left pedal as I do not have full range of motion yet. I had my husband put my bike on the Cyclops and can do the same thing on my home bike. I am using it with my left heel only for short time periods like 10 minutes at the most. It is not easy but I am going to get back (with time and physical therapy) to riding the normal way. Bike-o-vision is helping me to have home physical therapy to get better. The physical therapist said it would be 12 weeks to full range of motion, now I am up to 4 weeks post injury. I will keep pedaling, Sabrina in Iowa"
Bike-O-Vision thank you for providing virtual cycling videos on Blu-Ray! "I wanted to get that out of the way first, because of my love for blu-ray. When it comes to virtual cycling videos the more realistic you can get the better. For me its helps me get into indoor cycling when i can totally immerse myself into the video."
When it comes to high quality cycling videos I think its hard to beat Bike-O-Vision... "They really have the market cornered on variety too! You can do a virtual ride in a National Park here in the USA or travel to Austria or even Hawaii! They also have a "try a ride" option on their website where you can do a short demo of a particular ride you are thinking about purchasing. This is a great option for those of how would like to try before we buy. I recently had the chance to try out The Grand Tetons-Wyoming on Blu-Ray and Yellowstone National Park on DVD. Both are pretty amazing videos. The camera work is perfect. You will experience no bumps or shaky scenes. The Blu-Ray adds that extra bit of pop to the colors and textures of the video. Its amazingly real looking. The dvd is great too, but you do see the difference in the Blu-Ray quality. Both videos are broken up into different sections. This morning I was in a rush so I just took a quick 20 minute ride to see Old Faithful. I have to admit it was pretty cool to pull in at the exact time it was going off. One of the things that stands out to me on Bike-o-Visions videos is how when you arrive at a scenic place they actually pull in and stop for a few seconds to look at it. To me this is a nice touch that I haven't seen in a lot of videos. Check out Bike-O-Vision and I bet you find a particular ride that will appeal to you. They always have some amazing sales going on too!" Gabe Rodgers ozarksbiketrails.com
Bike-O-Vision thank you for providing virtual cycling videos on Blu-Ray! "I wanted to get that out of the way first, because of my love for blu-ray. When it comes to virtual cycling videos the more realistic you can get the better. For me its helps me get into indoor cycling when i can totally immerse myself into the video."
When it comes to high quality cycling videos I think its hard to beat Bike-O-Vision... "They really have the market cornered on variety too! You can do a virtual ride in a National Park here in the USA or travel to Austria or even Hawaii! They also have a "try a ride" option on their website where you can do a short demo of a particular ride you are thinking about purchasing. This is a great option for those of how would like to try before we buy. I recently had the chance to try out The Grand Tetons-Wyoming on Blu-Ray and Yellowstone National Park on DVD. Both are pretty amazing videos. The camera work is perfect. You will experience no bumps or shaky scenes. The Blu-Ray adds that extra bit of pop to the colors and textures of the video. Its amazingly real looking. The dvd is great too, but you do see the difference in the Blu-Ray quality. Both videos are broken up into different sections. This morning I was in a rush so I just took a quick 20 minute ride to see Old Faithful. I have to admit it was pretty cool to pull in at the exact time it was going off. One of the things that stands out to me on Bike-o-Visions videos is how when you arrive at a scenic place they actually pull in and stop for a few seconds to look at it. To me this is a nice touch that I haven't seen in a lot of videos. Check out Bike-O-Vision and I bet you find a particular ride that will appeal to you. They always have some amazing sales going on too!" Gabe Rodgers ozarksbiketrails.com
Since I’ve started the indoor cycling my good cholesterol (HDL) is up 39%!.. “I’m recovering from an operation and my doctor advised me to do some light aerobic exercise to aid my rehabilitation. I got the Bike-O-Vision Blue Ridge Parkway Blu Ray Disc about four months ago and have been using it over and over again almost every day! I also have to tell you a side-effect of these workouts: at my last check-up my doctor told me since I’ve started the indoor cycling my good cholesterol (HDL) is up 39%!" J.G. from NY
I think these are the best virtual cycling videos made... "Hello. I appreciate and believe in your product. I think these are the best virtual cycling videos made. Thank you for you work. Nick Lippens Sept. 2013 I am really enjoying your journeys! The sunset at Death Valley was gorgeous, and the clouds in Olympia State Park were stunning. Interesting riding on the "wrong" side of the road in St. Croix. Keep up the good work. Nice variety of music too. Laurie Gabriel, Colorado
Thank you soo much for the trip down memory lane every morning on my indoor bike! "30 years ago I studied for a year at the Presidio of Monterey, CA. I daily ran an 8 mile route that included the scenic road along the ocean from the 17 mile drive turnoff to downtown Monterey. Although I knew my route was special, I didn't realize it was special enough to be included in an American Gems DVD. Thank you soo much for the trip down memory lane every morning on my indoor bike!" Sincerely, Denise Pieratos
"Quite frankly, without the Bike-O-Vision DVDs, I'm not sure if I would even use my stationary bicycle... I own a stationary bike not because I really like biking so much, but because I want to improve my cardiovascular status and become more physically fit. I am on the lean side, so as I read the testimonials from others about how they have lost weight working out, I have to chuckle. I've actually gained a few pounds as what fat I had has turned to muscle and I'm now so much more toned up. So I guess it works either way - if you are overweight it helps to shed the pounds and if you are underweight, it firms you up - so it's a win-win either way. As it is, I look forward to the workouts on the bike because I do love all the "journeys" that I get to take watching the BOV. In fact, I workout on the bike a lot longer each time because I don't want to quit as I want to see what's next - what's around that bend in the road or over the top of the hill! I have all the DVDs but two, so I never get bored, nor do I memorize any of the DVDs to the point that the surprise element is gone. Also, I really get into the BOV journeys and have noticed that if the DVD depicts going downhill, the pedaling seems easier, even if the intensity level is up on the bicycle. Conversely, if the scene is going uphill, the cycling seems harder even if the intensity setting is at a lower level. That's because the journeys are so well done, that you feel like you are actually there. The Yellowstone Park BOV absolutely takes my breath away, as does the Puerto Rico DVD. My husband watches the DVDs while I work out, as he, too, loves the DVDs. We are actually planning our next vacation based on some of the places we've seen on the BOV journeys. The Blu-Ray version makes these DVDs the ultimate in viewing pleasure and is definitely worth the extra expense. If I had to pick four favorites from the first 22 full screen DVDs (that's hard to do, as they are all great!) to re-do for blu-ray, it would be: 1. Puerto Rico; 2. Southwest Mexico; 3. Zion National Park and South Utah; and 4. Grand Canyon & Sedona. However, any DVD you re-do in blu-ray, I will buy! I am one satisfied customer! " Suzanne Cotton, Kansas
I think these are the best virtual cycling videos made... "Hello. I appreciate and believe in your product. I think these are the best virtual cycling videos made. Thank you for you work. Nick Lippens Sept. 2013 I am really enjoying your journeys! The sunset at Death Valley was gorgeous, and the clouds in Olympia State Park were stunning. Interesting riding on the "wrong" side of the road in St. Croix. Keep up the good work. Nice variety of music too. Laurie Gabriel, Colorado
