Helen Blackman (@HelenBlackman) March 24, 2019. 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. 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! 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. To know that, you simply have to do a Google Search and you will know why. 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. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby and cycling legend Sean Kelly reacted like the viewers at home - at first incredibly concerned, then mightily relieved. 35m is 100ft. 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. Its the press guys we see more, because of the mechanics of the day. You could hear a pin drop. There is no discussion or debate, just chatter, articles, and just that. Tony Martin scared everybody with his breakaway, says Etixx chief. During a long interview, the legendary veteran commentator of Eurosports shares some of his knowledge about the job. Cycling is a sport where there are no time limits and there are no constant action-packed sequences to speak about. But he's British and that's all that matters to Kirby. Story Time with Carlton Kirby - How British cycling went - Eurosport I don't think much does get through to him, I really wish it did. you can't have it on while doing other things and then return to the screen when it gets interesting because by the time Kirby has noticed many minutes will have passed. And hes trying to improve them. Also, Kirby criticises riders in almost every race. pic.twitter.com/fFcEf0AgHK, Volta a Catalunya (@VoltaCatalunya) March 25, 2019. Join Outside+ to get complete access to exclusive content on VeloNews, training plans for road and gravel, and more. 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. 2.4K views, 20 likes, 3 loves, 5 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Eurosport: "The pictures were all over the news. A lot of these guys seems to have free rein on what they are doing. I speak no language other than English. Whenever I watch an anglophone stream online because there is no other way for me to watch a race I have to think of the HIMYM episode where Barney goes to get Robin from Canada and, looking at the "funny" Canadian dollars, says: "It's like you want us to make fun of you". And, he is right about it. And it is at that point, Cav comes out of the shadows to mug him at the line. But not today in the Vuelta or yesterday, and this is the first time I have heard Kirby commentating. I like Kelly just out of respect more than anything. Carlton Kirby's Cycling Lock-In - Radio Days Events It is not general knowledge, and it should be. Among the big names the Belgian put time into today were Alejandro Valverde, fourth overall and 2 minutes 56 second down in fourth place overall, and Team Skys Egan Bernal, a further 1 second back. CK:Its pretty bleak. Im a bit annoyed at myself because I lost my temper at the time. We caught up with Kirby to learn what is gained for the telecast and what is lost from these two very different broadcasting scenarios. And this sort of meaningless, demented jabber is not at all unusual I could have chosen many examples just from today. New Eurosport presentation team for cycling's Grand Tours It just stays online forever. 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. 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 Win! That doesnt portend his job has not become a whole lot harder. 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. And he has outthought Marcel Kittel here. This is why he often cracks jokes and laughs heartily. Your Tour de France telecastwill look the same this year, but it may feel somewhat different. And then, you hang a look at anyone who is there to find out if theyre going to listen to you. Thankfully, no tree roots to overcome. Ive fallen off the Galibier. I don't know the guy but I wish in netherlands we would do it with mart smeets, danny nelissen and herbert dijkstra, who are complete idiots. During a long interview, the legendary veteran commentator of Eurosports shares some of his knowledge about the job. 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. Page 6 - Get up to date with the latest news, scores & standings from the Cycling News Community. There used to be a 35 metre rule which seems to be flouted these days. If you don't like something, how else can you change it - by saying nothing? 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. There are some other sports, like cycling, where the commentary has to be complete. https://t.co/rFjZ7dTFUE. Antoine Demoitie was tragically killed by a motorcyle at the age of 25. pic.twitter.com/MaRgbFKTet, The Ella Roberta Family Foundation (@rosamund_ElsFdn) March 25, 2019, @emmachamberlain at her soul cycling class. Harmon's attitude can best be described as 'wogs begin at Calais'. Owned by Warner Bros. His voice tends to wake me up from my nap when something happens. Eurosport cant get away with this !! ), there is a thread in the Eurosport 'comments and suggestions' forum requesting that he be removed from the roster. Those are definitely the days when you earn your corn. Its that melting pot of information that you get on-site. Ill ring someone up on-site to talk to them. 