Highlights: Pogacar wins Stage 5 of UAE Tour before race cancelled. We catch up with Eurosport’s favourite commentator during the 2020 Tour de France to talk trouser problems. Earlier in the year, Eurosport secured an extension to its broadcast rights agreement to continue showing every minute of every stage of the Tour de France until at least 2025, with exclusive coverage in 38 markets across Europe. Would we get home? I didn't deal very well with shutting off. Eurosport 2. Highlights from stage 6 of the 2019 Critérium du Dauphiné. As soon as I landed in Spain, lockdown was declared. Watch all your favourite sports live and on demand with Eurosport Player. Full details can be viewed at TVGuide.co.uk Available into Europe. And then to be there again a couple of days later at Sestriere – that was scarily good. In terms of the calendar, there's a few things that I would have changed anyway before the pandemic. But I really enjoyed it – and I really hope people enjoy reading it. 13 Oct 2016, 23:32 Mark Allens just said on twitter he thinks Joe Johnson is the worst commentator, Higgins had … Kenny returns to track after big … I know this isn't universally popular, but I would always have the Ardennes and hilly classics away from the spring and have them around Lombardy time. In Australien hat man das Coronavirus im Moment eingedämmt. If London was going to be behind the curve coming out of lockdown, then we had to be ready to work on those other races which were happening before the Tour, but maybe remotely, because we knew travel could be complicated. Highlights from the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2020.News from the #1 sports destination and #HomeofTennis in Europe. I felt we should let the experts decide if there could be a season. If yes, great. The way it was this year, we decided early on to be honest with people, instead of trying to maintain the illusion that we were in France or at least actually all together. A lot of the time, people think we should just talk and not get excited. It's like me saying I want to be a footballer but I'm no good at football. Also covering the action for Eurosport and GCN will be Dan Lloyd, with Kasten Kroon and Bobbie Traksel (Netherlands), Brian Holm and Matti Breschel (Denmark) and Roberto Vacchi (Sweden) also involved for 2020. She is also commentator and reporter for … Prior to the resumption of racing this August my last cycling 'gig' was our incredible World Championships in Yorkshire. Did you have any idea that things would be so unpredictable once the season got going again – that youth would trump experience? The level of the players in the French Open 2020 is matched by the level of commentators. Taking advantage of the scale of their combined network and product offering, the Discovery-owned platforms will bring the pinnacle of live cycling to more than 75 markets worldwide. Published 25/12/2020 at 07:26 | Updated 25/12/2020 ... Cycling. It was good that we could both stay on air and stay a part of it. It proved to be a great World Championships, but I disapproved of the fact that, when the conversations took place, the Worlds seemed to be immovable objects. Because that's the kind of race that forms a season within a season. There didn't seem to be too much will for accommodation. Looking back to the start of the season, had you started commentating on races before the pandemic brought everything to a halt? But we have to cater – pandemic or no pandemic – for everybody's tastes and talk about things that even to us may sound basic. The week afterwards is always very surreal. News from the #1 sports destination and #HomeofCycling in Europe. As we saw with the Tour and Giro this year – day 20 and day 21, you have to be able to race all the way to the end. Also covering the action for Eurosport and GCN will be Dan Lloyd, with Kasten Kroon and Bobbie Traksel (Netherlands), Brian Holm and Matti Breschel (Denmark) and Roberto Vacchi (Sweden) also involved for 2020. From a spectator's point of view, I thought it was strange to have to decide which classics to watch. She is also commentator and reporter for the NBC coverage of the Women’s Tour of California as well as contributing to BBC Newsnight, BBC 5 Live, BBC … At the end of the Giro, for example, I spent hours the night before going through what I would say if Jai Hindley won, or if Tao Geoghegan Hart won. They also send the GCN coverage through the Eurosport Player. Your essay on the Giro splices some of your lines of commentary with a written review of the race. News from the #1 sports destination and #HomeofTennis in Europe. You have to have the voice. Everyone's been suffering this year – it's been a nightmare for us all. Eurosport ist Ihre Anlaufstelle für Sport News, Videos, Live-Kommentare und Highlights. In between I had been lucky enough to get back on the announcers mic for Active Training World at their Ashridge Duathlon just a matter of days before lockdown began. In terms of technique, those bits of commentary were the starting points for me. Four Best Eurosport Cycling Podcasts For 2020. I worried it would be. Oktober müssen Zuschauer und Fans auf Eurosport 2 umschalten, um die Etappe auf den