Thank you soo much for the trip down memory lane every morning on my indoor bike! "30 years ago I studied for a year at the Presidio of Monterey, CA. I daily ran an 8 mile route that included the scenic road along the ocean from the 17 mile drive turnoff to downtown Monterey. Although I knew my route was special, I didn't realize it was special enough to be included in an American Gems DVD. Thank you soo much for the trip down memory lane every morning on my indoor bike!" Sincerely, Denise Pieratos
"Quite frankly, without the Bike-O-Vision DVDs, I'm not sure if I would even use my stationary bicycle... I own a stationary bike not because I really like biking so much, but because I want to improve my cardiovascular status and become more physically fit. I am on the lean side, so as I read the testimonials from others about how they have lost weight working out, I have to chuckle. I've actually gained a few pounds as what fat I had has turned to muscle and I'm now so much more toned up. So I guess it works either way - if you are overweight it helps to shed the pounds and if you are underweight, it firms you up - so it's a win-win either way. As it is, I look forward to the workouts on the bike because I do love all the "journeys" that I get to take watching the BOV. In fact, I workout on the bike a lot longer each time because I don't want to quit as I want to see what's next - what's around that bend in the road or over the top of the hill! I have all the DVDs but two, so I never get bored, nor do I memorize any of the DVDs to the point that the surprise element is gone. Also, I really get into the BOV journeys and have noticed that if the DVD depicts going downhill, the pedaling seems easier, even if the intensity level is up on the bicycle. Conversely, if the scene is going uphill, the cycling seems harder even if the intensity setting is at a lower level. That's because the journeys are so well done, that you feel like you are actually there. The Yellowstone Park BOV absolutely takes my breath away, as does the Puerto Rico DVD. My husband watches the DVDs while I work out, as he, too, loves the DVDs. We are actually planning our next vacation based on some of the places we've seen on the BOV journeys. The Blu-Ray version makes these DVDs the ultimate in viewing pleasure and is definitely worth the extra expense. If I had to pick four favorites from the first 22 full screen DVDs (that's hard to do, as they are all great!) to re-do for blu-ray, it would be: 1. Puerto Rico; 2. Southwest Mexico; 3. Zion National Park and South Utah; and 4. Grand Canyon & Sedona. However, any DVD you re-do in blu-ray, I will buy! I am one satisfied customer! " Suzanne Cotton, Kansas
"Your videos and my recumbent bike have helped me lose 27 lbs to date." Thank You, Robert Kapciuk
As a direct result (of Bike-O-Vision) I had a great start to the biking season. "Thank you so much for sending me the bike-o-vision DVD's. They're great, I used them while I was recovering after my horrible bike crash to keep my fitness before I was cleared to ride and continued to use them on hard/boring indoor winter training rides. As a direct result, I had a great start to the biking season and did very well in numerous races. Not only was what you did helpful, it was an unbelievably kind thing to give to a person whom you've never met. I'm truly and sincerely grateful for what you did, it felt so good to receive them. I think my favorite is Napa because it reminds me of home." Jimbo Calrissian, Seattle, WA
It feels so real... "Hi my name is Brady Johnson and I have to tell you how much your DVD (All Across America) has helped me. First of all, I was a body builder and a marathon runner up until I had a stroke when I was 31 years old. It left my right side paralyzed and I've been in recovery ever since. I've tried lots of methods of training in my physical therapy to try to get back to that feeling of forward motion in a marathon and this is the closest I've come since the day before my stroke! It feels so real that sometimes I'll be cycling through a town (in the video), and I know it sounds weird but I'll be like "Hey, how ya'll doing?" - you know, like I'm really there! And this is the first workout I've done where I actually have some tension in my right leg muscles where I can tell that they got a good workout. The first day I got so into it that when it ended I just started it over and did the whole thing twice! I estimate I burned over 750 calories. And I liked the way it stopped to take a look at the cathedral. Thank you!" Brady Johnson, Belvidere, IL
Bike-o-vision is the difference between being focused on the misery of indoor cycling and being able to forget about it. No debate there!" Diana Patterson, Michigan
As a direct result (of Bike-O-Vision) I had a great start to the biking season. "Thank you so much for sending me the bike-o-vision DVD's. They're great, I used them while I was recovering after my horrible bike crash to keep my fitness before I was cleared to ride and continued to use them on hard/boring indoor winter training rides. As a direct result, I had a great start to the biking season and did very well in numerous races. Not only was what you did helpful, it was an unbelievably kind thing to give to a person whom you've never met. I'm truly and sincerely grateful for what you did, it felt so good to receive them. I think my favorite is Napa because it reminds me of home." Jimbo Calrissian, Seattle, WA
It feels so real... "Hi my name is Brady Johnson and I have to tell you how much your DVD (All Across America) has helped me. First of all, I was a body builder and a marathon runner up until I had a stroke when I was 31 years old. It left my right side paralyzed and I've been in recovery ever since. I've tried lots of methods of training in my physical therapy to try to get back to that feeling of forward motion in a marathon and this is the closest I've come since the day before my stroke! It feels so real that sometimes I'll be cycling through a town (in the video), and I know it sounds weird but I'll be like "Hey, how ya'll doing?" - you know, like I'm really there! And this is the first workout I've done where I actually have some tension in my right leg muscles where I can tell that they got a good workout. The first day I got so into it that when it ended I just started it over and did the whole thing twice! I estimate I burned over 750 calories. And I liked the way it stopped to take a look at the cathedral. Thank you!" Brady Johnson, Belvidere, IL
Bike-o-vision is the difference between being focused on the misery of indoor cycling and being able to forget about it. No debate there!" Diana Patterson, Michigan
I love them all and will continue to tell all my bicycling and treadmilling friends... " I have enjoyed every one of the six DVD's I purchased from you. Couldn't wait to open them and start my indoor journey on my exercise bike. I took a couple over to my mother's house and while she was unable that day to hop on her exercise bike and enjoy them, she and my 83 yr. old step-father both enjoyed watching the beautiful scenery of the Florida and the trip through America DVD's. I also gave two to my family physician who is an avid runner. California Coast and Santa Fe. I had already enjoyed them several times and passed them onto him and his wife. He said it would be a great motivator for some of his patients who find their exercise routine boring. My favorite two, which I am not giving away to anyone (haha) are the California Wine Country and Hawaii. I love them all and will continue to tell all my bicycling and treadmilling friends about them. Looking forward to ordering more in the near future, for myself, family and friends." All the best, Donna Wagner, Indianapolis, IN
I love to use my stationary bike with the Bike-O-Vision dvds. "I just had to tell you that I really enjoyed the Grand Tetons, Wyoming dvd sent recently to me. I have a very bad knee and my knee has become much more limber since I have been using your dvds. I love to use my stationary bike with the Bike-O-Vision dvds. I recommend Bike-O-Vision all the time! I have been using the dvds along with a weight loss program and I've lost 14.5 lbs. I credit exercise with helping me keep motivated, too. I look forward to your next dvd." Cecilia Baker, Jackson, OH.
