I changed to German commentary on eurosport international today I was so mad. No ! Well ride that sympathy and see how far it takes us up the beach. There used to be a 35 metre rule which seems to be flouted these days. You must log in or register to reply here. She got hit by a car and thats someones mum, not just a cyclist. We've asked Colnago for more details but they just shrugged their shoulders in reply. Kirby remarks, Its not like a written press where you can write something out and finesse it and shave it. 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. I like him. There are many great cycling commentators around at the moment, Im afraid Kirby isnt one of them. He's ruining the sport I love - I avoid many races purely because he's the commentator. Baseless. The races are only on GCN/Eurosport. I comfort myself with the fact that there are people out there who actually hate Terry Wogan. 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. He further says, "In tennis, you never talk through a point because the crowd doesn't. Eurosport's Carlton Kirby and cycling legend Sean Kelly reacted like the viewers at home - at first incredibly concerned, then mightily relieved. Stay tuned! You can't work commentating on it for as long as he has next to informative ex-pros without some of it getting in through osmosis at the least. Ive fallen off the Galibier. 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. Its the press guys we see more, because of the mechanics of the day. I tweeted quite a few comments which clearly annoyed him. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. Over 3,200 worth of amazing prizes from Pacenti Cycle Design and Saint Piran, including some stunning carbon wheels! Carlton Kirby: No matter if youre in a mobile unit at the finish, or in a studio with air conditioning and a coffee machine, youre doing the same thing, the view out the window is just different. It's their commentators or silence. pic.twitter.com/fFcEf0AgHK, Volta a Catalunya (@VoltaCatalunya) March 25, 2019. 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And then, you hang a look at anyone who is there to find out if theyre going to listen to you. if many people would do this via twitter it could at least give a sign. This is why he often cracks jokes and laughs heartily. 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. Proper all rounder. 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!. Kirby has more than two decades as a. You cant please everybody and as a commentator thats something you have to get to grips with. Coverage includes enhanced production with access to helicopter, on-board and superslomo cameras. A lot of these guys seems to have free rein on what they are doing. Get rid. Anyone but dreary Declan Quigley please! From dealing with the never-ending frenzy of action, and incessant radio announcements, to having to tackle the director. All rights reserved. He's probably too much of a joker,not serious enough, but has a 'springy' voice which is good to listen to. Mark is already the greatest sprinter there has ever been. I have been speaking to (former cyclist and Eurosport expert) Sean Kelly about it at various races, and we have both had hold your breath moments. We dont want this man commentating. pic.twitter.com/bcRWeK1p3o, just merder. If you are not interested you can unsubscribe at any time. I agree listening to the mans over stressed enthusiasm really gets on my nerves. And this sort of meaningless, demented jabber is not at all unusual I could have chosen many examples just from today. You don't need to be that close to the riders to get snaps. Its a massive operation. And he has outthought Marcel Kittel here. I do love the sport because its a crescendo sport. Driver escapes punishment for alleged hit-and-run on cyclist, as victim blasts police inaction and barriers to justice. As well as sports commentary his voiceover work includes corporate videos and feature films as well as radio and television advertising. For me, Carlton is the perfect commentator for the 'early shift' on long, flat grand tour stages. 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. You can also sometimes find your hotel is one or two hours away. 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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.? 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. If it goes on for two or three years, then people will notice because the freshness of what is in our heads will ebb. 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. We get to see our own output with our team interviewing the riders. 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. Antoine Demoitie was tragically killed by a motorcyle at the age of 25. So, were close to the press guys who have spoken to the riders, and they wander up during the day, and weve been in place for two hours already, and we meet with you guys. Kirby is a shockingly bad commentator, but Harmon is not much better. The commentators day doesnt juststart when the racing does, with research and planning underwayas soon as breakfast is taken. It's garnering quite a few sarcastic responses on Twitter Yep, I regularly cycle to MacDonalds, get a load of food, then cycle to the off license, get some beer, and then cycle to a lay by or car park and spread it around the place. But, being in the studio means there is a considerable loss of interaction. 2008present unless otherwise stated. You only need to listen to him to get that he has no time for Johnny Foreigner. 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. ), peppered with the repeated clichs (just see how many times he says 'puppy paws', joining the party or a dozen or so others). 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 often moan about Kirby myself, but I don't. Kirby tells us that Batistella is punching his handlebars in celebration. carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021; carlton kirby leaves eurosport 2021. 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. 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. From wrestling with sound walls, coping with dropped audio, working with Sean Kelly and deciphering the Kirby CODEC, we caught up with Kirby midway through the raceto getan insight into life on Tour as a commentator. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. And within the second group, he sprints hard, coming 13th overall. 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! The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. The prodigious British riderTao Geoghegan Hart laid into Kirby's"outrageous claims", and Owain Doull also chipped in to describe Kirby as a "proper muppet". In my ear I have a producer telling me when we have interviews, drop-in features, ad breaks and cue points.. I could paint the Galibier and Ventoux and even some of the rarer mountains by memory. Set the scene for us. Story Time with Carlton Kirby: Mankini's and mechanicals | "The pictures were all over the news. Its not something thats learned, or something you can prepare for. We cant do that when hes at his house and Im at mine. As you say, he doesn't shout unnecessarily either. Discovery company. What is his cycling background ? 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. Discovery company. Even my partner, who doesn't watch cycling, could tell who had won. -"Looks like shit. 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. Having spent over 25 years in the field, he has seen a lot, as many other countless commentators have seen. pic.twitter.com/MaRgbFKTet, The Ella Roberta Family Foundation (@rosamund_ElsFdn) March 25, 2019, @emmachamberlain at her soul cycling class. She talks about the background to the petition, which you can sign here, in this video. . Hence, To be qualified to fill up that huge amount of time is, quite naturally, a daunting job. 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. hatcher - are you Harmon's mum? 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. Various types of distractions are always ready for a commentator. That doesnt portend his job has not become a whole lot harder. I think you need to be a specialist to be a cycling commentator, yet he covers several sports on Eurosport. Its that melting pot of information that you get on-site. All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new week, Thomas De Gendt bosses Volta a Catalunya opener and solos into 3-minute overall lead. 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. Valverde gets it very, very wrong!" exclaimed . The Kirby CODEC will also be called into action as his followers on Twitter will know. Teams have been announced for May's Tour de Yorkshire and the Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women's Race. We have to get him off eurosport. and apologises to those who don't. 00:04:00, 29/05/2020 at 08:52 Related 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. It is all kinds of stuff. And then on day one on Utah beach..boom..Cavendish stuns the previously unbeatable German racer. Carlton Kirby Kirby is the most marmite commentator there is. VN:When youre at the race, who are you talking to regularly to get your intel for the broadcast? Riders having to get close to a motorbike just to take a corner. To cycling fans, Carlton Kirby's voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosport's race coverage. Can you at least extend our premium subscriptions so we can play all races, until you fix the issue? 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. Kelly will probably kill him by the end. CK:Ive been doing bike races live and on-site since 1996. We usually have to drive to the finish line, which is where the commentary positions normally are theyre like double-decker coaches all lined up there, Kirby sayd. It is not just the motocycles remember. CK:As a commentator, you dont have a great deal of contact with the riders. I speak no language other than English. We saw that on the Tour of Catalunya - a useless piece of motorcycle protocol.