Can you at least extend our premium subscriptions so we can play all races, until you fix the issue? Harmon's attitude can best be described as 'wogs begin at Calais'. So, were close to the press guys who have spoken to the riders, and they wander up during the day, and weve been in place for two hours already, and we meet with you guys. Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland were sent into barbed wire on the Tour de France because the France TV van was about to hit a tree having a run out of road, but took the softer option of the riders. And somebody asked me, why dont you pronounce his name Foo-gel-sang instead ofFoolsong. After a long journeyback to the hotel, often punctuated by Kelly taking media calls especially on the stages he himself would have thrived on during his career its then a debrief over dinner and back to bed for a seven-hour sleep and restarting the process again the next day. One thing Ive always been able to do is, I believe, see a very wide picture and a lot of different movement, and call those fast and accurately. Jason Kenny has recounted to the BBC the near miss he and his infant son Albie encountered while out cycling last month. Learn More, Blog: Abusing other cyclists highlights everything wrong with cycling in Britain, Chris Froome backed by strong Team Sky squad for Vuelta a Espana, Vuelta a Espana 2015 route: five stages which could decide the race, Vuelta a Espana 2015: five stages which could decide the race. pic.twitter.com/MaRgbFKTet, The Ella Roberta Family Foundation (@rosamund_ElsFdn) March 25, 2019, @emmachamberlain at her soul cycling class. #GPDenain pic.twitter.com/2DsagK73lS, Wanty-Gobert Cycling Team (@TeamWantyGobert) March 24, 2019. But it was here he developed the ability to call a sprint. Its a case of trying to keep everybody amused. AndKirby wouldnt have it any other way, even if there are those who dont always appreciate what goes into calling a Tour de France stage. La Vuelta cycling - 'Wow!' - Terrifying moment Alejandro - Eurosport Carlton Kirby: What inspired Chris Froome's golden era Eurosport's voice of cycling Carlton Kirby analyses Chris Froome's performance in winning a fourth Tour de France. He threw the toys out of the pram because his head is scrambled by these defeats. When we drive to the finish well usually get on the course, because were badged up to do it, and then make notes. That is common in France and Belgium with a dedicated roving reporter from the race roving all over the peloton and having a chat. And hes trying to improve them. 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Bridport cycles. Continuing our discussion of 2020's cancelled/postponed races continues, Eurosport bon viveur Carlton Kirby discusses why riding up Swiss mountains is easier than riding up French mountains; villages accessible only by ladder; the world's highest lighthouse; 70s balladeer Gilbert O'Sullivan; human . Please tell your friends: Ive read so many negative comments about Kirby that unlike most online petitions this one could work. You also get a guy filming on the one side of a cyclist, who is then blocking the rider from turning at the right angle into a corner because a motorbike is blocking him. There has to be some kind of distance applied and minimal standards of what is needed. To my mind, the motorised vehicles are getting far too close, a point I continue to pick up on commentary. Kittel is still the fastest guy out there, but when he turns on the taps there is going to be a point when his maximum capacity starts to diminish. Quite brilliant and gutsy from Tom. because there wuld be an uprising in the country. As a Post Graduate Broadcast Journalist Carltons Television career began with the BBC as a News and Sports Reporter. Ive now just watched the end of Milan-Sanremo again: Aranburu wasnt in the first group behind Morhoric, so he literally couldnt have come higher than 10th. And yet, love him or loathe him, Kirbys voice is as intrinsically linked to the Tour de France, for Eurosport viewers at least, as other famous voices across the sporting spectrum. Kirby continues to put his notes togetheronce hearrives at the commentary booth, reading the local press andKellys grasp of colloquial French coming into its own. As well as sports commentary his voiceover work includes corporate videos and feature films as well as radio and television advertising. Tech in brief: new gear from Shimano, Park Tool, Wahoo and more Tech in brief: new gear from Shimano, Park Tool, Wahoo, Tortec and more Vitus launch three bikes for cyclo-cross season. Its a massive operation. It is irretrievable. "Oh! Antoine Demoitie tragically died after being hit by a motorbike. There are many great cycling commentators around at the moment, Im afraid Kirby isnt one of them. Wow, all this over a commentator, so Kirby sees a Quickstep rider and mistakes it for Voeckler - that's funny, it's engaging! Discovery company. And his constant er, er, erms.. all the time were extremely irritating. I usually increase the pace especially on a sprint day to match the peloton, Kirby admits. He's fine when it's all action but flounders when it's a longer stage. He inspires such devotion that he has his own fan club, yet also is on the receiving end of a petition to get him sacked. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby in Conversation - Magazine - Ride Velo And, he is right about it. The youngsters were congratulated by the force on Twitter, as they helped chase down a thief who had stolen over 300 worth of goods. Get the latest race news, results, commentary, and tech, delivered to your inbox. Eurosport's voice of cycling Carlton Kirby analyses the collision between Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish that ended the Tour de France for both men. To cycling fans, Carlton Kirby's voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosport's race coverage. CK:Its pretty bleak. theres nowhere like ENOUGH cycling on tv. You don't need to be that close to the riders to get snaps. pic.twitter.com/RRu5rosVP4, Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 24, 2019, This time it's a driver who doesn't get the concept of taking the lane (and is caught soon after he risks an overtake on the clogged up London street anyway), Yesterday officers were helped by youths on pedal cycles & many other members of public in catching a thief (300 theft) from Bentley Bridge who security were chasing for a while. VN:Whats it like calling a race from back home at the studio? If she wins so does everyone else. Carlton Kirby: 'Joo Almeida, who won't worry anyone in the General Classification'. Essentially, there needs to be some sort of schooling or protocol coming from the International Cycling Union that has a proficiency test for these guys. She got hit by a car and thats someones mum, not just a cyclist. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. I like Kelly just out of respect more than anything. It doesnt take much accomplishment to understand what Kirby is referring to. This year alone, we had a Sky rider getting his elbow clipped by a security vehicle when he went for a gap when none existed. View our media pack. Ive fallen off the Galibier. Ineos Grenadiers has to try and win the Tour de France, says Steve Cummings, Tour de France: Yates, Groenewegen, Matthews a possible three-pronged approach for BikeExchange, Jumbo-Visma keeps everyone guessing with Tour de France and Giro dItalia leadership question, Former Zwift academy winner Tanja Erath calls time on road career with mental struggles, Garmin Gravel Worlds introduces pro categories and a donation-based prize pool, UCI gravel worlds, a threat or an opportunity? https://t.co/rFjZ7dTFUE. That is the way it appears. I could paint the Galibier and Ventoux and even some of the rarer mountains by memory. You get the mood of the crowd, and of the press. Kittel did win stage four, but then Cavendish beat him again on stage six. Not that itsa straightforward drive to the finish at the Tour, as Kirby explains. 4th in last year's Giro d'Italia. You cant please everybody and as a commentator thats something you have to get to grips with. I never say when Im on-site vs. at the race. Also, Kirby criticises riders in almost every race. There are no points for each turn. Among an awful lot of distractions, as Carlton Kirby explains, commentating on cycling is an arduous process. Tony Martin scared everybody with his breakaway, says Etixx chief. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At Eurosport, because the producer maynot necessarily be listening to the Englishcommentary, theyll be occasions when I goto Sean and say, so what do you think of Sagan? and hell start mulling it over and responding and then all of a sudden well get a producing lining up a cue pointin his ear, and hell have to switch from his usual, slow voice to speaking very quickly and wrapping up his point in five seconds for no apparent reason to the viewer. Being on the site always gives you extra material which makes the commentating so natural and energetic. Seriously. A close study of the final 20 kilometres follows, picking out key hazardslike pinch points, street furniture and likely attack points, before the repeating the study in the car alongside King Kelly as the pair make their way to the commentary point at the stage finish. I can get caught out, particularly if theres a crash in the last three kilometres, because that can animate the tempo even more and I have to keep something in reserve for the sprint finish. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby and cycling legend Sean Kelly reacted like the viewers at home - at first incredibly concerned, then mightily relieved. They support his knowledge and enthusiasm behind the mic, even after so many years. Without wishing to be too disparaging to Mr. Kirby, I dont have Eurosport or the ability to watch cycling live, so I have to make do with highlights. It is not just the press core looking for pictures for the following day. Log in or register to join the conversation. Rob Hatch is apparently also good but he doesnt do very much that I've seen. For me, Carlton is the perfect commentator for the 'early shift' on long, flat grand tour stages. CK:I think not many people will notice. See the recording of the last Carlton Kirby Zoomcast hereEnjoy our vintage/summer Parisian Spotify playlist (plus Little Italy by Stephen Bishop, not French, don't write in) hereSee Carlton's Talk about what you know. pic.twitter.com/fFcEf0AgHK, Volta a Catalunya (@VoltaCatalunya) March 25, 2019. Well over a 1000 signatories on that petition now. There are some other sports, like cycling, where the commentary has to be complete. Carlton Kirby: Mark Cavendish the greatest sprinter of all - Eurosport Page 6 - Get up to date with the latest news, scores & standings from the Cycling News Community. All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new week. Kelly will probably kill him by the end. Get rid. You have entered an incorrect email address! The Kirby CODEC will also be called into action as his followers on Twitter will know. Maybe it's because he doesn't ride a bike himself? CK:Ive been doing bike races live and on-site since 1996. And its only the past year that we even get to see more than the Tour de France. I realise that commentating on a race involving nearly 200 riders is challenging, but since 1986 I have always been able to follow what is going on thanks to the commentary. Once its out there youre done, so youll just have to forgive me if I make the odd gaffe. He suddenly realises how to beat Kittel, working out the formula to finish first. It means sometimes were not actually commentating from the finish line because the Tour de France is so huge theres about 8,000 people attached to the Tour. Carlton Kirby: 'Yates is the heart and mind of this breakaway group'. Tao Geoghegan Hart (@taogeoghegan) March 25, 2019. He's obsessed with what he thinks is going to happen, preferring baseless speculation to commentating on what is actually happening. Carlton Kirby's Cycling Lock-In on Apple Podcasts If you don't like something, how else can you change it - by saying nothing? You can get every picture you need from in front of the peloton. The Tour de Suisse is traditionally one of the last big races before the Tour de France. I had almost no idea what was going on or who was where. Join Outside+ to get complete access to exclusive content on VeloNews, training plans for road and gravel, and more. We have Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche, Magnus Backstedt, Dean Downing, Rob Hayles and David Harmon (who although is not the best at least it seems he is really doing some research and background checks on the riders and teams - he is clearly learning from Kelly as they sit in the box)but Kirby doesnt even do any background research. In my ear I have a producer telling me when we have interviews, drop-in features, ad breaks and cue points.. The commentary line-up will include regular voices Rob Hatch and Carlton Kirby, who will also joined by cycling legend Sean Kelly at all three major races. Cycling is a sport where there are no time limits and there are no constant action-packed sequences to speak about. I speak no language other than English. Riders who perhaps finished tenth on a day will be livid that we didnt eulogise about them, but Im sorry, I was talking about the person who finished first. Your Tour de France telecastwill look the same this year, but it may feel somewhat different. I quite like Kirby. From dealing with the never-ending frenzy of action, and incessant radio announcements, to having to tackle the director. Help us to make it better. I can walk or drive the technical approach to the finish, which is gold. We have seen far too much of it - near collisions as much as actual collisions over the past few years. It is not so bad if they are in front because the rider can tell the motorbike to go away, but if it is trailing the rider and the rider comes off, there is always the possibility of impact. Hence, To be qualified to fill up that huge amount of time is, quite naturally, a daunting job. But, Kirby has to do that, without fail. ), there is a thread in the. I make notes of the corners, pinch points, danger points, acceleration points, attack points all of those things.. But saves my life" German governments helmet advert sparks sexism row, Bristol taxi driver who cut up cyclist and braked in front of him has licence revoked (+ video), Porn Pedallers to carry on riding despite being stripped of British Cycling affiliation, in: Car crashes into building - please post your Local news stories, in: Has cycling become F1? De Gendt, ganador de la primera etapa de la Volta 2019. More often than not they slip into commentary which is at best nationalistic, and at worst xenophobic. I often moan about Kirby myself, but I don't. They race ahead, dismount to get the tracking shots they need of the riders. You have a sound wall battle, where theyre shoving one way and were shoving the other while trying to sound calm and interesting on the commentary when actually what you want to do is knock someone out! Hosted by Duncan Steer Carlton Kirby's Cycling Lock-In Radio Days Events Sports NOV 24, 2021 London live show preview! He was hinting today that he would be commentating on Paris-Roubaix (just after he said that Froome was 'over-raced' this year), so I'd be grateful if as many people as possible could comment/vote before it is too late: Mmmmm, unfortunately, the suggested replacement is just as clueless, just quieter. . The current situation has made things difficult, where previously they would head over to the channel to cover Tour De France, now they sit in their studios and practice social distancing and looking at monitors. We dont want this man commentating. Kittel is not a broken man, but his supremacy has tumbled because Mark Cavendish has only gone and won four stages here. Eurosport - Wikipedia i like the stuff the two GCN guys do, is it dan Loyd and Matt Stephens? Here they are listed below, but we already know there will be one change - Team Sky will be racing as Team Ineos, with the Tour de Yorkshire being its first race following the management company's sale to the petrochemical business. It is exciting being in a vast peloton, and the less experienced ones almost engage with it. It is not general knowledge, and it should be. but the bike was nowhere to be found!" The blokes an insult to all cyclists. Carlton learnt his trade as a commentator in Motorsport and Speedway while the holy trinity of Phil Ligget (ITV), David 'Duffers' Duffield (Eurosport) and Hugh Porter (BBC) had all the cycling tied up between them. Thats because the Tours largest broadcasters are staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rather than broadcasting the race on-site in France. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby. But he's British and that's all that matters to Kirby. Kirby says he opens the Tours road book (the bible for riders and media alike) first and foremost, having to change all of the notes to match his commentary notes and the on-screen graphics counting down the kilometres, rather than up as the book does. The very aspect of commentating that requires filling the gaps spanning hours of no action is the reason. Of all the criticisms that can be leveled at him (not recognising riders, not admitting he doesn't recognise a rider), being only interested in angolophone riders isn't one of them. Eurosport cant get away with this !! You can do that by clicking one of these links - TAKES 30 SECONDS: https://help.eurosport.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new, https://help.globalcyclingnetwork.com/hc/en-gb/requests. What blasphemy is this? Doesn't look that pretty, cable tied, very practical. That is because like most hacks they are too arrogant to do any research and preparation. The Tour forces us to have dinner. I heard him doing weightlifting once. The demands of media and multimedia these days make it more of a serious problem. These local mountain bikers tried Athletic Brewing Company's craft beer for the first time, and you'd be surprised by their reactions. Quite often you are talking while being handed a note, being spoken to by the director, and listening to race radio at the same time as well, says Kirby. 26/8/22: Stage 6 of the Vuelta, Kirby informs us (clearly based on nothing) that Mark Padun is 'a master' at descending in the wet (at that precise moment, Padun is descending very gingerly, taking pretty poor lines). carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021; carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021. I just wish we had Liggett and Kelly doing the Grand Tours. All material FarrellyAtkinson (F-At) Limited, Unit 7b Green Park Station BA11JB. Kittel was completely shocked, and has been getting more and more upset as this Tour has gone on. Went for a bike ride earlier today. Terms and conditions of use. Driver escapes punishment for alleged hit-and-run on cyclist, as victim blasts police inaction and barriers to justice. Personally I think Harmon and Brian Smith are the best team. He clearly thinks he's the star of the show. Fully agree Kirby is the most irritable commentator ever. New Eurosport presentation team for cycling's Grand Tours Discovery through its international sports unit, it operates two main channels Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 across most of its territories, and streams on Discovery+, which superseded Eurosport Player. For over 20 years, be it the Tour de France, Olympic Games, Monte Carlo Rally or Le Mans 24 Hours, his easy-going manner coupled with incisive commentary and a dramatic edge has made him an audience favourite. How can someone who watches so much cycling know so little? Cue points, Kirby adds, are a bigger problem at Eurosport than with other networks, with producers calling for radio silence across the Eurosports various nationalbroadcasts to assist with the editing process. The moment you have spoken a word, it is out there on tape and on every news website, forum, and who knows what. Twaddle. Live blog: "outrageous claims" - Tao Geoghegan Hart lays into Eurosport To cycling fans, Carlton Kirbys voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosports racecoverage. hatcher - are you Harmon's mum? Carlton kirby - has to go !! | Cyclingnews Forum Brian Smith is very good and I feel for him having to listen to Kirby's dumbfounding comments. Carlton Kirby is one of the successful names in the industry, recently had been a topic of gossip for good and bad reasons. Yates ended up going out the back of the peloton, losing 1.22. You can't work commentating on it for as long as he has next to informative ex-pros without some of it getting in through osmosis at the least. His knowledge of most non-english speaking riders can be written on the back of a postage stamp, with the exception of 'famous' foreigners like the Schlecks, Dertie Cont, Cancellera and after this spring Gilbert. After my tweet he at least toned that down. There are several fan forums that constantly try to have him removed from Eurosport and even made a Carlton Kirby petition their demands on the grounds of inane chatter, terrible jokes, and unnecessary screaming. In their eyes, he is one of the worst cycling commentators. The races are only on GCN/Eurosport. It is amusing that explaining this is futile, he remarks. Can you imagine Paris-Roubaix with Kirby commentating? Apologies it's in super annoying meme form (we couldn't find the originalsource) but this is too good not too share! Agreed. Yeah he does. At least King Kelly is still there despite Harmon's departure. Story Time with Carlton Kirby: Mankini's and mechanicals | "The When Kirby explains the difficult process of commentating on cycling, and the concerns he has, one might want to know how much of that impacts him. Kirby is a shockingly bad commentator, but Harmon is not much better. Also, I would say many of his criticisms are unfair and/or cruel. Eurosport is transmitting the same amount of races as any standard european tv channel - go to Italy where it is their number 2 sport next to football - they dont struggle for professional sports commentators. JavaScript is disabled. I tweeted quite a few comments which clearly annoyed him. Copyright 2015-2022 ProCyclingUK - All rights Reserved, 2024 Womens WorldTour Promotion/Relegation Standings, Commentating on cycling is not like snooker or tennis, says Carlton Kirby, Demi Vollering wins Strade Bianche from teammate Kopecky. 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During a long interview, the legendary veteran commentator of Eurosports shares some of his knowledge about the job. How do you call one of the biggest sporting events on the planet? I think you need to be a specialist to be a cycling commentator, yet he covers several sports on Eurosport. I think as well that audiences will be sympathetic, so even if they know were not there, we will be upfront and honest about it. In the early 1990's he became a freelance commentator. You get the atmosphere and emotion of a place. Where is the central body that has its own rules of discipline and rules of engagement that respect distance protocol and passing protocol under the race director? Carlton Kirby Cycling Commentator On The Nature Of Cycling Broadcasts The Vuelta a Espana used to be the worst of the Grand Tours because theyd have transitions day of 250km across a desert. Even once the race itself is over, and the post-analysis is done, theres a second race to get away from the finish line. It is really sad when you see the consequences of that. Now it is live pictures going onto blogs, stream TV pictures. I comfort myself with the fact that there are people out there who actually hate Terry Wogan. Advertising, commercial: sales [at] road.cc You also have picture breakdowns, sometimes audio breakdowns so weve got all that going on and we havent even got on to the racing yet!.