2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. Hes a familiar voice to anyone who stayed up late to watch racing in Australia, hosting with Matt Keenan and Bridie ODonnell. Your membership will enable us to have a louder voice to lobby government, campaign for improved rights and inspire millions more people to cycle. I will start off with a negative quote. NBC Olympics commentator notes: Mike Tirico serves as NBC Olympics' primetime host for the second time, after hosting primetime coverage at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. As you all know by now, British cycling hasnt always been where it is today. She was also the presenter, reporter, and voiceover for the Voxwomen Cycling Show, scripting and producing at the biggest cycling races in the world. If only wed know them better. Branching off-road in motorsport, Laura was also the on-site presenter for the second season of the pioneering championship, Extreme E, championing gender equality and key environmental messages. Then the criticisms started, and it was lot. I did the screentest and in June of 2011 did my first news broadcast. 7,636. The voice of cycling, alpine skiing and athletics. She is also working in Premiership and European rugby, bringing BT Sport and ViaPlay UK viewers all the action pitchside, with pre-and-post match interviews with world class players and coaches. Welcome back to todays live reading of Carlton Kirbys Magic Spanner here at the second home of cycling, Podium Caf. But when Danny, who wasnt only the manager at Eurosport but also the lead commentator, left the company over the winter, I was thrown into the deep end and got to do more commentary. I wanted to share a little throwback on the good times and the bad times because wow the world has changed in 10 years for female cycling commentators. And hes oh no! Powers can be heard exclusively during cyclocross races, usually paired up with Marty McCrossan. Title: Magic Spanner The World of Cycling According to Carlton Kirby, Eurosports Legendary Tour de France CommentatorAuthor: Carlton Kirby (with Robbie Broughton, foreword by Sean Kelly)Publisher: Bloomsbury SportYear: 2019Pages: 250Order: BloomsburyWhat it is: Geraint Thomass The World of Cycling According to G knocked off and loaded up with Carlton Kirbys highly imitable witteringsStrengths: The name on the coverWeaknesses: The name on the cover. As coverage was cut back to studio, the panel were shown pictures of Kopecky and Vollering in the post-race area and Blythe remarked looks awkward now., Lloyd added: Its not all hugs and kisses at this point is it? I was back to square one. An awful little town in northern Italy thats so full of itself that when the Giro passed through it they didnt put the welcome wagon out for us cycling journalists and actually insisted we pay for our own drinks! The couple have 2 children and live in London, UK. Well as well as trivial inanities, slow days are also an opportunity to show our viewers William and David and Thomas and Mark and Linda how hard-hitting the journalism at Eurosport, the nursing home of cycling commentators, really is. I used to think Murray Walker in F1 was over-excitable, but CK makes him seem positively tranquil. But, really, its up to all of you. Hello Carlton! A long-time member of the womens peloton, Dani Christmas retired from racing at the end of the 2021 season and moved into the commentary booth. . Menu. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Yes, he said Lindsay beat Dementieva in the Amelia Island final. Often paired with Marty McCrossan, youre most likely to hear Dani Christmas covering womens racing. Stream the 2023 cycling season live on Eurosport and, Strade Bianche 2023 highlights - Britain's Pidcock clinches memorable triumph, Watch Pidcock receive trophy on podium after Strade Bianche triumph. "To be honest I thought Demi was chasing for Kopecky to obviously jump across but I think because they both caught [Faulkner] itll be interesting to know what the team then said over the radios whether they could just race it out. The remarks were about my knowledge, my style of commentary, my pronunciations, my personality and my humor. Do you remember Elise Burgin about 98-99? Stats dont lie: womens racing viewership on the rise, Van Vleutens signature solo move won her the Grand Tour trilogy, Austin Killips is making waves in the cyclocross peloton. Carlton Kirby's Magic Spanner, by Carlton Kirby. hold that thought just a moment, weve got some action! Like our dear, departed monarch, the Queen Chapter is a rather serious and sombre affair in which I explain by example what a slow day at a Grand Tour is like. I listened to their criticism and learned. Ha! A former F1 aerodynamicist, Bigham has turned his attentions to cycling and helped his track team beat national teams. For me, Carlton is the perfect commentator for the early shift on long, flat grand tour stages. A former rider who has stepped up to lead commentary after initially being a colour commentator. About Us - Maestro! She married to Mourad and currently lived in London with her family. What Dan doesn't know about pro cycling, and who he doesn't know in the sport, probably isn't worth knowing. 