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For Immediate Release
Washington, DC. . July 28, 2003
New DVD Released and News for Bicycling Through History
Bicycling Through History, the DVD publisher featuring videos of famous cycling trails
with period music and explanations, has just released the third
DVD in its series. Disk 3 continues to follow the life of George
Washington along the trails that he took as a young man. Many
of those same routes have now become popular for cyclists, yet
riders often do not even realize the history associated with them. The third DVD begins in Jamestown,
Virginia. George Washington was not yet born in 1607 when that
colony was founded, but the location is near Williamsburg. George
Washington began a journey from there by direction of Governor
Dinwiddie who represented British colonial political power at the time. That
journey ultimately started the French and Indian War. The third
DVD shows cycling through the towns of Fredericksburg and Winchester,
Virginia, which were both very important to the development and
career of the first U.S. President. Other cycling on the new disk
takes place in Montreal, Canada. That city was the center of French
political power during the Seven Years War, also known as the
French and Indian War. The DVD shows
various points along the western frontier of the British colonies
in the mid-1700's.
Along with releasing the third DVD, there will now be a way to
purchase all three disks bundled together in what is called, 'The
Colonial 3 Pack.' The box will contain the three DVDs with a special
extra promotional bar of handmade soap. The concept behind the
soap is to provide a scent of what life might have been like during
colonial times. Soap is obviously something that was needed then
and is very useful now for cyclists after a days ride. What
makes the soap special is that the bar enclosed is made in the
same manner as those found during the eighteenth century.
This lends itself to comparisons regarding modern 'multimedia.' Most
other DVDs offer electronic presentations to arouse the senses
of hearing and vision. Bicycling Through History goes beyond that
by also offering something for the sense of smell. Along with
period music and reenactors showing the costumes and customs of
those earlier days, the soap can have a special effect of taking
viewers virtually back in time.
Isn't this referred to as, "Smell-a-Vision" ?
"Yes, we knew this term would be used to describe our new packaging,"
says Producer of the DVD series, Robert Weber. "Sometimes it takes
this type of special emphasis for people to recognize our DVD
series as a way to learn more about history. This is the first
publication of any product, that we know of, which provides visual evidence,
sounds and music that are historically correct and an authentic aroma
that conveys to people what life might have been like in colonial America.
Basic living was definitely more difficult when settlers first landed
at Jamestown, Virginia, and even some hundred years later as George
Washington rode his horse out to western Pennsylvania, life was still tough. We do not
attempt to show the all the hardships and challenges they faced,
but we can follow some of the very same trails taken by early settlers.
That is what this DVD series is all about," said Weber.
"We have also been working hard on the next phase of our series,
the Revolutionary period," said the producer. "We have just returned
from upstate New York and shooting video at places like Schenectady,
Oriskany and Fort Stanwix. Another place that had loads of history
was Fort Niagara. That was significant during the French and Indian
War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. It is quite a
visual experience. Of course we took in Niagara Falls and caught
that at a really peak time for photography."
Bicycling Through History has recently found a new market with Librarians!
DVD Producer Weber continues, "We had a wonderful production trip
during July, but the real surprise came when we arrived at home
and received our largest order thus far. It came from BWI Books, which is a distributor for libraries. We never really thought much about our DVDs in libraries, but
it certainly makes sense. Now we have to look at reaching the librarians who make decisions about what new media they need to acquire.
Maybe the best part about this is that more people will be able
to watch our DVDs for free."
Coming up in August of 2003, Bicycling Through History will do
another production shoot with the younger girls who auditioned
for the part in California. They will be working on trails that show
the role of pirates in the Revolutionary War. They have also
signed up to do more segments for the series in other
parts of the country.
The next big event for Bicycling Through History will be Interbike,
a huge trade show for the cycling industry in Las Vegas during the
week of October 10. The entire marketing department for the DVD
series will be presenting current releases and previews of the
next disks. Bike shops and specialty retailers are expected to
attend the show in large numbers. Special sales incentives will
be offered.
WHEN WILL THE NEXT DVD BE RELEASED ?
"I wish I could tell you," said producer Robert Weber. "We don't
even know ourselves. In late June, we wanted to have a big release for our disk
3 before the Tour de France began, but once that got started we were
captivated by it. Cyclists everywhere probably acknowledge
that as one the major events of the summer. The fifth straight win on the 100th anniversary was huge, and especially for Lance Armstrong who says he will be back again. There is nothing
we can say that would compete with the efforts devoted to the Tour."
Way to go, Lance !
"What an amazing race !"
The producer says, "We admire the racers, but we just go out to have fun
and find new places to ride,
visit and take video. Today America: Tomorrow the world !"
"If you want some more quotes or pictures, I'll send them via email." Robert
Weber, producer.
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