Tourmalet in voller Länge zu sehen. For me, being on site and travelling is the best thing. I got home. The death of Mike Smith was made known to the public on the 10th of August 2020 by VeloUK Cycling Mag (@AussieLarry). It would be nice to be back together for Paris-Nice, the Monuments, the Grand Tours. Grounded from doing the job he loves, Rob Hatch thought outside the flat-pack box to set up a home studio in Mallorca where he managed to cover the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia for Eurosport. Sometimes you have ideas in your head. Eurosport ist Ihre Anlaufstelle für Tennis Updates. And I wanted to make an effort – more for their families – and this is a bit like the name thing, when I want to get people's name right out of respect for them and their families if they're watching. Wed 3 Feb. 6:00am: Alpine Skiing 2020… The Doppio Espresso 2020 Cycling Season mk2. I know people disagree with this, but I feel the most important thing about broadcasting is getting those moments for archive. She has been the dedicated British Cycling presenter, presenting highlights and live coverage of the National Championships and the National Road and Circuit series on ITV4, BBC Sport, Eurosport and on the web. Eurosport’s all-screens approach drives uplift in fan engagement for Australian Open By Eurosport • 10/02/2020 … At that point we were worried – because it was so new and confusing – but we didn't think it would last all year, that there would be a lockdown for months. But this year tried your hand at a bit of written journalism. Can you talk us through this stylistic choice? Eurosport 2. Cycling highlights: Dygert breaks record again in individual pursuit . It was taking each day as it comes, let's get what we can from the race. How surreal was Paris-Nice, with every day possibly being the last? We tested and we were ready to go again. But you can do yourself a favour thinking of something in advance. It's like taking an exam – every day. So I do like being there, even if the travelling is tiring and you do want a break. Fans can watch Le Tour in full on the Eurosport App, Eurosport.com and the GCN App. Page 167 - Get up to date with the latest news, scores & standings from the Cycling News Community. But there was also talk of working remotely. Still need help? Darren Cahill has been with ESPN since the Australian Open in 2007. People at home only see or hear the on-air personalities. Of course, in the back of my mind, and [co-commentator] Sean Kelly's mind, we were thinking about getting home. We both had to get flights. Eurosport has unveiled a new look to its presenting team for its comprehensive coverage of all three UCI Grand Tours in 2019, starting with the Giro d’Italia in May. David Hendon - Eurosport, ITV Sport 2018-, Freesports 2020-Stephen Hendry – BBC Sport 2011–present, ITV Sport 2016–present; Eamonn Holmes – BBC Sport 1990–1992; David Icke – BBC Sport 1983–1990; Hazel Irvine – BBC Sport 2001–present; Seema Jaswal - Eurosport 2017, BBC Sport 2019-present; Joe Johnson – BBC 2020, Eurosport You may be alongside someone, but you're concentrating and in your own world. Eurosport 2 TV Listings for the next 7 days in a mobile friendly view. I'm watching the Giro on Eurosport via my Sky box. Some of the bigger stages will be broadcast from the start. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Carlton Kirby is one of the most familiar voices in cycling. And for me they got in the way a bit. For anyone who knows me, I'm not particularly attached to a flag or a nation. Latest was Cycling makes spectacular return while Froome move shows he’s serious about fifth Tour. It's something you have to work on. You need your eyes tested if that's the case. I tried to go through my notes and remember what happened each day. Taking advantage of the scale of their combined network and product offering, the Discovery-owned platforms will bring the pinnacle of live cycling to more than 75 markets worldwide. Making them shorter is a no-go because they're unique and the length is part of the test. I hope we do – whether it's Ineos or another team. Sportsender Eurosport übertragt die Etappen der Spanien-Rundfahrt 2020 live im Free-TV auf Eurosport 1, bis auf eine einzige Ausnahme. It was just strange not seeing anyone – not just my co-commentators, but the off-air staff such as production staff, technicians, managers. It's been a long time coming! Video format available in HD. Offering an expanded line-up of local experts, new formats and … Felix Lowe hooked up with commentator Rob Hatch for a chat about the unique challenges of 2020 and how Eurosport battled Covid-19 to keep the show on the road. It was the big unknown. They’ll have live coverage and then highlights at 7pm, same as every year. Wiggins said: ““Eurosport is recognised as the ‘Home of Cycling’ across Europe and it’s exciting to be part of the team covering the biggest event in our sport once again this year. But there was always the sensation of knowing he was better and waiting for that huge, huge performance from him – a lot of people expected it a few years ago as a leader. In the end, it all paid off for me. A last-minute plan had to be formulated for