Thankfully, no tree roots to overcome. The unrelenting, inane chatter (did any of us want to know that his wife had their third child by caesarean section? 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. 27/8/22: Stage 7 of the Vuelta, Herrada wins the sprint and has his arm in the air in celebration. For me, Carlton is the perfect commentator for the 'early shift' on long, flat grand tour stages. Eurosport's lead cycling commentator Carlton Kirby has called for action to regulate the role of motor vehicles in the sport following the tragic death of Belgium's Antoine Demoitie, who was. The Tour forces us to have dinner. VN:What difference will people notice in this years Tour broadcast from a normal year, when you and your team are on-site? Owned by Warner Bros. Its a whole other much more positive view of commentators as a whole. 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. It is all kinds of stuff. 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. Let us know what you think in the comments. VN:When youre at the race, who are you talking to regularly to get your intel for the broadcast? I can walk or drive the technical approach to the finish, which is gold. #cycling @carltonkirby whatsonreading.com Carlton Kirby True Tales of the Tour de France | What's On Reading 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. 2.4K views, 20 likes, 3 loves, 5 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Eurosport: "The pictures were all over the news. Pure invention; based on nothing. You can use your lens. And then, of course, there are the flat stages and the sprint finishes. CK:As a commentator, you dont have a great deal of contact with the riders. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Astonishingly though, a single stage of the Tour de France lasts for about more than six hours. For me Kirby has the key ingredient I need from a commentator. Carlton's voice is familiar to fans of Motorsports and Cycling both on British Television and throughout the world. 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. VN:What do you talk about differently when youre in the studio? Please enter your email so we can keep you updated with news, features and the latest offers. COME ON WRITE TO EUROSPORT AND LETS GET HIM OFF ! The moment you have spoken a word, it is out there on tape and on every news website, forum, and who knows what. 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 the press guys we see more, because of the mechanics of the day. On the descent, motorbikes often get too close to the cyclist in front of them. Kittel was completely shocked, and has been getting more and more upset as this Tour has gone on. Terms and conditions of use. Would the football fans be subjected to him commentating on the football matches ? Hosted by Duncan Steer Carlton Kirby's Cycling Lock-In Radio Days Events Sports NOV 24, 2021 London live show preview! All crescendo sports deserve to be treated as such. At dinner, you gather around the table and argue the hell out of it, and thats a big thing. Matt Stephens will be Eurosport's dedicated reporter on all Grand Tour coverage, bringing breaking news, updates, and interviews from inside the peloton. 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 More often than not they slip into commentary which is at best nationalistic, and at worst xenophobic. It's embarrassing now. This latest incident proves exactly that. ), there is a thread in the Eurosport 'comments and suggestions' forum requesting that he be removed from the roster. And then, you hang a look at anyone who is there to find out if theyre going to listen to you. But, Kirby has to do that, without fail. At least King Kelly is still there despite Harmon's departure. 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. Controversial! Its that melting pot of information that you get on-site. 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. The man, the myth, the chosen son. VN:So, what really is gained by being on-site? View our media pack. 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. 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. As a small example, he started talking to Magnus Backstedt about tyre widths the other day ("weren't you the 27 mm guy?") but the bike was nowhere to be found!" Nah, Harmon is clued up. and clearly was totally clueless. Eurosport's lead cycling commentator's weekly guide to what's not going on in cycling during the lockdown. You take yourself to the studio, call up your procyclingstats.com, do your research online. They only received compensation a couple of years later. And, he is right about it. You cant please everybody and as a commentator thats something you have to get to grips with. 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 like him. Kittel is not a broken man, but his supremacy has tumbled because Mark Cavendish has only gone and won four stages here. 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.? Harmon's attitude can best be described as 'wogs begin at Calais'. London live show preview! Tony Martin scared everybody with his breakaway, says Etixx chief. pic.twitter.com/fFcEf0AgHK, Volta a Catalunya (@VoltaCatalunya) March 25, 2019. Info-wise, being on-site is amazing.. After my tweet he at least toned that down. "Beware everybody, he is well and truly back!" yelled Carlton Kirby on Eurosport commentary. Would like to cancel eurosport but it's the only way to watch the classics (legitimately at least). I have - again - sent this to Eurosport (23/2/23, with 1,871 signatures - and 1,400 people taking the time to comment!). Ive just turned Catalunya on and hes already come out with I think he fell victim to his agent, so now hes at x team. The demands of media and multimedia these days make it more of a serious problem. Eurosport cant get away with this !! There must be so many ex-pro riders out there who would give valuable commentary and insight into the races. Kirby has however found his own distinctive and unique style which has brilliantly worked for him all these years. 