Apologies it's in super annoying meme form (we couldn't find the originalsource) but this is too good not too share! 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. A football match lasts for hardly ninety minutes, a rugby match is over in eighty minutes, whilst a basketball game takes only thirty-eight minutes to finish. Tom Owen vents his fury after cycling blogger highlights verbal abuse on Box Hill, Geraint Thomas returns as domestique in experienced nine-man line-up, Summit finishes dominate opening fortnight with potentially pivotal time trial in final week, The best of the gear that's dropped into RCUK over the last couple of weeks, One carbon bike and two alloy models for 2016 'cross campaign from Chain Reaction Cycles' in-house bike brand. To my mind, the motorised vehicles are getting far too close, a point I continue to pick up on commentary. 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Having spent over 25 years in the field, he has seen a lot, as many other countless commentators have seen. And this sort of meaningless, demented jabber is not at all unusual I could have chosen many examples just from today. It's their commentators or silence. #GPDenain pic.twitter.com/2DsagK73lS, Wanty-Gobert Cycling Team (@TeamWantyGobert) March 24, 2019. People were saying track preparation knocks you back for the sprint because it is a different form of physicality that is needed. In the early 1990's he became a freelance commentator. As a Post Graduate Broadcast Journalist Carltons Television career began with the BBC as a News and Sports Reporter. Im a bit annoyed at myself because I lost my temper at the time. Especially on the downhill runs which is a crazy situation. To show no fear is the best skill of all. Kirby remarks, Its not like a written press where you can write something out and finesse it and shave it. You take yourself to the studio, call up your procyclingstats.com, do your research online. I comfort myself with the fact that there are people out there who actually hate Terry Wogan. The Tour de Suisse is traditionally one of the last big races before the Tour de France. Carlton Kirby: 'Joo Almeida, who won't worry anyone in the General Classification'. Harmon's attitude can best be described as 'wogs begin at Calais'. He clearly thinks he's the star of the show. If you don't like something, how else can you change it - by saying nothing? I think people will appreciate what were trying to deal with. The unrelenting, inane chatter (did any of us want to know that his wife had their third child by caesarean section? There have always been deaths since the early 1900s from vehicle-related incidents. JavaScript is disabled. Theres no doubt about it, the most difficult thing to do is cover nothing, he says. I make notes of the corners, pinch points, danger points, acceleration points, attack points all of those things.. Its quite nice at the Tour de France that we have a roadbook and a history book of everything were going through. Whether they be dusty in the summer or wet in the winter, motorcycles are far too dangerous and get far too close to the bikes. Kittel is not a broken man, but his supremacy has tumbled because Mark Cavendish has only gone and won four stages here. He is thinking Champs Elysees. pic.twitter.com/fFcEf0AgHK, Volta a Catalunya (@VoltaCatalunya) March 25, 2019. Help us to make it better. Strade Bianche 2023, March 4, one-day classic (men's & women's), 78th Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: February 25, 2023, UAE Tour 2023, February 20-26 (women's race February 9-12), O Gran Camio 2023, Spain, February 23-26, 49th Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta (2.Pro) // February 15th - 19th 2023, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne 2023 February 26, 196 km (1.Pro). All rights reserved. He's obsessed with what he thinks is going to happen, preferring baseless speculation to commentating on what is actually happening. Talk about what you know. 27/8/22: Stage 7 of the Vuelta, Herrada wins the sprint and has his arm in the air in celebration. OK. And then, we wait. Yates was obviously cooked - why else would anyone work for dozens of kilometres and then give up in the final 2km? Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. One of the most adaptable voices on British Television, as can be seen from hisworking synopsis, Carltons range is wide. 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. Page 6 - Get up to date with the latest news, scores & standings from the Cycling News Community. Eurosportreports that Kenny expanded on the incident on BBC One today, saying: Someone felt they had right of way and decided that gave them the right to kind of jump on the throttle and drive at us, which was a scary experience. Carlton Kirby brings his True Tales of the Tour de France to Reading on Weds June 21, a little over a week before #TDF2023 , as he launches his new @BloomsburySport book, Sticky Bottle . Eurosport will never get rid of Carlton Kirby, he receives so much fan-mail that it will far out way any negative feedback they get from him. My primary issue with Carlton Kirby is that he doesn't commentate on what is happening (he rambles whatever is inside his head). However, a lot of his fans understand this and support him. There are no points for each turn. Some pros think so, plus more tech news from Shimano, Zwift, Le Col, Dahon, Fairlight + more, Pick-up truck driver crashes into group of cyclists, leaving two dead and 11 injured. All rights reserved. As we reported at the time, the six-time Olympic champion tweeted that he had been on a Sunday bike ride with his son when they were almost run over by a van driver who drove at us, then proceeded to angrily inform me it was my fault we nearly died.. Let us know what you think in the comments. Every time she fought back from a coma we were warned. I'm constantly berating or pointing out the danger of the motorcycle. Unlike other sports, the practicalities of cycling dont change, and doing this remotely is not at all a good idea, but the situation makes all helpless. Pure invention; based on nothing. 