83 minutes and 19 ads for Ineoss antisceptic handwash later . If youve been thinking about joining if you like what we do now and you support what we want to do next now is the time to join up. Sean Kelly is a great of the sport of cycling a 9-time monument winner, 4-time Tour de France green jersey winner and winner of the Vuelta a Espana in 1988. Famousage.com is a global news platform, which serves Entertainment, movie, news content in English language. What womens cycling needs is for the public to know these riders, their stories, their passion and their races. Now I have been called the thinking cycling fans Ned Bolton I have been called many things, only some of which I am able to repeat on air! Most famous for winning the 2004 edition of Paris Roubaix, Magnus Backstedt had a long pro career. Some of the critique was true because it was about the way I did my commentary job, and lets be honest: it wasnt great in those first races. Hello and welcome one and all wherever you are to the Podium Caf, the second home of cycling! Its a fabulous book, really fabulous. The then-manager Danny Nelissen had spotted my tweets and needed someone to write short news stories. Thats what I want to do. I think thats what we saw there today on the line, two leaders coming together within that team and the director just saying this is up to you, you two fight it out and do whatever you want to do, you race your bikes and youre in a race which is fair enough and you can understand from both sides, even if there was an acceleration from Kopecky, youd do that if it wasnt your team-mate and if they are racing its game on., Rowe agreed, saying: Theyre both going in on the same team, as two riders that can win the race, and then theyre battling it out in that final and Demi Vollering has come out on top. Thats the sound of a man whos just happy to have made it across the finish line. He could really move. Tour de France . The womens peloton already has so many great personalities who are ready and easy to become a fan off. There was a moment of tension on the final climb when Vollering was. Ha! Cycling UK is a trading name of Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) a company limited by guarantee, 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. As a freelance commentator he has worked for BBC Sport, Eurosport, SBS, SuperSport and has provided expert input to news programmes on CNN, Sky, Bein, NBC and more. 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. I dont know if Roger Federer had actually died but my announcement of his win at some tournament surely sounded like he had. I dont believe I will see equality in the 25 odd years I have left in my career. A recent addition to the Eurosport team and the only female lead commentator (even if the name catches plenty out on Twitter). Theyre waiting beyond the finish line to do interviews so they see the dynamics between the two riders immediately.. Novak Djokovic has broken a new record: 378 weeks as world number one, no one like him in either the men's or women's circuit. The first race I remember hearing him was during the Vuelta CV Feminas at the start of 2021 but hes now a regular across the board on cyclocross and stage races like the Saudi Tour at the start of the 2022 season. Shes heard covering non-WorldTour classics most often where she can use her native Dutch to pronounce riders and place names perfectly. She is also popular on instagram and twitter, has 48K and 55K followers respectively. It was something so far-fetched that it had never even crossed my mind. And just when you think that they possibly cant think of any new negative things again, they come up with new ways to hurt you. Of course, I didnt hate cycling but by telling myself I did, it would justify leaving behind the job I had loved so much, knowing I would never commentate again. Carlton Kirbys Magic Spanner The World of Cycling According to Carlton Kirby, Eurosports Legendary Tour de France Commentator written by Carlton Kirby and published by Bloomsbury book, Strade Spectacle, Jumbo Yumminess, and a Weekend of Throwdowns. A good example of how important this can be is Robbie McEwen's recent move to Eurosport; as an articulate and former top sprinter himself, his insights can bring the race to life; his slo-mo breakdown of Cavendish's win in stage 3, at the big screen with Adam Blythe, was a textbook example of how clear and expert analysis can lead to better . But theres much more suffering in line for McKey today as he attempts to tackle in a single sitting all 28 chapters of Carlton Kirbys Magic Spanner, written by me, Carlton Kirby, and brought to you by Bloomsbury books (available in all good charity shops, pay no more than 75 pence). 