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. Let us know what you think in the comments. Carlton Kirby Kirby is the most marmite commentator there is. Eurosport's lead cycling commentator's weekly guide to what's not going on in cycling during the lockdown. and apologises to those who don't. 00:04:00, 29/05/2020 at 08:52 Related At dinner, you gather around the table and argue the hell out of it, and thats a big thing. Help us to make it better. It's embarrassing now. All material FarrellyAtkinson (F-At) Limited, Unit 7b Green Park Station BA11JB. The Tour de Suisse is traditionally one of the last big races before the Tour de France. Yates ended up going out the back of the peloton, losing 1.22. CK: You need the details. Well over a 1000 signatories on that petition now. Listen to Carlton Kirby's Cycling Lock-In on TuneIn If youve watched Eurosport cycling, you'll know. The youngsters were congratulated by the force on Twitter, as they helped chase down a thief who had stolen over 300 worth of goods. To cycling fans, Carlton Kirbys voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosports racecoverage. Eurosport's commentator Carlton Kirby has called hundreds of races throughout his career, both on-site and from the studio. Carlton Kirby: Tour De France Commentator They only received compensation a couple of years later. Carlton kirby - has to go !! | Cyclingnews Forum Uhhh, Ill say Bettiol. or maybe you,re a relative ?? Thats when it down to you and not the riders.. He further says, "In tennis, you never talk through a point because the crowd doesn't. 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. 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. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. For every Nicolas Roche or Steve Cummings great characters, totally locked down there are some savage bastards out there, and we love them all. While folk littering with gel wrappers is no doubt annoying, is it really up there with fly-tipping? According to the Telegraph, cyclists and joggers could be targeted as part ofa new Government initiative to work out who is leaving waste behind in countryside. 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? Painting a verbal picture of a five-hour race is stream of consciousness, and to be able to do that effectively, you just need to be there. These local mountain bikers tried Athletic Brewing Company's craft beer for the first time, and you'd be surprised by their reactions. Yates was obviously cooked - why else would anyone work for dozens of kilometres and then give up in the final 2km? That is the way it appears. He said from the rider's perspective, motorbikes get far too close to the race. For all those who can't stand Kirby's 'commentary' (must be everyone on Bikeradar? (Clarke is a very good rider, but there is nothing to suggest he SHOULD have won the 2016 M-SR. Watch the race.). You get the atmosphere and emotion of a place. CK:Ive been doing bike races live and on-site since 1996. Eurosports commentator Carlton Kirby has called hundreds of races throughout his career, both on-site and from the studio. I quite like Kirby. Simon Yates drops back to the Peloton in the last 2km - Carlton Kirby: 'Yates has decided this isn't worth the candle' - i.e. Its not something thats learned, or something you can prepare for. And alongside everything going on in his ear and on the screens in front of him, Kirby says the booths themselves can be a sourceof distraction from the job of commentating. 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. Can you imagine Paris-Roubaix with Kirby commentating? And then, of course, there are the flat stages and the sprint finishes. But, being in the studio means there is a considerable loss of interaction. join Outside+. They basically work on the principle that people watching cycling in english are only interested in english speaking riders. Interview: Life on Tour with Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby 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. I changed to German commentary on eurosport international today I was so mad. Ive gotten drunk on the Galibier and been evacuated off the Galibier. because there wuld be an uprising in the country. Eurosport's lead cycling commentator Carlton Kirby presents a weekly guide to everything that's NOT happening in the sport this year, with stories and reflections from his 25 years in the gantry. The atmosphere fills up with buzz from moment to moment that enthusiasm pushes the words out of the heart. I just wish we had Liggett and Kelly doing the Grand Tours. Carlton Kirby: 'Yates is the heart and mind of this breakaway group'. 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. I've been told to stop having a go at the motorcycles, but it is purely from a safety aspect and sadly this poor guy, who was very a vibrant talent at the age of only 25, has lost his life. Stay tuned! 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. ), peppered with the repeated clichs (just see how many times he says 'puppy paws', joining the party or a dozen or so others). Theres an awful lot of distractions to keep on top of, so if you happen to be looking at your notes when somebody has a moment and you dont see it, its not your fault., Kirby laughs. 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. The Vuelta a Espana used to be the worst of the Grand Tours because theyd have transitions day of 250km across a desert. There are no points for each turn. Mark Cavendish crossed the line first, and said Kittel came up to slap him in the back. With very little data being sent to them, and some pretty bad camerawork they have made a good fist of the event in Spain. Minutes later, Sean Kelly points out that Padun is 'not getting around the corners well not comfortable whatsoever on the descent'. Carlton Kirby: 'Joo Almeida, who won't worry anyone in the General Classification'. Punching the handlebars is the almost universal sign of frustration at losing. VeloNews: Whats the biggest difference for you when youre commentating on a race from back home, instead of attending the event? This is the video I showed Trinity School in Lewisham this morning. 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. He is now only four short. 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 he's British and that's all that matters to Kirby. Riders having to get close to a motorbike just to take a corner. And to be honest, most of us are scared of losing Carlton Kirkby in case Ant McCrossan takes his place. He's obsessed with what he thinks is going to happen, preferring baseless speculation to commentating on what is actually happening. Jason Kenny has recounted to the BBC the near miss he and his infant son Albie encountered while out cycling last month. So, our information can be slightly second-hand. if many people would do this via twitter it could at least give a sign. You are calling the race as you see it on the screen. Eurosport is a group of pay television networks in Europe and parts of Asia. 