Thanks again for the super service and the superlative reminders of home... "Wow!!! I ordered a set of 6 DVD's on a Thursday; in my mail box Sat AM, even with all the snow we've had this week in Oklahoma. Having spent all my youth and much of my adult life as a resident of western Sonoma County, watching your Wine Country, California Coast and Northern CA DVD's are the next best thing to being there in person. While I ordered these to view while riding the spin bike, I plan to order more as Christmas gifts for my many "SoCo" expat friends and relatives. Thanks again for the super service and the superlative reminders of home." Jim Whalon, Edmond, OK
"I am thoroughly enjoying my bike-o-vision dvds!! Thank you for your exceptional service and quality. (I thought me and my man were the only sellers on the web with almost instant shipping.) You Rock!" Rebecca Thomson
"An excellent A+ product. For anyone who loves to bike through time and space in the 3 seasons, this is a must for the winter months. I love this product - just purchased my second set of 6. The filming and music is perfect. Thanks for the genius involved. It is appreciated." Joanne Odegard, Mt. Airy, Maryland
I love to use my stationary bike with the Bike-O-Vision dvds. "I just had to tell you that I really enjoyed the Grand Tetons, Wyoming dvd sent recently to me. I have a very bad knee and my knee has become much more limber since I have been using your dvds. I love to use my stationary bike with the Bike-O-Vision dvds. I recommend Bike-O-Vision all the time! I have been using the dvds along with a weight loss program and I've lost 14.5 lbs. I credit exercise with helping me keep motivated, too. I look forward to your next dvd." Cecilia Baker, Jackson, OH.
Thanks again for the super service and the superlative reminders of home... "Wow!!! I ordered a set of 6 DVD's on a Thursday; in my mail box Sat AM, even with all the snow we've had this week in Oklahoma. Having spent all my youth and much of my adult life as a resident of western Sonoma County, watching your Wine Country, California Coast and Northern CA DVD's are the next best thing to being there in person. While I ordered these to view while riding the spin bike, I plan to order more as Christmas gifts for my many "SoCo" expat friends and relatives. Thanks again for the super service and the superlative reminders of home." Jim Whalon, Edmond, OK
"I am thoroughly enjoying my bike-o-vision dvds!! Thank you for your exceptional service and quality. (I thought me and my man were the only sellers on the web with almost instant shipping.) You Rock!" Rebecca Thomson
"An excellent A+ product. For anyone who loves to bike through time and space in the 3 seasons, this is a must for the winter months. I love this product - just purchased my second set of 6. The filming and music is perfect. Thanks for the genius involved. It is appreciated." Joanne Odegard, Mt. Airy, Maryland
"I have all your DVD's and I love them... I use them when I am not on the road such as too hot and too cold and bad weather. I have a 100 inch screen in my shed with a NEC projector and a real recumbent bike on a Travel Trac made in Italy, computer and all.. I ride 10 miles almost every day rain or shine. 6500 miles since heart by-pass 4 years ago (I will be 78 years old next month). I will also be signing up for the pre-release and I will stay tuned. Thanks so much!" James S. O'Daniel Jr, Trent Woods, NC
"Many thanks for the quick service and your excellent product... I spread the word about BOV every chance I get; sometimes it's funny. People ask me where I ride, and I tell them: Arizona, Mexico, California, Hawaii, St. Croix, the Carolinas, etc. With admiring looks, they sometimes reply: "You must rack up the frequent flyer miles!" I smile and say softly, "I never leave my house." The puzzled look that follows becomes an opportunity to talk about BOV, and how it's helped my cardiac recovery and fitness program. While most of my riding is targeted for time/distance, now and again I just take a leisurely ride through the Cascades, or down the California Coast, listening to my own music on my mp3 player for variety. The combination of low-level exercise, beautiful scenery and relaxing music does wonders for the soul, and that benefits the body, in my opinion, as much or more than a high-level workout. I'm looking forward to touring all the new Wide-Screen titles like that!" Keith Higgins, North Plainfield, NJ
"I've been telling everyone I know who exercises at home with a stationary bike, elliptical, or treadmill, about your DVDs. My stationary bike is a good Schwinn model with on-board computer that offers lots of workout programs. I rode it most days and replayed my summer bike rides in my head (see attached pictures for samples) while I rode nowhere. But wasn't the same and I struggled to get my heart rate up and maintain it over time. In late January this year, Neil bought 4 Bike-o-Vision DVDs for me. I popped in St. Croix and I was hooked. On the first ride I got my heart rate up over 140 and rode hell-bent for leather for the full 74 minutes. After that, I was hooked. I couldn't wait to get up and ride. It was no longer a ride to nowhere. Now I was riding somewhere. I was riding around Death Valley, Yosemite, and Florida. The quality of the pictures is amazing, clear and colourful, and I'm watching these on a big flat-screen TV. It's not just the pictures though. I've graduated to knowing that it's the music that gives me the best workout. In fact, I've started to mute some of the DVDs with the more passive music, while I play the music CD, or even one of the other DVDs with a better beat (Zion Nat'l Park has the best music), while I ride. Needless to say, all this biking has a wonderful side-effect, weight loss. In May we took a two-week trip to London and Naples. So in January I started really working at losing weight before the trip. My version of "packing light". I figured I could lose 10 lbs, but secretly hoped to lose 15. I lost a couple of lbs in January, cycling for 2 hours a day, to nowhere. But then I got your DVDs. Well, I took two DVDs a day, and thanks to Bike-o-Vision I lost almost 2 lbs a week. When I left for the trip I was 20 lbs lighter.
