The global pandemic meant Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch had to broadcast the Grand Tours from a makeshift studio at his home in Spain. RH: Previously people would just forget about something that might have annoyed them, but now it’s so easy to pick up your phone and tweet. “Everybody was there at the start with the public around them, what an image that would have been in Mantes la Jolie. I think the biggest problem in our business is ego. But we are waiting and we desperately hope that something will happen. Rob Hatch is a freelance broadcaster that can be found commentating on cycling for Eurosport television, BBC Radio 5 Live, IMG Media and more. It was a crazy day and the race commentated for itself, really. The commentator — the quite brilliant Rob Hatch of Eurosport — suggested it may have been an inhaler. On 'The Cycling Podcast', they have pre-recorded Rob Hatch (Chief Superintendent of the Pronunciation Police) clips whenever the hosts mangle a foreign riders' name, accompanied by a 'nee-naw-nee-naw' siren. Call him Ni-ba-li, Niba-li, whatever you want to, but why should I say it wrong? Written by Dirk Van Nijverseel and Paul Wauters. Let us know what you think of the show in the comment section below. Read writing from Rob Hatch on Medium. “We’re shocked because at this point in the lead-out we were expecting to be talking about something a little bit different,” said Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch. Team Vital Concept Cycling Club rider France's Kevin Reza waits prior to the 21st and last stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 122 km between Mantes-la-Jolie and Champs Elysees Paris, on September 20, 2020. The Supreme 1.1 is Fuji's fastest-ever road bike, and it's just for women. We make assumptions and deliver tactical manoeuvres on behalf of the riders. Our French producers will say, ‘If you don’t show it, it’s censorship.’ I’ve had this argument, going back to my work experience. He works with individuals, companies and organizations to help them do their work, better. How about a thread in praise of Rob Hatch? We still need to educate people. And as the riders rolled through kilometre zero and the stage officially began it become clear that no group stand was going to be forthcoming. And, as Joanna Rowsell will tell you, I do tend to get animated. I’d like to think I don’t need the validation. Rob Hatch and Dan Lloyd react to the underwhelming promised display of solidarity with anti-racism sentiments at the start of the final stage of the Tour. From the section Cycling Rob Hatch and Rob Hayles persevere despite their desk collapsing during commentary on the final moments of stage four of … Share: Ineos’ eRide is an opportunity for everyone to ride with the best of the best. Cyc: You’re not afraid to reply to people who knock you on Twitter, are you? I would much prefer that duo at the Tour and Vuelta (keeping the odd input from Jon Harris Bass at grand tours). Cycling 'We might not ever see a Giro like that again' - Rob Hatch's 2020 memories The global pandemic meant Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch had … Which is bizarre! So I’ll tell you again who’s in the breakaway, reiterating how many kilometres to go, what the gap is. Quite funny. Join Facebook to connect with Rob Hatch and others you may know. Unfortunately he loves his own voice far too much. Matt Stephens will be Eurosport’s dedicated reporter on all Grand Tour coverage, bringing breaking news, updates, and interviews from inside the peloton. It might annoy people, but it’s proper broadcast practice. I was lucky to do my work experience at Eurosport News. Macaloon Posts: 5,545. He has over 25 years experience in leading organizations and businesses as both owner and executive director. It’s f***ing Sean Kelly! "We had been led to believe that there was going to be a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. It is a race into which a full century of anecdotes having to do with the Tour of Flanders have been incorporated. Mental. yeah he is in his 30s and if you ever hear his natural accent, he sounds like a different person altogether. On the Tube, going to work, there were three types of reaction to how I looked after the crash. Rob Hatch Matt Stephens Voices impersonator Jonathan Bockstael Tom Van Dyck Koen Brandt and some Flandriens CREDITS Concept by Christophe Ghewy and Paul Wauters for BOWLING BRANDS Commissioned by Dries Verclyte of CYCLING IN FLANDERS & FLANDERS CLASSICS. RH: I was born and raised in Accrington. May 2014 edited May 2014 in Pro race. The general public is becoming wiser to cycling, but we’re nowhere near as big as we think we are. I’ll ask questions that people at home will think, ‘God, that’s a basic question!’