The Breakaway. Eurosport este sursa dvs. Speak to one of our agents. There was a lot of talk between journalists and ex-riders that it was going to be different, but we didn't know how much. After those moments, you're asking yourself whether you got it right, and it's difficult to switch off. I thoroughly enjoyed writing it. I think I only managed three bike rides during two Grand Tours – I just didn't have the time. Eurosport est votre destination pour toute l'actualité sportive, vidéos à la demande, commentaires et résumés: le tout en un même lieu. 2012 Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins joins the Eurosport team for all three events, whilst also continuing to work on his Eurosport podcast – The Bradley Wiggins Show. Highlights from Stage 10 of the 2020 Giro d'Italia. It might sound sad, but my work is my life. Would we be stuck in hotels? We associate you with spoken commentary and your love of correct pronunciation. But it was Dennis who really did the damage – that ride on the Stelvio physically and psychologically did the damage for the other teams. By Eurosport • 29/02/2020 at 22:27. Highlights from the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne 2020. He'd been saving himself to ride for someone else, so there was the psychological shock there, too. But there was still disbelief about how big it would be and this denial about it being a strong flu. Apr 11, 2020 #4,129 sir fly said: … Auf Eurosport 1 wird zeitgleich das Abschlusszeitfahren des Giro d’Italia in Mailand übertragen. Without the strict medical and social protocol part of it, we've always been living in bubbles anyway in Grand Tours for years. A new and improved Highlights Factory will utilise the power, scale and reach of digital platforms to deliver the fastest on-demand race highlights content to viewers including 5-10 minute highlights and long-form highlights via the Eurosport App and GCN App; selected clips across Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, and full stage replays available via the GCN App and on Eurosport.com. Event-based commentary will mean every minute of every stage will be commentated via Eurosport and GCN digital channels with more than 100 live hours commentated across Eurosport’s linear channels. Login, Copyright Advanced Television Ltd © 2001–2021. Commentators list for US Open 2020. She will also present the 2020 Speedway World Championships. Again, it's not a huge criticism of the people who devised the calendar. To be honest, if I'd been approached before I'd have been too stressed to deal with it – too wrapped up in doing the commentary. Pro Cycling (Road and Track Racing) 8: 8 Apr 2020 The way that they rode was absolutely incredible. Zuletzt gab es dort tägliche Infektionszahlen im zwei- oder teilweise sogar … Obviously, he's been the world time trial champion, he's won stages before and worn the leader's jersey in every Grand Tour. Team Ineos rider Italy's Filippo Ganna rides during the first stage of the Giro d'Italia 2020 cycling race, a 15.1-kilometer individual time trial between Monreale and … Everyone was wearing these makeshift neck-warmers out of fear. Listen online, no signup necessary. But in terms of the planning, I just thought the Monuments going up the Grand Tours, and the Grand Tours clashing with each other for a few days – that should have been something that wasn't contemplated. So you feel quite a bit of pressure when that happens. And this year, there was an overlap between the Giro and Vuelta, which made it even more discombobulating…. I thought, visually, it was different. Rob Hatch broadcasting from his home studio in Mallorca in 2020. How much of your soundbites are planned and how much is ad hoc? - Wout van Aert soloes to glory in Strade Bianche. It wasn't until we got to mid-February and the UAE Tour that it was starting to really affect things. You must be logged in to post a comment So as the thread title asks who are your favourite commentators. To cycling fans, Carlton Kirby’s voice has become synonymous with the sport, having become an integral part of British Eurosport’s race coverage. Live chat. Obviously, financially it was good for us. Broadcasting is a skill, contrary to what a lot of people believe, and if you don't have the tools then you're not a broadcaster. And I needed to move into a bigger house to accommodate it all. None of the commentators or presenters were on site but we did have Bernie [Eisel] in the field. I do normally have an idea in my head before I speak. It's all … I had to work hard at going out for a coffee or a run. I met people at the airport and there were doubts whether Paris-Nice or Tirreno would happen. A keen cyclist herself, Laura has worked extensively in cycling. And the back-up plan – to work from the Eurosport studio – was up in the air because we didn't know when they would be reopened. by Colin Henrys. So who was where when it came to the Grand Tours? Offering an expanded line-up of local experts, new formats and more ways to watch than ever before, the partnership will present the ultimate Tour de France experience. "It's an honour for us that a legend of cycling like Alberto Contador is joining our team of