My exercise routine is now a simple one.
Take 2 DVDs a day to lose weight.
Take 1 DVD a day to maintain weight.
Please keep making new DVDs. New music CDs would be much appreciated too." Thank you so much, Nancy Eichhorn
"Many thanks for the quick service and your excellent product... I spread the word about BOV every chance I get; sometimes it's funny. People ask me where I ride, and I tell them: Arizona, Mexico, California, Hawaii, St. Croix, the Carolinas, etc. With admiring looks, they sometimes reply: "You must rack up the frequent flyer miles!" I smile and say softly, "I never leave my house." The puzzled look that follows becomes an opportunity to talk about BOV, and how it's helped my cardiac recovery and fitness program. While most of my riding is targeted for time/distance, now and again I just take a leisurely ride through the Cascades, or down the California Coast, listening to my own music on my mp3 player for variety. The combination of low-level exercise, beautiful scenery and relaxing music does wonders for the soul, and that benefits the body, in my opinion, as much or more than a high-level workout. I'm looking forward to touring all the new Wide-Screen titles like that!" Keith Higgins, North Plainfield, NJ
"I've been telling everyone I know who exercises at home with a stationary bike, elliptical, or treadmill, about your DVDs. My stationary bike is a good Schwinn model with on-board computer that offers lots of workout programs. I rode it most days and replayed my summer bike rides in my head (see attached pictures for samples) while I rode nowhere. But wasn't the same and I struggled to get my heart rate up and maintain it over time. In late January this year, Neil bought 4 Bike-o-Vision DVDs for me. I popped in St. Croix and I was hooked. On the first ride I got my heart rate up over 140 and rode hell-bent for leather for the full 74 minutes. After that, I was hooked. I couldn't wait to get up and ride. It was no longer a ride to nowhere. Now I was riding somewhere. I was riding around Death Valley, Yosemite, and Florida. The quality of the pictures is amazing, clear and colourful, and I'm watching these on a big flat-screen TV. It's not just the pictures though. I've graduated to knowing that it's the music that gives me the best workout. In fact, I've started to mute some of the DVDs with the more passive music, while I play the music CD, or even one of the other DVDs with a better beat (Zion Nat'l Park has the best music), while I ride. Needless to say, all this biking has a wonderful side-effect, weight loss. In May we took a two-week trip to London and Naples. So in January I started really working at losing weight before the trip. My version of "packing light". I figured I could lose 10 lbs, but secretly hoped to lose 15. I lost a couple of lbs in January, cycling for 2 hours a day, to nowhere. But then I got your DVDs. Well, I took two DVDs a day, and thanks to Bike-o-Vision I lost almost 2 lbs a week. When I left for the trip I was 20 lbs lighter.
My exercise routine is now a simple one.
Take 2 DVDs a day to lose weight.
Take 1 DVD a day to maintain weight.
Please keep making new DVDs. New music CDs would be much appreciated too." Thank you so much, Nancy Eichhorn
Although I bought the DVDs for Nancy I now ride daily watching your DVDs... "By the way your DVDs are great, I originally bought a set of 4 for my wife. She loves to bike but in Ottawa you're limited by the weather. Using an indoor bike is OK, but it wasn't until she had the Bike-O-Vision DVDs that she really started getting a god workout. Although I bought the DVDs for Nancy I now ride daily watching your DVDs." Thanks again." Neil Cook, Ottawa
Your dvds have been a wonderful distraction for me to use and I get to travel, too. "Due to a knee injury I've been unable to do a lot of aerobics I was used to doing - hiking, walking, etc. I use a stationary bike to stretch and loosen the knee - your dvds have been a wonderful distraction for me to use and I get to travel, too." Cecilia Baker, Ohio
It is like going to Hawaii but not having to pay the airfare... "I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your Hawaiian bikeovision. I use it for my cycling class and my class really enjoys it. It is like going to Hawaii but not having to pay the airfare, this way everyone goes biking in Hawaii. As soon as I can pool some cash together I'll trying to decide which one to get next." Thanks again, Enjoying Hawaii here in Minnesota, Karen Oseland
They are wonderful. "My wife (Jan) who is my cycling team captain, got me four more of your videos. They are wonderful. I't so nice to ride on a cold wet day in Hawaii or St Croix. By the way St Croix was a little nervy till I got used to them driving on the opposite side. I appreciate all the work you have done to create these and am telling all my friends about them. Continued success. :) " Mike Irwin, Hillsboro OR
Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me my exercise life back!!!! "I've purchased and worked with several of your bike-o-vision DVD's. I'm a Southern California native and I work late hours and look forward to my indoor training session to different states / countries. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me my exercise life back!!!!" C. Greene
Then I found BOV, and since then I'm putting in an hour a day on the bike with a lot of enjoyment. "I had a mild MI in January '09, and couldn't keep up the co-pays on my cardiac rehab. Knowing I had to do something, I invested some $$ to buy a recumbent exercise bike, and for the first couple of weeks, fitfully tried to get the exercise I needed. Then I found BOV, and since then I'm putting in an hour a day on the bike with a lot of enjoyment. My first selection included the California Coast, which I have driven in reality a number of times. I'm enjoying actually seeing some of it for the first time, because when you're driving, you miss a lot! I'm an old geezer, so I love driving the coast road listening to 60s surf tunes. I've just ordered a bunch more of your well-filmed DVDs, considering them more of an investment than an expense. Thanks, and thanks especially for the Memorial Day special that sent a duplicate set to the troops overseas; as a veteran, I know how much they will appreciate scenes from home. I'm looking forward to more of your excellent scenics. I love the All Across America - North Carolina segment; it got me leaning the turns and indoor cycling like crazy! Regards, Keith Higgins, NJ PS. A guy I work with borrowed the Yosemite volume, and said his kids put down their video games and started jogging through the park. I'm having trouble getting it back from him! Kudos, and thanks (my wife thanks you, too)
