Eurosport's lead cycling commentator Carlton Kirby presents a weekly guide to everything that's NOT happening in the sport this year, with stories and reflectio...
Carlton previews his new book, Sticky Bottle, and upcoming launch shows in London, Reading, Southampton that offer live chat and free drink in varying proportions. Plus his thoughts on Mark Cavendish's retirement and memories of his own days (well, day...) as a cycling champion. For info on events, see www.radiodaysevents.com. For up-to-date news from Carlton, Twitter: @carltonkirby
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London live show preview!
After dates around the country this year, Carlton looks forward to playing ('playing') his first live show ('show') in central London on December 1, at the Seven Dials Club.
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12. The Tour de France
Carlton reflects on some of the highlights of the 2020 Tour route, outlines his views on monks, nouvelle cuisine, trucker's cafes, certain grapes and Hugh Scully, drives round in circles with Sean Kelly, opens and closes an 80s disco, makes women cry, is invited to the world accordion championships, tries to buy a ski lodge - and witnesses an apparently genuine miracle. Plus: News of our next live Zoomcast! Hosted by Duncan Steer. More info at radiodaysevents.com.
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11. The Bonus Episode
Our guide to the year's cancelled/postponed cycle races continues with trips to Austria, Slovenia and Holland. We discuss Carlton's rivals for the Telegraph cycling book award and look forward to our June 24 live online show. (More info at radiodaysevents.com).
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10. Tour de Suisse
The Tour de Suisse is traditionally one of the last big races before the Tour de France. Continuing our discussion of 2020's cancelled/postponed races continues, Eurosport bon viveur Carlton Kirby discusses why riding up Swiss mountains is easier than riding up French mountains; villages accessible only by ladder; the world's highest lighthouse; 70s balladeer Gilbert O'Sullivan; human hibernation; and strong drink. Plus: news of our live (online) show on June 24. Hosted by Duncan Steer.
Eurosport's lead cycling commentator Carlton Kirby presents a weekly guide to everything that's NOT happening in the sport this year, with stories and reflections from his 25 years in the gantry. Hosted by Duncan Steer
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