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. carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021 - nehantech.com In the early 1990s he became a freelance commentator. Story Time with Carlton Kirby: Mankini's and mechanicals | "The pictures were all over the news. I remember being impressed during the Giro at his ability to identify riders. When youre on-site, even though youre there, youre still watching a monitor, Kirby says. Its a case of trying to keep everybody amused. And, one can understand the enthusiasm that has kept him going despite the setbacks and even criticism from people. Please enter your email so we can keep you updated with news, features and the latest offers. Baseless. Carlton Kirby Kirby is the most marmite commentator there is. Harmon LOVES cycling, cycling history, and even riders who don't speak English. If she wins so does everyone else. Valverde gets it very, very wrong!" exclaimed . His Grand National, Murray Walker shouting in the last 2 kilometres really is unbelievable. From dealing with the never-ending frenzy of action, and incessant radio announcements, to having to tackle the director. 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. Having spent over 25 years in the field, he has seen a lot, as many other countless commentators have seen. As is seen in most cases, the primary action of any game takes place during the outset and ending parts. 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.. 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. 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. To my mind, the motorcycles are the most dangerous because they have the least ability to stop. There are many great cycling commentators around at the moment, Im afraid Kirby isnt one of them. Don't miss a moment from Paris-Roubaix and Unbound Gravel, to the Giro dItalia, Tour de France, Vuelta a Espaa, and everything in between when you Hence, talking on something is difficult without matter. Always the hardest and most challenging role in such types of games is of a cycling commentator. Brentford today angry guy in grey car can't see why he should wait till it's safe to overtake hoots horn, shouts abuse and 100 yards later I'm in front again anyway. It is guys sitting on a motorbike who pull up alongside a cyclist and say 'how are you doing?'. Nobody but nobody doesnt sprint for 5th at the end of a Monument. And its only the past year that we even get to see more than the Tour de France. American racers headed to Italy chime in. The races are only on GCN/Eurosport. When Cavendish won again on stage 14, Kittel just fell to pieces emotionally. 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? JavaScript is disabled. Kirby laughs. Agreed. So poor . https://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/1698 ant-drivel, http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85131. 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 . I never say when Im on-site vs. at the race. "Beware everybody, he is well and truly back!" yelled Carlton Kirby on Eurosport commentary. When youre part of the race caravan, all you talk about is the race. I don't have anything against him personally, but he doesn't seem to get the basics of the sport. 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. But, Kirby has to do that, without fail. What blasphemy is this? He suddenly realises how to beat Kittel, working out the formula to finish first. 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. 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. And he wasn't wrong. All rights reserved. PLEASE CONTACT EUROSPORT/GCN INDIVIDUALLY AS WELL AS SIGNING, BECAUSE THAT WILL PROBABLY HAVE A GREATER EFFECT. Discovery company. UPDATE: New online Zoomcast show, July 16, click through for tickets. The major problem with this is that you cannot follow a race he is commentating on unless you are watching it - i.e. So, you have to ask yourself: What is different, and why is it worth it to actually go on-site? Without any editing, moderation, or credibility, it is all out in the name of fate. There is a rumour that the plane ticket has already been bought for Mark to leave the Tour, but I think the temptation is there for him to go to the Champs-lyses because he believes in his mind that he has worked out how to unpick Marcel Kittel, who is his main threat. Thus, the commentary that you hear wont come from the finish line, but rather from some television studio thousands of miles away. After my tweet he at least toned that down. ). Its windowless. why must us cyclists have to tolerate a commentator who has no knowledge of professional cycling. "Oh! 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. 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. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby. Stig Broeckx avoids serious injury after being hit by motorbike. 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? 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. You must invest in an alarm upgrade to BT Redcare. Seriously. Carlton Kirby discusses the art of commentary, says thank you to those who enjoy listening to him. Le point sur la situation de Yoann Offredo. Eurosport have a lot of these, so theres a lot of conversation going on in your ear [between producers] and its quite a task trying to keep the flow of what you are saying, Kirby says. 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. Over 3,200 worth of amazing prizes from Pacenti Cycle Design and Saint Piran, including some stunning carbon wheels! 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