Your dvds have been a wonderful distraction for me to use and I get to travel, too. "Due to a knee injury I've been unable to do a lot of aerobics I was used to doing - hiking, walking, etc. I use a stationary bike to stretch and loosen the knee - your dvds have been a wonderful distraction for me to use and I get to travel, too." Cecilia Baker, Ohio
It is like going to Hawaii but not having to pay the airfare... "I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your Hawaiian bikeovision. I use it for my cycling class and my class really enjoys it. It is like going to Hawaii but not having to pay the airfare, this way everyone goes biking in Hawaii. As soon as I can pool some cash together I'll trying to decide which one to get next." Thanks again, Enjoying Hawaii here in Minnesota, Karen Oseland
They are wonderful. "My wife (Jan) who is my cycling team captain, got me four more of your videos. They are wonderful. I't so nice to ride on a cold wet day in Hawaii or St Croix. By the way St Croix was a little nervy till I got used to them driving on the opposite side. I appreciate all the work you have done to create these and am telling all my friends about them. Continued success. :) " Mike Irwin, Hillsboro OR
Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me my exercise life back!!!! "I've purchased and worked with several of your bike-o-vision DVD's. I'm a Southern California native and I work late hours and look forward to my indoor training session to different states / countries. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me my exercise life back!!!!" C. Greene
Then I found BOV, and since then I'm putting in an hour a day on the bike with a lot of enjoyment. "I had a mild MI in January '09, and couldn't keep up the co-pays on my cardiac rehab. Knowing I had to do something, I invested some $$ to buy a recumbent exercise bike, and for the first couple of weeks, fitfully tried to get the exercise I needed. Then I found BOV, and since then I'm putting in an hour a day on the bike with a lot of enjoyment. My first selection included the California Coast, which I have driven in reality a number of times. I'm enjoying actually seeing some of it for the first time, because when you're driving, you miss a lot! I'm an old geezer, so I love driving the coast road listening to 60s surf tunes. I've just ordered a bunch more of your well-filmed DVDs, considering them more of an investment than an expense. Thanks, and thanks especially for the Memorial Day special that sent a duplicate set to the troops overseas; as a veteran, I know how much they will appreciate scenes from home. I'm looking forward to more of your excellent scenics. I love the All Across America - North Carolina segment; it got me leaning the turns and indoor cycling like crazy! Regards, Keith Higgins, NJ PS. A guy I work with borrowed the Yosemite volume, and said his kids put down their video games and started jogging through the park. I'm having trouble getting it back from him! Kudos, and thanks (my wife thanks you, too)
Thank heaven for Bike-O-Vision. "I'm so glad I purchased the Bike-0-Vision dvds. I'm able to view them on a 27" screen just above eye level. It's sensational. Having driven down Highway 1, the California Coast took me back there on my bike. The Bike-O-Vision dvds made riding indoors much more enjoyable. And for a change I sometimes listen to my favorite cds. Our extended winter in St. Louis made them all the more valuable. I'll be riding indoors if summer temperatures reach the high 90's and definitely on rainy weekends. Thank heaven for Bike-O-Vision. : ) Marilyn Harmon, St. Louis
An excellent indoor alternative to outdoor cycling. "This is the first Bike-O-Vision DVD that I purchased, and it's definitely my favorite! Zion's National Park and the surrounding area in Southern Utah has some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. As a road cyclist, I bicycle commute and tour over 3000 miles per year. For wet or wintery days, this DVD is an excellent indoor alternative to outdoor cycling.
WHAT REALLY WORKS:
The idea is to incorporate this video into a bicycle touring simulation, and make it as realistic as possible. I play this DVD in a portable DVD player on my recumbent style stationary bike's book stand (so the screen is right in front of my face). The closer you can get to the screen, the more realistic it will seem, and the easier it will be to get into the "zone". Using this DVD, I am able to really focus on my workout and enjoy the scenery... just like a bike tour (whereas, when I worked out to a movie, I'd tend to get distracted and lose my intensity and technique).
WHAT DOESN'T WORK:
This video is NOT a movie! Don't expect to pop in this DVD on a Saturday night, recline on the couch with a pizza, and be entertained. YOU HAVE TO BE PEDALING (or walking/running on a treadmill)! But, it also doesn't work if you're pedaling with the video screen on the other side of the room. YOU HAVE TO BE CLOSE TO THE SCREEN! (Or you need to have a very big screen.)
ABOUT THE MUSIC:
Personally, I really like the music! This DVD includes a great variety of instrumental style music. However, others may prefer to work out to their own music. If this is the case, just turn down the volume on the TV, and crank up whatever motivates your workout. The value of this DVD far surpasses the selling price based on the video alone!
BAD WEATHER DAYS:
This DVD is an effective cure for the bad weather blues! Until I discovered this DVD, I didn't have a good alternative to outdoor cycling. Rainy days and winter days used to mean that I wouldn't really enjoy my workout. Now, I honestly look forward to getting up early in the morning to bicycle tour through the red mountain cliffs and monuments of southern Utah." -- DVD #16 Zion Nat Park & So Utah, by Joseph L. Bolton "JoeBo" (Troy, MI)
I just want to tell you that this is the best thing in the world to me. I live in a remote area in Montana and you can't ride when its snowing, and this is the most awesome thing. I will be a loyal customer as long as you exist. please keep doing it. I love it!" Thanks, Kerin, Montana
An excellent indoor alternative to outdoor cycling. "This is the first Bike-O-Vision DVD that I purchased, and it's definitely my favorite! Zion's National Park and the surrounding area in Southern Utah has some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. As a road cyclist, I bicycle commute and tour over 3000 miles per year. For wet or wintery days, this DVD is an excellent indoor alternative to outdoor cycling.