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. Carlton's voice is familiar to fans of Motorsports and Cycling both on British Television and throughout the world. Simon Clarke, who should have won the 2016 Milan-San Remo is just one in a long, long line of things he invents from nowhere and then portrays as facts, banging on about them throughout a season. I speak no language other than English. Ill be making notes when Sean Kellys driving, which can be a difficult thing! Best known for his work on Eurosport, his voice has also appeared on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Motors TV, Cycling TV, Speed Channel USA, ABC Australia, SABC South Africa, Canal Plus France, Canal France International and more. Riders have lost their ability to race, says LeMond, Nacer Bouhanni handed penalty, fined for shove. Well, Kirby says, when its all out action on the road its very easy the problem comes on longtransition stages. For example, I know that Jakob Fuglsangs last name means bird song, which is a nice little thing. When Cavendish won again on stage 14, Kittel just fell to pieces emotionally. That is exactly what has happened now. Its a case of trying to keep everybody amused. 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. Mark Cavendish crossed the line first, and said Kittel came up to slap him in the back. 35m is 100ft. CK: You need the details. Yates ended up going out the back of the peloton, losing 1.22. During a long interview, the legendary veteran commentator of Eurosports shares some of his knowledge about the job. 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. 2008present unless otherwise stated. Mrs John Murphy May 3, 2010 2,662 0 0 Aug 26, 2011. 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. When youre on-site, even though youre there, youre still watching a monitor, Kirby says. . As you say, he doesn't shout unnecessarily either. We cant do that when hes at his house and Im at mine. #cycling @carltonkirby whatsonreading.com Carlton Kirby True Tales of the Tour de France | What's On Reading I've just discovered, after following a tweet that Orla Chennaoui had re-tweeted, that the esteemed Mr Kirby has blocked me on Twitter. 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. 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. I like Kelly just out of respect more than anything. Kirby has more than two decades as a. And, one can understand the enthusiasm that has kept him going despite the setbacks and even criticism from people. 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. How can someone who watches so much cycling know so little? One example of his commentary, from 11/3/21 Tirreno-Adriatico: Carlton Kirby: 'Yates is the heart and mind of this breakaway group'. 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. As a small example, he started talking to Magnus Backstedt about tyre widths the other day ("weren't you the 27 mm guy?") 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. Maybe it's because he doesn't ride a bike himself? On rest days we circulate to meet with everybody. if many people would do this via twitter it could at least give a sign. And then, of course, there are the flat stages and the sprint finishes. 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? Being on the site always gives you extra material which makes the commentating so natural and energetic. These local mountain bikers tried Athletic Brewing Company's craft beer for the first time, and you'd be surprised by their reactions. https://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/1698 ant-drivel, http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85131. The sights and sounds of the race and the attention of aptitude in an ample pressroom can renounce some valuable chunks for a commentator. I think it is just individual race directors who decide who gets to ride these bikes. I usually increase the pace especially on a sprint day to match the peloton, Kirby admits. It is all clearly not set in stone at the moment, and I hope that I'm not going to have some sharp intake of breath moments on commentary just because bikes are needlessly endangering the lives of cyclists. So poor . but the bike was nowhere to be found!" 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. De Gendt, ganador de la primera etapa de la Volta 2019. Jason Kenny has recounted to the BBC the near miss he and his infant son Albie encountered while out cycling last month. VeloNews: Whats the biggest difference for you when youre commentating on a race from back home, instead of attending the event? That should have been alarm bells for everyone. 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. We have to get him off eurosport. There is no editing process, except between the brain and the larynx. I don't think much does get through to him, I really wish it did. Eurosports commentator Carlton Kirby has called hundreds of races throughout his career, both on-site and from the studio. Nonetheless, one other thing that Kirby believes, sets the very best apart is commitment. @DeGendtThomas, guanyador de la primera etapa de la #VoltaCatalunya 2019. We get to see our own output with our team interviewing the riders. Not that itsa straightforward drive to the finish at the Tour, as Kirby explains. 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. Simon Yates drops back to the Peloton in the last 2km - Carlton Kirby: 'Yates has decided this isn't worth the candle' - i.e. 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. They only received compensation a couple of years later. Get rid. And I said: Because I asked him! I asked him at breakfast, because when youre on-site, you can talk to the riders. As just one example, the long list of criticisms he has levelled at Thibault Pinot. Kittel did win stage four, but then Cavendish beat him again on stage six. VN:What do you talk about differently when youre in the studio? This person has obviously just seen red, Ive got right of way, Im going to go, and you might have right of way technically whether you do or dont is often debatable but it doesnt give you the right to smash someone and potentially kill someone, which is what is going to happen if you run someone off their bike. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. Kirby has however found his own distinctive and unique style which has brilliantly worked for him all these years. They seem to think that it is enough to just talk about english speaking riders, or to 'emote' any time there is a crash, or a difficult corner. . At dinner, you gather around the table and argue the hell out of it, and thats a big thing. It is crazy. Hosted by Duncan Steer Carlton Kirby's Cycling Lock-In Radio Days Events Sports NOV 24, 2021 London live show preview! What blasphemy is this? Eurosport's commentator Carlton Kirby has called hundreds of races throughout his career, both on-site and from the studio. Most races have one unit but the Tour de France has four double-decker units. pic.twitter.com/bcRWeK1p3o, just merder. Well then I propose a CN forum audio livestream for the tour de france. This is why he often cracks jokes and laughs heartily. 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. Discovery company. He is now only four short. Log in or register to join the conversation. But it was here he developed the ability to call a sprint. He spoils everyones enjoyment of the race with his silly so called jokes and rubbish talk. Hosted by Duncan Steer. Baseless. I don't have anything against him personally, but he doesn't seem to get the basics of the sport. Doesn't look that pretty, cable tied, very practical. Discovery company. And he wasn't wrong. Driver escapes punishment for alleged hit-and-run on cyclist, as victim blasts police inaction and barriers to justice. Agreed. 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. After moving to 30 Tour de France stage wins with four rousing victories that has shattered Marcel Kittel on this year's Tour, Eurosport's voice of cycling Carlton Kirby tells Desmond Kane why he . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. hatcher - are you Harmon's mum? and apologises to those who don't. 00:04:00, 29/05/2020 at 08:52 Related We've asked Colnago for more details but they just shrugged their shoulders in reply. That doesnt portend his job has not become a whole lot harder. Exactly - and if you had any insight into professional riding and experience actually being a pro like Sean Kelly or Rob Hayles - you wouldnt struggle to find commentary. Would like to cancel eurosport but it's the only way to watch the classics (legitimately at least). 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. At other broadcasters you still have cue points, but its usually after youve finished making a point [because youre the only commentary team]. To know that, you simply have to do a Google Search and you will know why. Kirby tells us that Batistella is punching his handlebars in celebration. For me Kirby has the key ingredient I need from a commentator. 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). London live show preview! ADDITIONAL: 13/4/21 - Some have said that this petition is 'cruel', but if you're in the public eye then you are open to criticism of your professional abilities - or are we now not allowed to criticise the abilities of authors, actors, sports people, musicians, etc.? Hence, talking on something is difficult without matter. Terms and conditions of use. 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. Carlton Kirby discusses the art of commentary, says thank you to those who enjoy listening to him. What a load of rubbish - Team Sky Fan !! I can't understand why Eurosport need to use him when they gave at least four other knowledgeable commentators, even without Harmon. And to be honest, most of us are scared of losing Carlton Kirkby in case Ant McCrossan takes his place. or maybe you,re a relative ?? Thus concentrating becomes a difficult job for a commentator. The best thing you can do is relax, in my opinion, Kirby explains about going live on air. Helen Blackman (@HelenBlackman) March 24, 2019. Carlton Kirby pete54 Posts: 488 March 2014 edited October 2019 in Pro race For all those who can't stand Kirby's 'commentary' (must be everyone on Bikeradar? There has to be some kind of distance applied and minimal standards of what is needed. For god's sake grow up the man's just doing his job some of it good, some of it bad Is it my imagination or has there been more talk about commentators than cycling on here recently? Tel 01225 588855. e-bikes are very much the SUVs of the car world with every manufacturer seemingly keen to add at least one to their range to not miss out. Its not something thats learned, or something you can prepare for. A piece of the petition has gained over 542 signatures demanding the removal of Carlton Kirby from Eurosports, citing Unnecessary Screaming, Terrible Jokes as one of the biggest downsides. Its Kirbys cheat sheetfor every stage in the race, with details of the top finishers, jersey wearers, men in the breakaway and so on. They have produced some merchandise like cycling caps and badges, they get together at Carltons events. We dont want this man commentating. There are already calls for a convening of UCI protocol committee so they can start to get some proper rules together about it. They will tell you, Yes, so-and-so is looking really mentally fatigued, or, they are saying, Hes getting very aggressive in the peloton and weve had a word with the team, that is all great information. Partly, of course, that's his job - but if you give it out, you have to take it. Kirby laughs. 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. Kittel was completely shocked, and has been getting more and more upset as this Tour has gone on. carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021; carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021. You must log in or register to reply here. "Commentating on cycling is not like snooker or tennis," Carlton Kirby tells Betway in a recent interview, one of the principal commentators for Eurosport's cycling coverage, who has served in the sport since 1996. And then, you hang a look at anyone who is there to find out if theyre going to listen to you. 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. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. All crescendo sports deserve to be treated as such. Eurosport is a group of pay television networks in Europe and parts of Asia. The headline does anyway, while the sources in the article cover a few different potential causes. Its a whole other much more positive view of commentators as a whole. Commentating on cycling is not like snooker or tennis, says Carlton Kirby, a principal commentator for Eurosports cycling coverage, who has worked in the sport since 1996. Carlton Kirby is a sports commentator who is most known for his work commentating on the Tour de France. Ive fallen off the Galibier. You don't need to be that close to the riders to get snaps. The schedule and time duration work differently for every sport. You might remember an 'interpretive spinning' vid doing the rounds on social media a few weeks ago. He further says, "In tennis, you never talk through a point because the crowd doesn't. Its the art of illusion. Carlton's voice is familiar to fans of Motorsports and Cycling both on British Television and throughout the world. When actually its just hand-written sheet of notes to recall from.. All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new week. ). He came off the corner leading, it was a right hand to the finish in Villars-les-Dombes. Thats when it down to you and not the riders.. It is a thrilling climax and its my job to convey that to the public. He has been commentating on the Tour de France since 2009, and his deep knowledge of the race and the riders makes him one of the most respected commentators in the sport. Shouldnt be that hard to organise with so many people here able to talk eloquently and intelligently for 4 hours. I've also been known to drag washing machines behind the bike and throw them down embankments, along with piles of grass clippings, black bags of household rubbish and several hubcaps. The concern of course is how much is this going to take out of him before he begins preparations for the Olympic Games next month? Nobody but nobody doesnt sprint for 5th at the end of a Monument. But Mark Cavendish says no: what the track does is make you think fast, it makes you think within a very tight set of circumstances. You have to say who they are, where they are on the road, what colour theyre in and call the tactics and often all within 30-45 seconds of sheer hell and manic action. And hes trying to improve them. A lot of these guys seems to have free rein on what they are doing. 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. Rob Hatch is apparently also good but he doesnt do very much that I've seen. We have seen far too much of it - near collisions as much as actual collisions over the past few years. Controversial! Please tell your friends: Ive read so many negative comments about Kirby that unlike most online petitions this one could work. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby. So, our information can be slightly second-hand. Commentating during the 2022 Ronde with 222km to go, Kirby says: Aranburu could have finished as high as 5th in Milan-Sanremo, but didnt think it was worth his while so he eased off at the end and came in 13th. 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. Well, Ill tell you: It makes your view of the race verifiable when youre there. Marcel Kittel gesticulates as Mark Cavendish wins stage 14 of the Tour de France ahead of Peter Sagan, Stage six finish: Cavendish edges Kittel again in thrilling finale, WATCH: Moment Cavendish finds out he has won. But I do allow people to believe Im always on-site. The Tour forces us to have dinner. Advertising, commercial: sales [at] road.cc To cycling fans, Carlton Kirby's voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosport's race coverage. I changed to German commentary on eurosport international today I was so mad. You can also sometimes find your hotel is one or two hours away. 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? In the second episode of Story Time with Carlton Kirby, the Eurosport commentator reads an excerpt from his book (Magic Spanner) about how British cycling caused a seismic change in the. 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. That is because like most hacks they are too arrogant to do any research and preparation. Proper all rounder. 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. I do love the sport because its a crescendo sport. Thankfully, no tree roots to overcome. While folk littering with gel wrappers is no doubt annoying, is it really up there with fly-tipping? Coverage includes enhanced production with access to helicopter, on-board and superslomo cameras. he's saving his energy. I talk about the same stuff, except Im making it up. because there wuld be an uprising in the country. I think there seems to be a bad feeling against cyclists and its really strange because theyre only people, he continued. I can walk or drive the technical approach to the finish, which is gold. They basically work on the principle that people watching cycling in english are only interested in english speaking riders. But not today in the Vuelta or yesterday, and this is the first time I have heard Kirby commentating. He's probably too much of a joker,not serious enough, but has a 'springy' voice which is good to listen to. Carlton Kirby: 'Joo Almeida, who won't worry anyone in the General Classification'. What you are talking about is a place in history. 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!. We caught up with Kirby to learn what is gained for the telecast and what is lost from these two very different broadcasting scenarios. 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. Theyd often stop too Euskaltel-Euskadi were one of the most common for that, theyd roll to the front, let everyone know it wasnt an attack and then ride up the road to briefly chat to family! Are you sure? You cant please everybody and as a commentator thats something you have to get to grips with. Joe Robinson. Uhhh, Ill say Bettiol. The moment you have spoken a word, it is out there on tape and on every news website, forum, and who knows what.