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. Theres no doubt about it, the most difficult thing to do is cover nothing, he says. Before Kirby hits the airwaves, he touchesbase with Eurosport HQ in Paris,and then its time to take to the microphone. Le point sur la situation de Yoann Offredo. 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. Fantasy Cycling: game [at] road.cc 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? There have always been deaths since the early 1900s from vehicle-related incidents. To my mind, the motorcycles are the most dangerous because they have the least ability to stop. As a Post Graduate Broadcast Journalist Carltons Television career began with the BBC as a News and Sports Reporter. That is the way it appears. When youre part of the race caravan, all you talk about is the race. You might remember an 'interpretive spinning' vid doing the rounds on social media a few weeks ago. And somebody asked me, why dont you pronounce his name Foo-gel-sang instead ofFoolsong. 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. 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. Stay tuned! And hes trying to improve them. Theres so much stuff going on because in front of us for starters, we have live timing, results sheets, stage profiles, live pictures, alternative live pictures and a sub-monitor with the schedule. . Kelly will probably kill him by the end. Also, Kirby criticises riders in almost every race. #GPDenain pic.twitter.com/2DsagK73lS, Wanty-Gobert Cycling Team (@TeamWantyGobert) March 24, 2019. 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? You only need to listen to him to get that he has no time for Johnny Foreigner. I often moan about Kirby myself, but I don't. 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). If she wins so does everyone else. why must us cyclists have to tolerate a commentator who has no knowledge of professional cycling. There are no gaps you might shut up for five seconds or so to listen to the crowd, but thats it.. Youre at the finish line, essentially watching the TV albeit with extra screens.. 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. Yates was obviously cooked - why else would anyone work for dozens of kilometres and then give up in the final 2km? pic.twitter.com/TkvUUUeBXs. In the early 1990s he became a freelance commentator. (@StasaZlatanovic) March 24, 2019. During a long interview, the legendary veteran commentator of Eurosports shares some of his knowledge about the job. pic.twitter.com/bcRWeK1p3o, just merder. 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. During a long interview, the legendary veteran commentator of Eurosports shares some of his knowledge about the job. 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. because there wuld be an uprising in the country. You always get letters or emails from people who really enjoyed your commentary, but youll always get those who hate every fibre of your being.. Being on the site always gives you extra material which makes the commentating so natural and energetic. Eurosport's lead cycling commentator Carlton Kirby presents a weekly guide to everything that's NOT happening in the sport . And he wasn't wrong. Antoine Demoitie tragically died after being hit by a motorbike. That is because like most hacks they are too arrogant to do any research and preparation. Mark thought it was congratulations, but it was Kittel hitting him on the back in frustration. Yep, thats my pick. Not much love for Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby amongst the Team Sky ranks it seems Air pollution: London mother launches petition for second inquest into daughter''s death, Jason Kenny recounts last months near miss on BBC TV, Yoann Offredo's condition described as not life-threatening after GP de Denain crash, Telegraph article suggests "Littering cyclists and joggers could be to blame for countryside rubbish problem", Jeremy Vine's latest unpleasant encounter, 'Youths on pedal cycles' help Wednesfield Police catch thief, Best Cycling Website, BikeBiz Awards 2018, Tao Geoghehan Hart (picture copyright Simon Wilkinson, SWPix.com via Britishcycling.org_.uk), "Looks like shit. Carlton Kirby is a sports commentator who is most known for his work commentating on the Tour de France. When youre on-site, even though youre there, youre still watching a monitor, Kirby says. Live blog: "outrageous claims" - Tao Geoghegan Hart lays into Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby, cyclists blamed for countryside litter - Twitter responds, Colnago e-bike, Jason Kenny, Jeremy Vine on close-passes, TdY teams, Peloton baby + more. These local mountain bikers tried Athletic Brewing Company's craft beer for the first time, and you'd be surprised by their reactions. 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. There is absolutely no deficit of distractions for a commentator. Helen Blackman (@HelenBlackman) March 24, 2019. To know that, you simply have to do a Google Search and you will know why. Well, Kirby says, when its all out action on the road its very easy the problem comes on longtransition stages. When actually its just hand-written sheet of notes to recall from.. One of the most adaptable voices on British Television, as can be seen from hisworking synopsis, Carltons range is wide. There are no points for each turn. At least he can string a sentence together and he seems to bring good comments out of Backstedt. You can get every picture you need from in front of the peloton. 