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In Estonia our own tv channel ETV shows TDF with estonian commentary which I don't like to listen that much even tho Jaan Kirsipuu is one of co-commentator and he's ok (knows stuff about Astana as he's their sporting director). But the main commentator just doesn't know much about cycling. So I usually watch it from Eurosport international with english commentary. There's also russian one in our region but I don't understand it.argyllflyer said:Out of interest, how many countries take the English-language feed?
Samson said:In Estonia our own tv channel ETV shows TDF with estonian commentary which I don't like to listen that much even tho Jaan Kirsipuu is one of co-commentator and he's ok (knows stuff about Astana as he's their sporting director). But the main commentator just doesn't know much about cycling. So I usually watch it from Eurosport international with english commentary. There's also russian one in our region but I don't understand it.
argyllflyer said:Ok thanks, so Eurosport International is available in Estonia. Australia too I believe (or do they get Eurosport Asia?). Any others? I think there are French, Portuguese, Dutch and German versions with their own commentators?
observer said:I think having one person knowledgeable, and one person a bit of a cheerleader is a good combo.
I like Matt Keenan on SBS Australia, but he needs a partner for added excitement.
If you dont subscribe to Eurosport you have no cycling races to watch at all apart from Highlights of the Vuelta and Tour Series. Then live for the Tour and Tour of Britain. These are on ITV4 who have one or both of Phil and Paul.Dog said:If you don't like Carlton Kirby, then don't subscribe to Eurosport.... simple really.
cineteq said:Kirby is the best commentaor in the market, today. You guys know nothing about TV and ratings.
Bye Bye Bicycle said:Luke Rowe @LukeRowe1990 58s58 seconds ago
Listening to @carltonkirby commentate is painful! Cycling knowledge is very low, lucky they got @daniellloyd1 there who knows his stuff !
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True that.
mariposa said:While Kirby is painful, he is best with Dan Lloyd. And worst with Sean Kelly.
lemon cheese cake said:He does the stuff on GCN and does comms with RCS sport at their races.
Yeah that would be good to listen to. Thing is they used to be on the same team as well (plus Si and Tom) so I hope iy happens soon.argyllflyer said:lemon cheese cake said:He does the stuff on GCN and does comms with RCS sport at their races.
The benefit for Eurosport viewers being that that means no CK either!
I'd like to hear the GCN guys Dan and Matt Stephens work together on Eurosport, don't think it's happened yet but is inevitable eventually.