The latest cycle training video from the land of ‘Sufferlandria’ is on its way, as The Sufferfest has confirmed the release of The Rookie. Produced in collaboration with UCI World Tour team Giant-Shimano, the new cycling training film is ‘the first in the world to feature incredible on-bike camera footage from within the professional peloton.’
Already renowned for creating some of the world’s best videos for indoor cycling, The Sufferfest has aimed to set an entirely new benchmark with The Rookie. “Through our partnership with Team Giant-Shimano, one of the best teams in the world, we’ve crafted a story-line that feels more like a cinema film than a training video,” said Sufferfest CEO David McQuillen.
“You’re cast in the role of a promising Sufferlandrian who, having won the Tour of Sufferlandria in spectacular fashion, is given a chance to try-out with the team. You’re then thrown into the heart of the peloton as it races its way through various stages of this year’s Tour of California and Tour de Suisse. The on-bike camera footage is simply incredible.”
“We’re known as an innovative team and we’re always looking for new ways to engage with our fans,” said Team Giant-Shimano General Manager Iwan Spekenbrink. “Creating The Rookie with The Sufferfest has allowed us to create a training video unlike anything anyone has ever seen before. It truly re-creates the emotion, excitement and suffering of a professional race.”
The 55 minute downloadable video features a workout created by elite coach Neal Henderson of Apex Coaching. Coach to such cycling stars as Taylor Phinney, Evelyn Stevens and Rohan Dennis, Henderson has crafted a session based around three ten-minute high-intensity race simulation intervals.
It also features new graphics and acting debuts by Wade Wallace, founder of CyclingTips.com.au, members of the Team Giant-Shimano staff and team members Koen de Kort and John Degenkolb. The Rookie is the 19th cycling training video by The Sufferfest and is available for download at thesufferfest.com/training-video/rookie/.
The Sufferfest produces cycling, triathlon and running workout videos. All videos feature footage from the world’s greatest races like the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Diamond League Track & Field and UCI World Championships.
The videos, with workouts based on low-volume/high intensity intervals, are positioned as being perfect for time-crunched athletes looking for maximum results. With 23 videos in its library, and a worldwide following of Sufferlandrians, the Sufferfest continues to raise the bar on a world of pain for training!