. Toggle navigation. Rob Hatch: It was a real social education. RH: We have things called ‘cue points’ in commentary where you reset the scene. Eurosport and GCN: Carlton Kirby, Rob Hatch, Sean Kelly, Brian Smith Eurosport has had a shake-up for this year with coverage also being shared on the GCN app, though many of … Categories; Discussions; Sign in; Forum home › Road cycling forum › Pro race. Cyc: During a six-hour stage you will often repeat yourself. Freelance Broadcaster ~ Can be found commentating on Cycling, Volleyball, Football & more for Eurosport, IMG, BBC Radio 5Live & assorted others ~ ENG/ESP/ITA/FR. But I’ve got to steer him in that direction because that’s when they shine. Why? Cyc: What’s it like for you working with Sean Kelly? RH: I was really nervous when I started working with him. I saw Kevin Réza looking quite an alone figure near the front, just a few of his French friends chatting to him. ‘So, Sean, why are they not going to chase the breakaway now?’ Well, it’s bloody obvious, isn’t it? Sounds like it was a rider-initiated move, in conjunction with the CPA. We know that Kevin Réza is a local rider here in Mantes la Jolie and he was going to lead them out. BBC Radio 5 live cycling commentator Rob Hatch "It was a dangerous situation and one that will concern riders. Cyc: What was your favourite race you commented on last year? Cycling interviews carried out live during the Giro d'Italia in 2010 & 2011, with excerpts from the Giro 2012 Presentation in Milan. “There is a problem in the upper echelons of cycling’s management,” Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch says. Millar’s book is the follow-up to his […] The commentary line-up will include regular voices Rob Hatch and Carlton Kirby, who will also joined by cycling … On the Tube, going to work, there were three types of reaction to how I looked after the crash. And you think, ‘Right, what do we say here?’. Cyclist™ is a registered trade mark. "And aside from a word hearing that Nicolas Roche and Luke Rowe tried to organise something today, I have to say that I’m pretty indignant, angry, disgusted that nobody has shown solidarity with the man at the front (Réza) at all. Remember Domenico Pozzovivo going down [on Stage 3 of the 2015 Giro]? Nothing has happened so far.”. The first time I did a broadcast this posher voice came out. RH: Mathieu van der Poel winning the Amstel Gold Race was the moment of the season. “It’s much more nuanced than people think,” Hatch said. If you’re editing highlights, it’s the perfect place to come back in. Eurosport’s Rob Hatch and Matt Stephens will guide you through the event, doing exclusive rider interviews throughout the live broadcast. View Robert Hatch’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. There was the ‘Oohhh, he’s a dodgy character.’ I was head boy, for God’s sake! Sean and I looked at each other thinking, ‘This is a bit scary. Rob Hatch is the President and Co-Founder of Owner Media Group Inc. Rob Hatch: It was a real social education. RH: For me, there’s a sort of emergency protocol that subconsciously kicks in. Don't miss this unique storytelling concept and tune in this weekend. However, aside from a select group of riders writing anti-racist messages on their masks before the stage, there was no sign of a clear stand during the roll-out when the television cameras were rolling, with Kevin Réza left largely on his own during the opening kilometres. And the other was sort of between the two: semi-suspicious, bit of pity, the whole crossing to the other side of the carriage thing. I do it because I feel I have to do it. It’s nice that you can have a relationship – I just wish people were a bit more civil and understanding. In broadcasting half of getting it right – more, even – is in the voice. And the other was just before that, when Katarzyna Niewiadoma won. “Take nothing away from Pogacar and his team’s celebrations. The Cycling Podcast features regular contributions from journalists François Thomazeau, Ciro Scognamiglio, Fran Reyes and sports commentator Rob Hatch. RH: I think in Paris – 2007, Eurosport News. Rob Hatch: We’ve been spoilt over the last couple of years with the Giro, even the 2014 race where Nairo Quintana won the pink jersey, that was a brilliant race. But that’s the state the world’s in. Tour de France