Classic Mountain Bike Race Video DVD Durango
Battle At Durango: First Ever World Mountain Bike Championship Race Video

Battle at Durango: First-Ever World Mountain Bike Championships

$19.95 VHS

60 minutes

OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY NORBA (National Off-Road Bicycling Ass'n.)

WINNER OF "THE SPIRIT AWARD," INTERNATIONAL SPORTS VIDEO & FILM FESTIVAL

"...An hour-long package of each and every event, capturing the grueling hill climb, hair-raising downhill, exciting dual slalom, and dramatic cross-country races. They even have the observed trials and qualifying downhill and cross-country races. You'll witness some of the most fierce competition, backdropped by some of the most exquisite mountain scenery this country has to offer. You'll see just how tough the sport of mountain biking can be, and how the Americans came away with the lion's share of gold medals, victorious over challenges from over 20 countries, including crushing wins in both the Senior Women's cross-country by Juliana Furtado and Senior Men's cross-country by the super-human Ned Overend. The video is of the highest production quality, including helmet-camera footage, bicycle-mounted photography, and even aerial shots. If nothing else, this video captures brilliantly history in the making, but moreover it's an exhilarating account of one of the most exciting and popular sports today. Along with hot racing footage, you get interviews with the pros and an original music score backing the action." - MOUNTAIN & CITY BIKING MAGAZINE

"This release should be a hit with mountain bikers everywhere. Battle At Durango is a highlight tape of the first-ever World Mountain Bike Championships in Durango, Colorado, in 1990. Many of the pros seen in Ultimate Mountain Biking can be viewed battling for the coveted world-championships gold medal. It features spectacular scenery, original music score, race footage and pro interviews. Fast-paced action and sharp quality make this tape fun viewing for everyone." - BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

"The chance to relive Ned Overend winning the prized gold medal at the Durango Worlds in the comfort of your living room is almost as inviting as going out for a ride." - MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION

"Mountain biking at its best... Experience the excitement of the first-ever World Mountain Bike Championships on video with the Battle At Durango. This one-hour documentary covers the fierce competition at Durango, Colorado, and features pro interviews." - OVERSEAS! MAGAZINE

"Video depiction of the six-day, unified World Mountain Bike Championships held in Durango, Colo., September 1990. A montage of the races and racers accompanied by an original musical score in stereo. A portion of each sale goes to land access groups."- AMERICAN BICYCLIST MAGAZINE

"The 1990 World Championships at Durango, Colorado, may be over, but action and inspiration endure in this spectacular race documentary... The video captures the action using eight broadcast cameras and a multitude of different angles... Original music score, pro interviews and a delightful pre-championship ride with Overend add up to a highly entertaining and historical home video designed to thrill and inspire cycling aficionados for years to come." - NORBA NEWS

"With world-class fanfare, Durango, Colorado, hosted the first mountain bike championships in September 1990. While entrants from Colorado and California predominated, participants from other states and foreign countries also exhibited their skills. Separate races for men and women included hill climb, downhill, cross-country, and dual slalom competitions and trial events. Agile camera work captures the intensity of the competition as riders strain uphill, hit holes, or jump bumps. Celebrating the winners, this scenic program will enthrall both enthusiasts and viewers new to mountain biking. Ages 12 - adult." - BOOKLIST
 
 
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