WHAT REALLY WORKS:
The idea is to incorporate this video into a bicycle touring simulation, and make it as realistic as possible. I play this DVD in a portable DVD player on my recumbent style stationary bike's book stand (so the screen is right in front of my face). The closer you can get to the screen, the more realistic it will seem, and the easier it will be to get into the "zone". Using this DVD, I am able to really focus on my workout and enjoy the scenery... just like a bike tour (whereas, when I worked out to a movie, I'd tend to get distracted and lose my intensity and technique).
WHAT DOESN'T WORK:
This video is NOT a movie! Don't expect to pop in this DVD on a Saturday night, recline on the couch with a pizza, and be entertained. YOU HAVE TO BE PEDALING (or walking/running on a treadmill)! But, it also doesn't work if you're pedaling with the video screen on the other side of the room. YOU HAVE TO BE CLOSE TO THE SCREEN! (Or you need to have a very big screen.)
ABOUT THE MUSIC:
Personally, I really like the music! This DVD includes a great variety of instrumental style music. However, others may prefer to work out to their own music. If this is the case, just turn down the volume on the TV, and crank up whatever motivates your workout. The value of this DVD far surpasses the selling price based on the video alone!
BAD WEATHER DAYS:
This DVD is an effective cure for the bad weather blues! Until I discovered this DVD, I didn't have a good alternative to outdoor cycling. Rainy days and winter days used to mean that I wouldn't really enjoy my workout. Now, I honestly look forward to getting up early in the morning to bicycle tour through the red mountain cliffs and monuments of southern Utah." -- DVD #16 Zion Nat Park & So Utah, by Joseph L. Bolton "JoeBo" (Troy, MI)
I just want to tell you that this is the best thing in the world to me. I live in a remote area in Montana and you can't ride when its snowing, and this is the most awesome thing. I will be a loyal customer as long as you exist. please keep doing it. I love it!" Thanks, Kerin, Montana
I am writing to you to tell you how very much I LOVE your videos. I Bought a bike in the summer and was riding a lot in the fall but could not continue to ride past November because I live in Sioux City, Iowa. Since the reason I like to ride is the trails and scenery, I looked for something like that on the computer and found your web site. I bought three videos and just ordered 2 more. I tell everyone about them and encourage them to go to Bike-O-Vision.com. The combination of the music and the scenery together is so beautiful I don't even notice that I am riding my bike in my basement (on an indoor trainer}. It makes a person want to exercise, and that is one incredible thing. I can even use it in the summer when it is too hot outside or it is raining. Thank you again for making your wonderful product-" Sabrina Stodden, Sioux City, Iowa
"...They are wonderful and have been instrumental as we continue to design our unique 'virtual indoor cycling' classes at one of our newest locations in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. I look forward to working with you in the future as we continue to expand our cutting edge programming!" All the best, T.B., Corporate Director of Group Exercise, Sport & Health Clubs/Serenity Day Spa
"...I have never enjoyed riding my exercise bike so much, as when watching your DVDs. I didn't do this as a deliberate test, but a few nights ago I just put the TV on, rather than one of your DVDs. My routine really seemed to drag; it seemed like I was on that bike forever. The next night, I went back to Bike~O~Vision. My pace was faster, and the time just seemed to fly by. So, thanks again for such a fine product." C. Starry, Alabama
Perhaps the greatest thing about the set is that exercise is no longer boring. "Just a note to thank you for the excellent cycling DVDs. I recently purchased the entire set and couldn't be more pleased. The cinematography is not only excellent, but conveys the feeling that the viewer is actually riding on the roads being shown. Perhaps the greatest thing about the set is that exercise is no longer boring. I look forward to my morning workouts, something I have never done in the past. For this reason alone the DVDs are well worth the cost. You folks have the absolute best customer service I have ever ran across." Martin Brown, Redding, CA
I totally enjoy the video... "I recently purchased the 'Yosemite' DVD to use while getting ready for biking season here in central Minnesota. I totally enjoy the video, the beautiful music and the lack of distracting 'coaching', commentary and pop-ups that are found in the other DVDs I use for bike training. (I also appreciate not having to look at the virtual rider's backside all through the DVD.) I would like to see more of the great parks, like Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and the Blue Ridge added to the series, but this is a great start!" Hans - Executive Director/Sr. Instructor, Back country Trail Patrol Association, MN
"...They are wonderful and have been instrumental as we continue to design our unique 'virtual indoor cycling' classes at one of our newest locations in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. I look forward to working with you in the future as we continue to expand our cutting edge programming!" All the best, T.B., Corporate Director of Group Exercise, Sport & Health Clubs/Serenity Day Spa
"...I have never enjoyed riding my exercise bike so much, as when watching your DVDs. I didn't do this as a deliberate test, but a few nights ago I just put the TV on, rather than one of your DVDs. My routine really seemed to drag; it seemed like I was on that bike forever. The next night, I went back to Bike~O~Vision. My pace was faster, and the time just seemed to fly by. So, thanks again for such a fine product." C. Starry, Alabama
Perhaps the greatest thing about the set is that exercise is no longer boring. "Just a note to thank you for the excellent cycling DVDs. I recently purchased the entire set and couldn't be more pleased. The cinematography is not only excellent, but conveys the feeling that the viewer is actually riding on the roads being shown. Perhaps the greatest thing about the set is that exercise is no longer boring. I look forward to my morning workouts, something I have never done in the past. For this reason alone the DVDs are well worth the cost. You folks have the absolute best customer service I have ever ran across." Martin Brown, Redding, CA
I totally enjoy the video... "I recently purchased the 'Yosemite' DVD to use while getting ready for biking season here in central Minnesota. I totally enjoy the video, the beautiful music and the lack of distracting 'coaching', commentary and pop-ups that are found in the other DVDs I use for bike training. (I also appreciate not having to look at the virtual rider's backside all through the DVD.) I would like to see more of the great parks, like Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and the Blue Ridge added to the series, but this is a great start!" Hans - Executive Director/Sr. Instructor, Back country Trail Patrol Association, MN
"I am very impressed with both the video and music - high marks all around..." Dick Carlberg, Ellington, CT