Eurosport commentators in Spain," said Fernando Ruiz, senior sports editorial manager at Eurosport. But I was also getting quite annoyed by a lot of people in the industry who, in the first two or three weeks of this, said it should have been a write-off. We've all watched our favourite sports and not been happy with things. And Kirby … Tour de France coverage in 2014 was commentated on by Carlton Kirby (following the departure of David Harmon) with veteran cyclist Sean Kelly as the technical expert. The commentary and analysis team who will bring this year’s US Open action to fans comprises of these top commentators. There was a real will in the industry to make it. It's stressful with technology, hoping that it's going to work. Alle Infos rund um Ihre Lieblingsevents an einem Platz. But the atmosphere was eerie. You have to find the right language, read the race, have knowledge of your subject. I was working on the Giro and, from a professional point of view, I tried to watch the end of the Vuelta each day, but I didn't want to pay too much attention to it in case I got it mixed up with the job in hand. 2012 Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins joins the Eurosport team for all three events, whilst also continuing to work on his Eurosport podcast – The Bradley Wiggins Show. https://www.cyclingweekly.com/.../tour-de-france-commentators-249523 I was heartened to hear when people didn't actually realise that I was broadcasting from home in Spain. It was very much a last-minute idea. Around 3,000 local language social media posts will be published alongside 600 localised videos across Eurosport and GCN’s social platforms. In the end, the last day was cancelled and we managed to get our flights pulled forward by a day. The cobbles should be together and the hilly classics should be together. ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 - CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR*** Prepare to be entertained as legendary Eurosport cycling commentator Carlton Kirby shares his tales from the road, taking you behind the scenes of the world's greatest cycle races. British Eurosport has also three figure skating commentators: former Winter Olympic Games competitors Chris Howarth & Nicky Slater, and veteran commentator Simon Reed - brother of actor Oliver Reed. Brian Smith is a name you might not immediately recognize, but you will almost certainly have heard him speak, as a regular cycling commentator on Eurosport. Going on-site at the Tour had been ruled out: too complicated and too risky. This has the advantage of providing them a chance to look beyond the immediate game. And also try to stay true to my own style, which is quite neutral. But I'm not counting any chickens. Certainly in the Giro you could start to see that the shadows were longer, the light was different, certainly the mountains were different. During that period, instead of travelling back and forward between Spain and the UK, I only travelled once or twice. I think everyone just got on with it the best they could. Consultez les dernières infos Cyclisme et retrouvez les articles, vidéos, commentaires et analyses en un même lieu. For someone who usually travels the world commentating on sports events while living out of a suitcase, 2020 has been a sobering year. And yet football commentators still have an advantage over cycling commentators when it comes to switching between nothing happening and stuff happening; it's a rare occurance in football that all the big stars decide to go to the toilet, and just let the lesser players play around for a while. Brian Smith - Eurosport cycling commentator Mar 17 2019. But when Tao Geoghegan Hart or Jai Hindley watches it in 10 years' time, or their families or fans, I want them to be proud of what they hear, and I want them to feel like the moment's been done justice. They are also part of the ongoing Western and Southern Open. Darren Cahill – US Open 2020 commentator. Unfortunately for her, her quarantine was brought in less than two weeks before the Tour, so she had no choice really. Zudem wird Eurosport-Reporterin Birgit Nössing vor Ort Interviews mit Spielern und Trainern führen. colinhenrys . The list doesn’t just include commentators who were great players or match experts but those whose commentary would not let you change the channel even for a seconde. Paris - Nizza live im TV und im Livestream bei Eurosport: Vom 8. bis 14. Bucurați-vă urmărind evenimentele dvs preferate. For Australian Open 2020, we expect him to join Tennis TV. 17 Jul 2020: M: 2018 TDF - Eurosport re-run - Sky abuse: Pro Cycling (Road and Track Racing) 6: 17 Jun 2020: M: Giro 2011 - Eurosport commentator: Pro Cycling (Road and Track Racing) 8: 24 May 2020: Eurosport. And this existence of not leaving the house too much apart from going for the odd run or to meet up with one friend on a Friday for a quick beer… it was a really important thing to take those lines as a starting point, and it helped me write it. Do we really know what's going on in the heads of sportspeople? 'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times' Ian … Eurosport 1 TV Listings for the next 7 days in a mobile friendly view. She will