Carlton Kirby’s True Tales of the Tour de France

On the eve of the 2025 Tour de France, Carlton Kirby, the Voice of Cycling, shares tall tales .and frank opinions from his 25 years in the commentary box.

In a funny and revealing evening for all cycling fans, Carlton will reflect on his front-row experiences from the Tour de France and other big races plus the lessons he’s learned from life on the road, as a bon viveur in budget hotels across Europe.

Carlton Kirby has been in the Eurosport commentary box for a golden age of British cycling and the evening will also include stories of his not-always-happy dealings with stars from Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome to Mark Cavendish – as well as his longtime co-commentator Sean Kelly.

Carlton will be in conversation with former Procycling magazine writer Duncan Steer.