Didn't catch Tour of Croatia yesterday, but I watched it today and Kirby implied that Nibali got dropped like a stone on the final climb. Yet, looking at the results he finished 3rd, so more exaggerated rubbish from Kirby.
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Lequack said:I don't wish to live in this world where Kirby is not commentating on cycling and everyone is serious and correct and there is no puns and humor anymore.
Part of cycling is also the scenery, the atmosphere, the fans along the road, it's not just about the racing. And Kirby will often comment on the interesting things he notices along the road, a quaint town they go through, interesting fans, some history, or just the occasional jab at whoever he is commentating with.
But maybe I am the one who is weird.
argyllflyer said:I'd say any commentary with Lloyd or Millar as co-commentator is a level above the others in terms of race analysis.
mcduff said:Really been enjoying Magnus Backstedt at the spring classics, and Kelly is always worth a listen despite sounding like he's bored out of his mind. I'm new to Eurosport, having grasped a £20 offer for a years internet viewing. Looking forward to the summer and a different option to Itv4 with Gary Imlach, Chris Boardman, Ned Boulting and David Millar
HelloDolly said:Was it my imagination or did Kirby just say at Croatia that he is doing the Giro ? and Brian Smith ?
Means Rob Hatch for the Tour ?
On Hatch's twitter bio, it says next up Romandy for another network and then the Giro for Eurosport.HelloDolly said:Was it my imagination or did Kirby just say at Croatia that he is doing the Giro ? and Brian Smith ?
Means Rob Hatch for the Tour ?
Cycle Chic said:Jonathan Edwards is doing the Giro - “Jonathan is an exceptional broadcasting talent and through his love and knowledge of cycling is an excellent addition to Eurosport’s formidable presentation line-up and enhanced on-site coverage.
Lets hope this new line up doesnt included Kirby.
deValtos said:Cycle Chic said:Jonathan Edwards is doing the Giro - “Jonathan is an exceptional broadcasting talent and through his love and knowledge of cycling is an excellent addition to Eurosport’s formidable presentation line-up and enhanced on-site coverage.
Lets hope this new line up doesnt included Kirby.
As in the triple jumper Jonathan Edwards ??? Or someone with the same name.
kenk09 said:deValtos said:Cycle Chic said:Jonathan Edwards is doing the Giro - “Jonathan is an exceptional broadcasting talent and through his love and knowledge of cycling is an excellent addition to Eurosport’s formidable presentation line-up and enhanced on-site coverage.
Lets hope this new line up doesnt included Kirby.
As in the triple jumper Jonathan Edwards ??? Or someone with the same name.
Same guy. He's a big cycling fan, and has presented lots of cycling stuff for the BBC. He should be harmless enough.
TMP402 said:kenk09 said:deValtos said:Cycle Chic said:Jonathan Edwards is doing the Giro - “Jonathan is an exceptional broadcasting talent and through his love and knowledge of cycling is an excellent addition to Eurosport’s formidable presentation line-up and enhanced on-site coverage.
Lets hope this new line up doesnt included Kirby.
As in the triple jumper Jonathan Edwards ??? Or someone with the same name.
Same guy. He's a big cycling fan, and has presented lots of cycling stuff for the BBC. He should be harmless enough.
In my opinion he is annoying and has poor cycling knowledge. I don't watch the post-race stuff on English Eurosport though, so I'll be dodging the bullet.
He was on rare form today for a short stage, it seemed like he was trying very hard to sound ridiculous...therealthing said:Kirby massively bigging up Albasini for the win today saying that Falline will be handing over the hot seat like it was a foregone conclusion.
He finished 51st...
Nirvana said:Very, but very, poor coverage for Yorkshire.
Today they'll go live only at 17:30 but the finish is scheduled between 16:47 and 17:12, so it's probably not a "live" as indicated on the TV guide but some highlights or deferred coverage for 45 mins.
Tomorrow nothing on the TV guide (45 mins at 5:00 sunday morning...).
Sunday they'll go live at 17:00 with the finish scheduled between 17:02 and 17:29.
Why they bought the rights if they can't have a proper nor a decent coverage?