Dating back as far as 1986, Tour de France DVD collections chronicle each race from start to finish. Of course, these DVD’s have grown in popularity and number since the era of Lance Armstrong and his Discovery Team began their domination of the race seven years ago. Since many find Mr. Armstrong’s personal story of triumph over adversity so inspiring, many of the Tour de France DVD sets on the market today cover his races and the obstacles along the way.
As I mentioned, Tour de France DVD sets can be found covering races that took place as long ago as 1986 and these DVD’s come at a significantly lower price. Many of these DVD’s can be purchased for a little as $24.95 plus shipping and handling. For many of these though, the sound and picture quality are not that great but they are still an enjoyable journey through history.
For those who want a more updated account of the events of the race over the recent years, your options seem endless. There are Tour de France DVD sets that cover the “Magnificent Seven” along their journey in the 2004 race. Although some reviews are mixed, most find that the excitement and energy of the race and all its variables carry well onto the small screen. The cinematography that captures the rural French countryside is beautiful and well worth investing the time it takes to watch the whole tape which us made up of highlights of the 80-hour race and narrated to allow the viewer to follow along. DVD’s in this collection usually run about $89.99 plus shipping and handling.
Of course some of the most popular Tour de France DVD collections are the ones that chronicle the events of the 2005 race where Lance Armstrong set the record for wins. These collections also come with some mixed reviews, sound quality being the most common theme among reviewers. For many, though, the lack of sound quality is not enough to distract from the excitement of viewing the DVD as a whole. These collections offer commentary from some of racing’s top sportscasters along with about 12 hours of actual race footage. These also include footage of Lance Armstrong’s awards ceremony and you will even catch sight of Sheryl Crow in the audience.
Believe it or not, not all Tour de France DVD sets are about Lance Armstrong or even the actual race. One particularly interesting one is a compilation of crashes from various races. Some of these crashes go back as far as the 1950’s and 1960’s. Although this seems a bit morbid, you’ve got to admit there is something fascinating about watching someone crash. Why else would so many people watch NASCAR? It can’t be just to see the cars going around in continuous circles for a ridiculously long period of time. The crashes do add an element of excitement to the event. This DVD will run you about $50.00 plus shipping and handling.
The point is there are so many Tour de France DVD sets available that cover just about any element of the race that you would care to watch over and over. Finding these Tour de France DVD sets is as easy as logging onto the Internet and typing in what you are looking for. Although some may be available at your local CD and DVD store, the Internet will have a larger collection at your fingertips so you can search for exactly the race you are looking for. Once you find the right one, put it in and sit back and enjoy the ride!
Related:
