For me, Carlton is the perfect commentator for the 'early shift' on long, flat grand tour stages. Youre at the finish line, essentially watching the TV albeit with extra screens.. In the early 1990's he became a freelance commentator. Minutes later, Sean Kelly points out that Padun is 'not getting around the corners well not comfortable whatsoever on the descent'. As you say, he doesn't shout unnecessarily either. Some people take offence for the strangest reasons. 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. 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We've asked Colnago for more details but they just shrugged their shoulders in reply. why must us cyclists have to tolerate a commentator who has no knowledge of professional cycling. Kirby has the benefit of what he calls the ultimate pass the presence of his legendary co-commentator when it comes to cutting through the crowds and police lines. But he's British and that's all that matters to Kirby. Twaddle. Carlton Kirby Kirby is the most marmite commentator there is. 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? And thats where comes the utterly significant role of the commentator who not only has to fill the huge time span but needs to stay alert at all times. I speak no language other than English. You have entered an incorrect email address! Tel 01225 588855. (PS If there's anything here about donating, that's the website host - nothing to do with this petition - there is nothing to donate to. 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. but the bike was nowhere to be found!" Well then I propose a CN forum audio livestream for the tour de france. On the descent, motorbikes often get too close to the cyclist in front of them. Went for a bike ride earlier today. Stig Broeckx avoids serious injury after being hit by motorbike. COME ON WRITE TO EUROSPORT AND LETS GET HIM OFF ! 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. In my ear I have a producer telling me when we have interviews, drop-in features, ad breaks and cue points.. 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. And it is at that point, Cav comes out of the shadows to mug him at the line. What is the point? The actual bones of the job are quite similar. . My Ultimate Commuter, rebuilding her at the moment, everything external. So, what is Scottish Cycling / British Cycling doing about this? If you're after one, guess that does makethe two grand plus 40 quid a month price tag seem a little fairer A mother from London has launched a petition calling for a second coroner's inquest into the death of her daughter, who passed away at nine years of age in what was originally believed to be an asthma-related case. As just one example, the long list of criticisms he has levelled at Thibault Pinot. Ill be making notes when Sean Kellys driving, which can be a difficult thing! We will never sell your data and you'll only get messages from us and our partners whose products and services we think you'll enjoy. In the mountains, when you have say four significant peaks to climb, the day tells itself and often all you have to do is call it as it happens. Dan's stage guides at the giro a few years ago were great. As for Kirby - its the arrogance of the bloke - does he think his viewers are 10 year olds who know NOTHING about cycling. And within the second group, he sprints hard, coming 13th overall. ), peppered with the repeated clichs (just see how many times he says 'puppy paws', joining the party or a dozen or so others). The most interesting people are the race commissars, and talking with them you get a lot of insight into who they are keeping an eye on. Kirby has more than two decades as a. CK:Its pretty bleak. What blasphemy is this? I think it is just individual race directors who decide who gets to ride these bikes. 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. 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. You are as ill informed as Kirby. There are no points for each turn. I am having this problem too. 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A mile from home, looked behind me, moved to the centre of the lane, stuck my arm out to turn right, got Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc Whilst im not a great fan of Carlton Kirkby I very much doubt I could talk for between 1 and 5 hours without descending into complete nonsense from time to time. "In tennis you never talk through a point because the crowd don't. In certain sports, you have to respect the action, and then you comment on it. You must invest in an alarm upgrade to BT Redcare. 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. Driver escapes punishment for alleged hit-and-run on cyclist, as victim blasts police inaction and barriers to justice. The road curved, but it was nothing to concern one's self with. When actually its just hand-written sheet of notes to recall from.. The unrelenting, inane chatter (did any of us want to know that his wife had their third child by caesarean section? I tweeted quite a few comments which clearly annoyed him. They kept the suspect in view and assisted us in the footchase before he was caught and arrested pic.twitter.com/QcQg7PBcsn, Wednesfield Police (@WednesfieldWMP) March 24, 2019. Shouldnt be that hard to organise with so many people here able to talk eloquently and intelligently for 4 hours. You only need to listen to him to get that he has no time for Johnny Foreigner. But, being in the studio means there is a considerable loss of interaction. They have produced some merchandise like cycling caps and badges, they get together at Carltons events. Like in any other sports, being a cycling commentator for a broadcast has its own perks & lows. It is not just the motocycles remember. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby. View our media pack. It doesnt take much accomplishment to understand what Kirby is referring to. To cycling fans, Carlton Kirbys voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosports racecoverage. We dont want this man commentating. But saves my life" German governments helmet advert sparks sexism row, - Sir Gary Verity steps down from Welcome to Yorkshire for health reasons after "errors of judgement" with his expenses, -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. "Commentating on cycling is not like snooker or tennis," says Carlton Kirby, principal commentator for Eurosport's cycling coverage, who has worked in the sport since 1996. Kelly will probably kill him by the end. 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. I do love the sport because its a crescendo sport. Kirby remarks, Its not like a written press where you can write something out and finesse it and shave it. There's also his lack of knowledge. Carlton Kirby and His Approach On Commenting for GCN and Eurosport This Year: While cycling commentator Carlton Kirby and his teammates would normally head across the channel for the Tour de France, the recent situation suggests he will be covering the 2020 edition from the Eurosport studios in London. And somebody asked me, why dont you pronounce his name Foo-gel-sang instead ofFoolsong. Theyre the best stages, and the most exciting ones, but often as a commentator the days you take the most pride in are actually the ones where absolutely sod all has happened! 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. The Vuelta a Espana used to be the worst of the Grand Tours because theyd have transitions day of 250km across a desert. I just wish we had Liggett and Kelly doing the Grand Tours. He believes. It is irretrievable. Kirby has more than two decades as a commentatorbehind him and, alongside Irish legend Sean Kelly, has been back at the Tour de France this year calling the action from Utrecht through to Paris. Harmon LOVES cycling, cycling history, and even riders who don't speak English. To show no fear is the best skill of all. They support his knowledge and enthusiasm behind the mic, even after so many years. 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. Its quite nice at the Tour de France that we have a roadbook and a history book of everything were going through. 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. Its a whole other much more positive view of commentators as a whole. Among an awful lot of distractions, as Carlton Kirby explains, commentating on cycling is an arduous process. As a small example, he started talking to Magnus Backstedt about tyre widths the other day ("weren't you the 27 mm guy?") From dealing with the never-ending frenzy of action, and incessant radio announcements, to having to tackle the director. 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. VN:So, what really is gained by being on-site? Whilst im not Carltons biggest fan (prefer Backstead w Harmon) I very much doubt I could talk for between 1 and 5 hours without descending into complete nonsense from time to time. You sit there, its often quite quiet, and you get brought an exotic meal like a guacamole sandwich. But there are always other lines to cross, and he just loves collecting these plaudits and the deserved success coming his way is just brilliant. We caught up with Kirby to learn what is gained for the telecast. Can you imagine Paris-Roubaix with Kirby commentating? And then, of course, there are the flat stages and the sprint finishes. ), there is a thread in the. Cavendish swept to his second win at the Tour of Turkey with another . What is his cycling background ? Personally I think Harmon and Brian Smith are the best team. Kirbys Knowledge and Enthusiasm on the Mic is Unparalleled, When Kirby explains the difficult process of commentating on cycling, Michael Matthews powers to Bretagne Classic victory, Bora-hansgrohe riders false positive raises new doubts over accuracy of COVID-19 testing, Giro dItalia, Milan-San Remo under threat of cancellation due to coronavirus, Ewan storms to victory on stage 2 of UAE Tour. 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. I think there seems to be a bad feeling against cyclists and its really strange because theyre only people, he continued. You can also sometimes find your hotel is one or two hours away. but the bike was nowhere to be found!" Eurosport commentator. My primary issue with Carlton Kirby is that he doesn't commentate on what is happening (he rambles whatever is inside his head). The Tour de Suisse is traditionally one of the last big races before the Tour de France. Were literally opening up Sean Kellys cranium to learn the nuances of the sport, and he comes out and says which guy is going to go on and win the next day. He also never tells you who the riders on screen are - and if he does, he's usually wrong. They basically work on the principle that people watching cycling in english are only interested in english speaking riders. It is just crazy the amount of automotive stuff on the go, whether that is cars or motorcycles, that are getting too close to the riders, too often. Colnago is using social media to tease the arrival of its new E64 Performance, which well go out on a limb and guess is the companys attempt to tap into the rapidly growing e-bike market. Arriving at road.cc in 2017 via 220 Triathlon Magazine, Jack dipped his toe in most jobs on the site and over ateBikeTips before being namedthe new editor of road.cc in 2020, much to his surprise. Yep I always watch the ITV coverage if possible - even if that means missing the stage live and watching the highlights package (like the vuelta). JavaScript is disabled. I could paint the Galibier and Ventoux and even some of the rarer mountains by memory. The schedule and time duration work differently for every sport. Carlton Kirby As a Post Graduate Broadcast Journalist Carlton's Television career began with the BBC as a News and Sports Reporter. Now it is live pictures going onto blogs, stream TV pictures. And then on day one on Utah beach..boom..Cavendish stuns the previously unbeatable German racer. 1/9/22 4.2km to go, Stage 12 Vuelta a Espana: the riders are going uphill.Kirby: as they get to this step, but it doesnt last long, its like your mums old step, give it a polish, give it a clean and then a clean pair of heels to everybody else. theres nowhere like ENOUGH cycling on tv. This is why he often cracks jokes and laughs heartily. carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021; carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021. 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. Antoine Demoitie tragically died after being hit by a motorbike. As for the Sky Team Fans member - you wouldnt actually be Mr Kirby would you ???? 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. Following a two year broadcasting secondment with the United Nations in the South Pacific he joined ITV as TVam's overnight Sports Producer and Reporter. We have to get him off eurosport. 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. When all the commentators from different nationalities are inside the same studio room, it is no longer the same as before, remarks Kirby, in a monotonous tone. 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. At other broadcasters you still have cue points, but its usually after youve finished making a point [because youre the only commentary team]. The youngsters were congratulated by the force on Twitter, as they helped chase down a thief who had stolen over 300 worth of goods. A new bike is coming very soon! Some of which have been admitted, some of which weren't. Thankfully, no tree roots to overcome. That is in fact my main Friday occupation. He threw the toys out of the pram because his head is scrambled by these defeats. Tao Geoghegan Hart (@taogeoghegan) March 25, 2019. For every Nicolas Roche or Steve Cummings great characters, totally locked down there are some savage bastards out there, and we love them all. Without any editing, moderation, or credibility, it is all out in the name of fate. https://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/1698 ant-drivel, http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85131. We caught up with Kirby to learn what is gained for the telecast and what is lost from these two very different broadcasting scenarios. There used to be a 35 metre rule which seems to be flouted these days. Jason Kenny has recounted to the BBC the near miss he and his infant son Albie encountered while out cycling last month. Those are definitely the days when you earn your corn. You take yourself to the studio, call up your procyclingstats.com, do your research online. Once they pass by, they have to repass the peloton to get the shots they want later on. The man, the myth, the chosen son. They only received compensation a couple of years later. Join Outside+ to get complete access to exclusive content on VeloNews, training plans for road and gravel, and more. 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. 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. #GPDenain pic.twitter.com/2DsagK73lS, Wanty-Gobert Cycling Team (@TeamWantyGobert) March 24, 2019. Kirby tells us that Batistella is punching his handlebars in celebration. Every time she fought back from a coma we were warned. Ive gotten drunk on the Galibier and been evacuated off the Galibier. Your Tour de France telecastwill look the same this year, but it may feel somewhat different. You could hear a pin drop. So, you have to ask yourself: What is different, and why is it worth it to actually go on-site? For example, I know that Jakob Fuglsangs last name means bird song, which is a nice little thing. It is not just the press core looking for pictures for the following day. Story Time with Carlton Kirby: Mankini's and mechanicals | "The pictures were all over the news. wow, all the power to you man! He came off the corner leading, it was a right hand to the finish in Villars-les-Dombes. I have - again - sent this to Eurosport (23/2/23, with 1,871 signatures - and 1,400 people taking the time to comment!).

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