They are the best riding experience that anyone can have at home. "We were surprised to receive the Northern California DVD so fast. Thank you for your speedy delivery. We enjoyed watching it the very same day. Yesterday, I didn't feel like exercising, but I popped the DVD in my player and took a ride on my stationary bike. I thought that I would only do about 20 minutes, but I was so thoroughly mesmerized that the time passed by fast. Before I knew it, I was already done and wishing there was more. I notice that there isn't any constant irritating vocal narrations on your Bike-O-Vision DVD's. There are those kind of distractions on all of the other brands of cycling videos that I own. How many times can one listen to the same narrations over and over, when all you want to do is ride and get lost in the road ahead? Bike-O-Vision is the only one that allows you to do just that. They are the best riding experience that anyone can have at home. I'm glad that I bought all of them. All I can say is, don't stop. Please keep making them." Linda H., Michigan
"I wanted to take time to thank you again for your assistance 'above and beyond'... Your package arrived in great shape and we have already traveled through California and part of Oregon (haven't made it to Washington yet!). Your videos are great and beautifully done - we also like the camera scan into the surrounding landscape. Well done! Much luck and good fortune in all your future endeavors and, again,thank you! Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany!" Gitta
Bike-o-vision has answered my prayers- "Exercising in my home- Paradise.. I can exercise in my home - on my own time - see exotic foreign places and listen to really good music at the same time. Bike-o-vision has answered my prayers- Its really reasonably priced and satisfies me physically and emotionally. A wonderful way to exercise-Thank you Bike-o-vision!" Y. M. FL
Keep up the excellent work. "I first heard about your videos while searching online for such a product. Something that would give me incentive to ride the exercise bike that I recently purchased. It does a really good job of that. I especially enjoyed the Tenn. and North Carolina rides. Oregon's scenery was spectacular. I know this is the only way I would ever get to ride a bike in that area. Also, the Fredericksburg, Va. portion of another tape (I live close to Fredericksburg and also work there) was of special interest to me. I like the angle of the camera shot making it realistic enough to imagine that you really are riding in these areas. Keep up the excellent work. I look forward to what you may offer in the future." Phyllis, Woodford VA.
They are the best riding experience that anyone can have at home. "We were surprised to receive the Northern California DVD so fast. Thank you for your speedy delivery. We enjoyed watching it the very same day. Yesterday, I didn't feel like exercising, but I popped the DVD in my player and took a ride on my stationary bike. I thought that I would only do about 20 minutes, but I was so thoroughly mesmerized that the time passed by fast. Before I knew it, I was already done and wishing there was more. I notice that there isn't any constant irritating vocal narrations on your Bike-O-Vision DVD's. There are those kind of distractions on all of the other brands of cycling videos that I own. How many times can one listen to the same narrations over and over, when all you want to do is ride and get lost in the road ahead? Bike-O-Vision is the only one that allows you to do just that. They are the best riding experience that anyone can have at home. I'm glad that I bought all of them. All I can say is, don't stop. Please keep making them." Linda H., Michigan
"I wanted to take time to thank you again for your assistance 'above and beyond'... Your package arrived in great shape and we have already traveled through California and part of Oregon (haven't made it to Washington yet!). Your videos are great and beautifully done - we also like the camera scan into the surrounding landscape. Well done! Much luck and good fortune in all your future endeavors and, again,thank you! Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany!" Gitta
Bike-o-vision has answered my prayers- "Exercising in my home- Paradise.. I can exercise in my home - on my own time - see exotic foreign places and listen to really good music at the same time. Bike-o-vision has answered my prayers- Its really reasonably priced and satisfies me physically and emotionally. A wonderful way to exercise-Thank you Bike-o-vision!" Y. M. FL
Keep up the excellent work. "I first heard about your videos while searching online for such a product. Something that would give me incentive to ride the exercise bike that I recently purchased. It does a really good job of that. I especially enjoyed the Tenn. and North Carolina rides. Oregon's scenery was spectacular. I know this is the only way I would ever get to ride a bike in that area. Also, the Fredericksburg, Va. portion of another tape (I live close to Fredericksburg and also work there) was of special interest to me. I like the angle of the camera shot making it realistic enough to imagine that you really are riding in these areas. Keep up the excellent work. I look forward to what you may offer in the future." Phyllis, Woodford VA.
"A FANTASTIC EXERCISE PROGRAM!! I think it fitting to write and tell you the money I spent on Bike-O-Vision was one of the soundest investments I ever made. I purchased good health and enjoyment at the same time. I experienced the joy of cycling through wonderful places I have never seen and am unlikely to see, to the sound of music I have never taken the time to listen to before. I find that I spend much more than the allotted exercise time on my stationary bike with the Bike-O-Vision program, because it's fun doing so. I am in a sedentary situation, and never will get my proper exercise on the job; now I do get much more exercise and find my self looking forward to it every day. I hope to exercise with more sights that Bike-O-Vision can offer without ever leaving my livingroom. CONGRATULATIONS ON A NOVEL AND HEALTHY APPROACH TO GOOD HEALTH!!" Ted Mayhall, Citrus Springs, Fl.
"Best cycling video selections I've seen online and at a great price too. I cycle a lot and this is definitely the way to go. Really perfect for rainy days when cycling outside is impossible." Thanks! Matt Bradshaw, Petaluma, CA.
I love all the DVD's I have received so far. "I'm glad to hear that the LA/San Diego DVD is going to be available soon! I love all the DVD's I have received so far. I have all of your DVD's that focus on the West Coast (California). I'm mainly interested in the areas of the U.S. that I have already traveled to, or would like to travel to, which includes the West Coast states mostly. The quality of the DVD's you have already released are as good as they could possibly get --- excellent! I love them!" William Vogel, Dixon IL.
"I just wanted to tell you of a fringe benefit Bike-O-Vision has given us. My children, who used to consider the study of world geography an unpleasant subject they had to cope with, now can hardly wait to climb aboard our exercise bike with the Bike-O-Vision program to start new trips through different countries. We may have to buy other bikes, so we can all share the fun." Jack Goldman, Valley Stream, N.Y.