riders were expected to show solidarity with anti-racism messages at the start of the final stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, but the paucity of the gesture was striking. In an eventful stage with a thrilling finish on a brutally steep climb, there was a win for the lone survivor of the […] Three months, and basically the first day I went in I was broadcasting. Rob Hatch and Rob Hayles show their professionalism by carrying on with commentary at the Tour de France despite destroying their desk Stuart Clarke July 5, 2016 5:38 pm Tour de France 2016 I’d hope more than half the time that I know the answer, but I’m steering the expert the way I want them to go to explain certain things. Rob Hatch and Dan Lloyd react to the underwhelming promised display of solidarity with anti-racism sentiments at the start of the final stage of the Tour. He reports on cycling’s largest events. It will start at 3PM (BST) on April 12, and the route will be suitable for all ability categories, A – D. The ride will take approximately 40 minutes. “Has professional cycling missed the memo and the moment? Rob Hatch: commentary Ninja Watching a bike race involves conjecture. “Rumours were circulating overnight and this morning that finally the bunch are going to get together and show their solidarity. And I didn’t want him to think I was crap, because he’s a nice bloke. I actually reckon my accent has got broader since I moved away. Cyc: What are the hardest moments you’ve commentated on? Van Aert on #NoToRacism: I wrote this message in the biggest letters I could, we need to show unity. Co-commentator Dan Lloyd followed up on those comments, saying: “I think everybody has been waiting for some show of solidarity amongst the pro peloton since day one of this year’s Tour de France, as people have done in other sports, other athletes across other sports. Get ready for a story with some incredible plot twists, featuring cameo appearances by heroes from one hundred years of cycling history. Directed by Koen Brandt. How about a thread in praise of Rob Hatch? Definitely posher than the one I have now. The next was pity. Rob is also a professional coach, trainer, and speaker. I wondered what were his thoughts about that? Rob Hatch is in Mallorca, Sean Kelly is in Bath, Orla Chennaoui is in The Netherlands. We’ve seen it in so many different areas of sport since competition resumed, and we haven’t really seen it in cycling. Leading journalists reported news of an expected stance, with Orla Chennoui saying: “I understand the peloton will make some sort of gesture today against racism. The sadness is that Kirby knows his subject and if only he shut up from times to time it would be more pleasurable for me as a viewer and kistener. You say it how you want – I couldn’t care less! They’re basic things that if you’ve just tuned in you want to know. RH: My main job as lead commentator – as well as to get the voice right and call the action and the moments right – is to get the best out of the experts I’m with. Rob Hatch sounds like a seasoned commentator of 55 but looks like a 30-year-old. I’m a Blackburn Rovers fan, but I used to watch Accrington Stanley when Blackburn played away. It’s a performance because, if you’re going to do it properly, you need to modulate your voice, you need to work on your intonation. “We saw a few little bits of writing on masks, always welcome of course, things like ‘No to Racism’ and a few slogans, but I haven’t seen any solidarity shown. British brand’s newest all-roader is high on versatility and fairly easy on the pocket, The Lezyne Zecto Drive Max 250 rear light is a compact, versatile, blindingly bright rear light with. It is such a pleasure to listen to Rob Hatch, Matt Stephens and Brian Smith on Eurosport and Ned Boulting and David Miller on ITV4. Rob Hatch. I can understand the view on censorship, but I still think that’s bad taste. I’d just done a masters degree in Madrid that was sort of run in conjunction with Eurosport. Someone died in a car crash at a motorsport event and the French wanted to show it. I’ve never had that in my life. I’m not saying everybody has to say the names like I do. I didn’t learn a great deal, but it did give me the opportunity to have a go at broadcasting. Robert has 22 jobs listed on their profile. I think my line was, ‘I’ve never, ever seen anything like this in my life!’ [Co-commentator] Matt Stephens was on his knees laughing as Van der Poel came across the line, it was that crazy. I said, ‘Our British viewers won’t accept that. She’s taken pictures of me standing on chairs and all sorts. We’re watching images and getting quite uncomfortable with the fact they’re being broadcast. We both ended up on the floor at one point. We haven’t seen that, apart from a few slogans on some facemasks. Cyc: You’re sometimes criticised for the simplicity of the questions you ask on air. I lost the battle and the war on that one. We do this with great authority, from the comfort of our settee, a range of drinks and snacks within our wingspan. “Is that it,” asked Rob Hatch. “I think that it’s a question of taste. October 7 | This week’s Telegraph Cycling Podcast includes a guest appearance by David Millar, talking about his new book, The Racer, as Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Rob Hatch discuss the latest cycling news, from Il Lombardia, won by Vincenzo Nibali, to Marcel Kittel’s move to Etixx-QuickStep. Cyc: Fortunately it didn’t affect either of your voices. August 22 | The Cycling Podcast reviews stage three of the Vuelta a España with Richard Moore and Rob Hatch at the Rapha Cycle Club at Spitalfields and Daniel Friebe in Spain. Photography: Sitting on the top tube to be outlawed from April, along with throwing bottles into the road, 33-year-old signs as directeur sportif for Trinty Racing after retiring from racing in 2020, Applications for two women aged between 17 and 22 to join the Škoda DSI Cycling Academy with route. View the profiles of people named Rob Hatch on Facebook. And a question of individual preference. RH: Brexiters are the ones who give me crap on Twitter, about saying people’s names with the correct foreign pronunciation. He might be dead here.’ Then you start changing your tone. Announcement to be made before the stage.”, And Daniel Friebe of the Cycling Podcast and ITV backed up those reports, saying: “Kevin Réza will lead the Tour out of Mantes-la-Jolie later, alongside the jersey wearers, as the local boy and also to honour the Black Lives Matter movement, ASO say.”. “Not for the first time they leave us in shock. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Robert’s connections and jobs at similar companies. Is it fair to say you have a TV voice and a regular Rob Hatch voice? Unfortunately this time it’s in rather poor taste.”, Every Re-Cycle podcast - Iconic stories, richly told, Blazin' Saddles: Review of the new cycling film, The Racer, Pogacar has 'conflicting emotions' of pipping Roglic to Tour win, © Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2021 – All rights reserved, Phenomenal Pogacar has changed cycling - Wiggins, Fearless Pogacar forced crack in Roglic's resolve. Are you following The Telegraph Cycling Podcast? Giro d'Italia 2020: Full route details for this year's postponed race, How to watch and live stream the Giro d'Italia 2020, The Education First Rapha x Palace kit goes on sale, with a twist, Lezyne Zecto Drive Max 250 rear light review, Quick and efficient bike cleaning with our expert tips, UCI bans 'super tuck' descending position, Ian Stannard returns to professional cycling, Dame Sarah Storey's cycling academy recruiting two new riders. That’s bad taste.’ And I had a shouting match, in French, in the middle of the office. When I spoke with Rob Hatch, Velon – an action group formed of pro-cycling teams – had just started talking about onboard cameras and putting far more infographics onscreen. Rob Hatch and Sean Kelly in the past three Giri were fine. “Whatever way they wish to do it, whether that be taking a knee or not, we were led to believe that something was happening, but it looks as though – unless they’re going to pleasantly surprise us now – that the moment has passed. Articulate, insightful, intelligent commentary enhancing my Giro viewing immensely. It’s frustrating at times – you do feel like you’re pissing in the wind with social media. 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.. "We got to May and there was talk of things maybe starting up again. And they both happened in the one day. Remember, we’re commentating from a studio in London. I’m not a huge fan. I would much prefer that duo at the Tour and Vuelta (keeping the odd input from Jon Harris Bass at grand tours). When I’m not on TV, obviously. Cyclist: You seem to be recovering well after coming off your bike a few weeks ago in what your co-commentator Magnus Bäckstedt called an ‘NBF’: Nothing But Face. And I hit up Rob Hatch, a commentator with Eurosport, who has previously apologized for the images he’s commentating on. 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