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. I could get 20 minutes of commentary out of dinner last night. 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? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Eurosport is a group of pay television networks in Europe and parts of Asia. I don't have anything against him personally, but he doesn't seem to get the basics of the sport. 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. It is not just the press core looking for pictures for the following day. He suddenly realises how to beat Kittel, working out the formula to finish first. It is all well having experience, but at some of the smaller races who are the guys riding these bikes? The word count for me at the end is almost blurred.. Kirby laughs. All of this stuff adds to the vrit of the broadcast, and its stuff you cannot get in a studio in London. One of the worlds most iconic cycling brands appears set to launch an e-bike. Yates ended up going out the back of the peloton, losing 1.22. Following a two year broadcasting secondment with the United Nations in the South Pacific he joined ITV as TVams overnight Sports Producer and Reporter. I heard him doing weightlifting once. I speak no language other than English. ), there is a thread in the. There are some other sports, like cycling, where the commentary has to be complete. It is irretrievable. Advertising, commercial: sales [at] road.cc Plus security bikes, plus rolling paramedics. Hosted by Duncan Steer. And, one can understand the enthusiasm that has kept him going despite the setbacks and even criticism from people. I agree listening to the mans over stressed enthusiasm really gets on my nerves. Please tell your friends: Ive read so many negative comments about Kirby that unlike most online petitions this one could work. 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! 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 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. 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. There's also his lack of knowledge. Having spent over 25 years in the field, he has seen a lot, as many other countless commentators have seen. Every time she fought back from a coma we were warned. If its one of those days where its going to end in a sprint and you need to cover 240km, then its gonna be a bit of a drag. He is now only four short. theres nowhere like ENOUGH cycling on tv. The atmosphere fills up with buzz from moment to moment that enthusiasm pushes the words out of the heart. This is why he often cracks jokes and laughs heartily. The headline does anyway, while the sources in the article cover a few different potential causes. We have to get him off eurosport. People were saying track preparation knocks you back for the sprint because it is a different form of physicality that is needed. 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". While folk littering with gel wrappers is no doubt annoying, is it really up there with fly-tipping? Nobody but nobody doesnt sprint for 5th at the end of a Monument. You have your usual office equipment, coffee machine, and sandwich machine. Various types of distractions are always ready for a commentator. He came off the corner leading, it was a right hand to the finish in Villars-les-Dombes. 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. The Wanty-GroupeGobert rider was air lifted to hospital after the crash yesterday, but thankfully it seems like he's in a stable condition. As is seen in most cases, the primary action of any game takes place during the outset and ending parts. At other broadcasters you still have cue points, but its usually after youve finished making a point [because youre the only commentary team]. My Ultimate Commuter, rebuilding her at the moment, everything external. 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But, being in the studio means there is a considerable loss of interaction. The best thing you can do is relax, in my opinion, Kirby explains about going live on air. I never say when Im on-site vs. at the race. Most races have one unit but the Tour de France has four double-decker units. His cycling life began during his students days, when he cobbled togethera few hundred quidoff the back of a hard winter selling hats (long story) and bought hisfirst road bike - a Trek 1.1 that was quickly relegated to winter steed, before it was sadlypinched a few years later. JavaScript is disabled. If you are not interested you can unsubscribe at any time. No ! You are as ill informed as Kirby. Maybe it's because he doesn't ride a bike himself? You don't need to be that close to the riders to get snaps. Discovery company. And we have managed to cover his view on it. What blasphemy is this? 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. . It is amusing that explaining this is futile, he remarks. 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. It is not general knowledge, and it should be. Hence, To be qualified to fill up that huge amount of time is, quite naturally, a daunting job. 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. 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! Ill ring someone up on-site to talk to them. He is thinking Champs Elysees. So, what is Scottish Cycling / British Cycling doing about this? You have got to be kidding! I like Carlton too, not as much as Harmon, granted, but I've given up on him coming back. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. 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. 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!. 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. We caught up with Kirby to learn what is gained for the telecast.
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