These are really excellent. "I have now seen Puerto Rico and St. Croix. These are really excellent. I almost packed up my bike and got on the plane. No shying away from the climbs on these and the scenery is still preserved." Fred C. Williams Jr
"I need to tell you how very much I enjoy the dvds - whether on my stationary bike or on my Treadmill - they are simply great. Workouts feel easy and fun. Living in the frozen north I spend a lot of time working out indoors - the DVDs have made such a difference for me - amazing! I was concerned when I first got them if they would work for running rather than cycling but apparently the brain really doesn't pay that close of attention to how fast the scenery goes by. I have never gotten bored either even though I watch the same dvds over and over. I have Washington and Oregon (both places I have lived and visited) as well as Washington DC and the All around the States sampler. I love them all. Short workouts or long they are awesome. When it is cold here it is also dark before and after work so much of my time is spent indoors. The same applies to 90+ and high humidity. You just can't get a quality workout outside but my trusty TM or bike are there and so is the scenery! I play some tunes and run on down the road. I figured out a long time ago that your brain will fight you on stationary objects. It somehow knows that all that hard work is for naught. A long time ago I was slogging along on the tread-belt watching a movie called American Flyers. Part of the movie is bike racing footage with awesome helmet cam type scenery I noticed that during that time I was running easy, so much so that I almost ran up the kick guard at the front of my TM. After that I looked for any kind of footage like it. I chased Lance across France for 2 years and ran with the Kenyans in Boston (recorded race footage from OLN); that sort of worked but I continued to search and found your DVDs. The trips are awesome and you really can get lost in the scenery. I keep the lights off and watch the road unfold in front of me. The funniest thing that happened was that during the Oregon or Washington trip you come up on a bridge, the kind with the metal grate. I have issues with heights and I really don't like it when I have to walk across things where I can see down below. Needless to say I was running along happily until I realized what this bridge was and I nearly hopped off the TM, I had gotten so lost in the moment and the scenery in front of me. Guess what I am telling you; you already know; it just works." Judy Weller, Rochester MN
"Best cycling video selections I've seen online and at a great price too. I cycle a lot and this is definitely the way to go. Really perfect for rainy days when cycling outside is impossible." Thanks! Matt Bradshaw, Petaluma, CA.
I love all the DVD's I have received so far. "I'm glad to hear that the LA/San Diego DVD is going to be available soon! I love all the DVD's I have received so far. I have all of your DVD's that focus on the West Coast (California). I'm mainly interested in the areas of the U.S. that I have already traveled to, or would like to travel to, which includes the West Coast states mostly. The quality of the DVD's you have already released are as good as they could possibly get --- excellent! I love them!" William Vogel, Dixon IL.
"I just wanted to tell you of a fringe benefit Bike-O-Vision has given us. My children, who used to consider the study of world geography an unpleasant subject they had to cope with, now can hardly wait to climb aboard our exercise bike with the Bike-O-Vision program to start new trips through different countries. We may have to buy other bikes, so we can all share the fun." Jack Goldman, Valley Stream, N.Y.
These are really excellent. "I have now seen Puerto Rico and St. Croix. These are really excellent. I almost packed up my bike and got on the plane. No shying away from the climbs on these and the scenery is still preserved." Fred C. Williams Jr
"I need to tell you how very much I enjoy the dvds - whether on my stationary bike or on my Treadmill - they are simply great. Workouts feel easy and fun. Living in the frozen north I spend a lot of time working out indoors - the DVDs have made such a difference for me - amazing! I was concerned when I first got them if they would work for running rather than cycling but apparently the brain really doesn't pay that close of attention to how fast the scenery goes by. I have never gotten bored either even though I watch the same dvds over and over. I have Washington and Oregon (both places I have lived and visited) as well as Washington DC and the All around the States sampler. I love them all. Short workouts or long they are awesome. When it is cold here it is also dark before and after work so much of my time is spent indoors. The same applies to 90+ and high humidity. You just can't get a quality workout outside but my trusty TM or bike are there and so is the scenery! I play some tunes and run on down the road. I figured out a long time ago that your brain will fight you on stationary objects. It somehow knows that all that hard work is for naught. A long time ago I was slogging along on the tread-belt watching a movie called American Flyers. Part of the movie is bike racing footage with awesome helmet cam type scenery I noticed that during that time I was running easy, so much so that I almost ran up the kick guard at the front of my TM. After that I looked for any kind of footage like it. I chased Lance across France for 2 years and ran with the Kenyans in Boston (recorded race footage from OLN); that sort of worked but I continued to search and found your DVDs. The trips are awesome and you really can get lost in the scenery. I keep the lights off and watch the road unfold in front of me. The funniest thing that happened was that during the Oregon or Washington trip you come up on a bridge, the kind with the metal grate. I have issues with heights and I really don't like it when I have to walk across things where I can see down below. Needless to say I was running along happily until I realized what this bridge was and I nearly hopped off the TM, I had gotten so lost in the moment and the scenery in front of me. Guess what I am telling you; you already know; it just works." Judy Weller, Rochester MN
...last but not least, we got compliments from the Disney Studios in Hollywood!
In our favorite 2009 comedy, "The Proposal", Sandra Bullock plays Margaret Tate, a successful, self-made chief-editor of the Ruick & Hunt Publishing in New York City and the first scene opens in Margaret's apartment, the epitome of Manhattan chic - impeccable, sleek, expensive. Margaret is astride an indoor cycle, pedaling in perfect sync to the video on the flat screen monitor in front of her.... So, was it a Bike-O-Vision journey? We've been asked this question many times since the movie's release. The answer.... well... almost, because "mimicry" is said to be the highest form of compliment so even though Disney Studios did not use our specific video clip they created one their own based upon Bike-O-Vision's virtual cycling journeys.
Thank you for the compliment Disney Studios!! And, if you haven't seen the movie yet, we highly recommend it for their well directed movie humor and laughs.
In our favorite 2009 comedy, "The Proposal", Sandra Bullock plays Margaret Tate, a successful, self-made chief-editor of the Ruick & Hunt Publishing in New York City and the first scene opens in Margaret's apartment, the epitome of Manhattan chic - impeccable, sleek, expensive. Margaret is astride an indoor cycle, pedaling in perfect sync to the video on the flat screen monitor in front of her.... So, was it a Bike-O-Vision journey? We've been asked this question many times since the movie's release. The answer.... well... almost, because "mimicry" is said to be the highest form of compliment so even though Disney Studios did not use our specific video clip they created one their own based upon Bike-O-Vision's virtual cycling journeys.
Thank you for the compliment Disney Studios!! And, if you haven't seen the movie yet, we highly recommend it for their well directed movie humor and laughs.