2 Minute Showreel JEZ COX 2021 UCI Cycling Commentary on Eurosport x GCN. There werent any options left in Dutch and frankly I didnt want to go back to Dutch media outlets anymore. She have a degree in law and postgraduate degree in journalism from Napier University, Edinburgh. As of 2022, she is 42 years old, as she was born on 13 November 1979, in Draperstown, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. I thought the negativity came with the job and that I had to accept it. Only joking! And youve missed a lot while you were away! A snooker legend, O'Sullivan is vying with Stephen Hendry for the highest World Snooker Championship wins. No more distinction; no more mens or womens cycling. With defending champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) absent, the likes of Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) will be. TV Commentator Interview: Between the Eurosport and the GCN channels there are a lot of cycling commentators these days, and one of the most well informed and captivating is Jos Been. That makes me like a rider or race or not. A former rider who has stepped up to lead commentary after initially being a colour commentator. Every year, thousands of people support our campaigns and together we achieve real change for cyclists. The overall talent lineup features the return of many of the network's signature Olympic hosts, play-by-play commentators and analysts with Olympic experience. The science overwhelmingly shows that commuters who cycle to work are healthier, happier and more productive. Orla is inspired by journalist Orla Guerin, Alex Crawford and Kate Adie. I said I ignored them but of course I didnt always. To cycling fans, Carlton Kirby's voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosport's race coverage. There seemed to be something about each and every one of them stored in my brain. Only joking! From talking about spring classics to grand tours, hell also be seen in the studio after races. Its the race of new beginnings and last chances, of endless landscapes and fascinating history. Who are the commentators on Eurosport cycling? As a direct result of your support we're excited to announce that we'll be working with a new CyclingTips contributor, well-known TV commentator, writer and reporter Jos Been. Shes often heard covering non-WorldTour classics most often where she can use her native Dutch to pronounce riders and place names perfectly. Its all just speech. Bigham helped to give deeper insights into the world of aerodynamics during the opening time trial of the 2021 Giro dItalia and has been back during other major time trials too. All padding and filler. As one of the highest profile women in the cycling media,Orla is being recognised for her role in promoting cycling, particularly women's cycling, and her enthusiasm and talent for encouraging more women to take up riding a bike. Now look at the place. Hard and all as it is to believe, there was a time when people laughed at British cycling commentators. I doff my cap to you Brendan. Before, cycling commentary was who I was. If you saw the Vuelta Ciclista Valenciana this season, you would have heard Jez and Ive also heard him in a couple other races on the mens side this season too. And then they organised a wine tasting where and this is where some press guys lost it you were expected to pay! Most of them are still commentating on womens races as an expert but women like Hannah Walker, Joanna Rowsell, Dani Christmas, and Pippa York stand their ground covering mens races too. And no matter how tired I am sometimes of pointing out the glaring sexism in our sport and experiencing it many times myself, I still keep finding the power somewhere to keep doing it. Or so I thought. It was all I had, meaning that every critical word was directly and indirectly pointed at who I am instead of what I do. Blythe was a consistent lower-level classics racer and sometime sprinter. One of the most prominent cycling websites had a message board with a thread dedicated to commentary that started to be 99% about me. 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I learned how to get the best out of the experienced pro cyclists by my side and make them the prominent and most knowledgeable voice in the broadcast. There are no pictures on radio, not even on DAB. Advertisement. After becoming a consultant for high-profile teams like Canyon SRAM and the Danish national track team, Bigham moved to Ineos Grenadiers for 2022. Apparently their pumped-up, over-muscular, drink-only-with-aged-liver-or-well-hung-game plonk was too valuable to be given graciously and freely to those supposed to comment on it. The lead commentator for cyclocross and womens cycling on Eurosport. Youll have to excuse me, my producer has just slipped me another note.