also present the 2020 Speedway World Championships. It depends. That Giro – I'm not sure we'll see anything quite like it again. Once I moved house in August, I fitted out the studio and tested new programmes with Eurosport and GCN. Watch all your favourite sports live and on demand with Eurosport Player. Eurosport est votre destination pour l'actualité Cyclisme. A keen cyclist herself, Laura has worked extensively in cycling. So I started really thinking seriously about it. Sibiu Cycling Tour: UCI-Restart offenbar auf Ende Juli verschoben Seit einigen Wochen galt die Sibiu Cycling Tour in Rumänien als das erste UCI-Rennen nach der mehr als dreimonatigen Corona-Pause. Covering over 2,500 hours across 200 days of live cycling, from more than 110 professional events, Eurosport remains the undisputed ‘Home of Cycling’ in Europe for all passionate fans of the sport. But there's a lot more behind the scenes. Luckily at the headquarters of Eurosport, Discovery, they were already well into devising a system that would work. How frustrating was it when people complained about some of the technical glitches? Mainly when I've written it's been for Spanish publications. Brian is also an ex pro rider, winner of the British National Road Race Championships, represented Britain in the the 1996 Olympic Road Race, and more recently has … Established sports broadcaster and cycling reporter Orla Chennaoui joins the team as Eurosport’s new lead presenter, replacing Jonathan Edwards in the role. Did you always know, while covering the Giro, that you would be writing it up for the Road Book? Felix Lowe hooked up with Hatch for a chat about the unique challenges of 2020, some of the unforgettable memories it created and how he approach his essay in The Road Book 2020. Das viertägige Event sollte vom 2. bis 5. We're very grateful and hope we did it justice. If we don't make it accessible to everybody then we're not going to get any more viewers. Bringing together the power of Eurosport and GCN creates the largest cycling community in the world, meaning we are more determined than ever to deliver the ultimate Tour de France experience and offer fans the chance to engage with cycling’s biggest event however they chose. There was a lot of speculation. Should pro cycling teams really be jetting off on training camps? He's been talked up for years. Aktuelle Nachrichten zum Thema Tennis mit Artikeln, Videos und Kommentaren. 22nd July 2015. I came back to Spain for a few days, then went to London for Paris-Nice. This year, working from home, meant there was no disconnect. I bought a brand-new computer, a microphone (an old-fashioned lip mic), a sound interface box to broadcast, desks, things like that. TV Guide GRID. There was a lot of grandstanding on social media from people who knew nothing. It has to be natural. Thanks to Rob Hatch for talking to Eurosport after what was the most unconventional of seasons. Tour de France coverage in 2014 was commentated on by Carlton Kirby (following the departure of David Harmon) with veteran cyclist Sean Kelly as the technical expert. But there was part of you that felt it was way more serious than that. Jai Hindley and Tao Geoghegan Hart | Giro d'Italia 2020. Live coverage. I wrote it immediately after the Giro – the week after, when it was all still fresh. Most people hadn't invested in a home set-up like I had – but they don't live abroad and they were expecting to go back to the studio. Martin aiming for success at 2021 Tour de France, Bernal to lead Ineos at Giro, Yates to spearhead Vuelta campaign, © Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2021 – All rights reserved, Blazin' Saddles: The stand-out cycling moments of 2020, Blazin' Saddles: The top 10 riders of the 2020 cycling season, Blazin' Saddles: The riders who must do better in 2021, Blazin' Saddles – Winners and losers of the 2020 Tour de France, Exciting, exhilarating and unpredictable: Cycling produces spectacular season. I thought that Grand Tours and classics should never, ever clash. Ned Boulting and David Millar are now firmly-established as commentators, supplemented by Daniel Friebe and Matt Rendell in … The Ardennes week would fit better alongside the hilly Italian classics towards the end of the season around the Worlds. Die "Home of Cycling"-Crew bekommt Zuwachs: Bei den Radsport-Highlights in der zweiten Jahreshälfte 2020 verstärken die Top-Experten Jens Voigt, Rolf Aldag und Bernhard Eisel das Radsport-Team von Eurosport. It's difficult to say you're going to ride like that, though. One, we don't know if it's going to even get to the finish, two, when they started riding like that, their guy [Tao Geoghegan Hart], who ended up winning it, was still quite a way down. British Eurosport has also three figure skating commentators: former Winter Olympic Games competitors Chris Howarth & Nicky Slater, and veteran commentator Simon Reed - brother of actor Oliver Reed. 'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times' Ian Cleverly, Rouleur … Cycling. Everyone did their best and it was great that we could have as many races as we had. TV Guide GRID. Juli stattfinden. Definitely. 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