Legends of the Tour: Phil Liggett. 51 Tours and still gets goosebumps

[@CatManDoSocial]

Phil Liggett. The voice of the Tour and one of the best story tellers of all time. That said, my heart still sinks a bit every year because it's just not the same without Paul. I still hear his voice and the back and forth with him and Phil. He was such a gentleman. All these years later it still feels like a recent loss. I know it won't last forever but I'm thankful that Phil is still gracing us with his commentary.

[@netw52]

I miss him, too. He was part of our family for 3 weeks every summer. I cried when I heard the news. And again when Lance sat down with Bob for a long chat about Paul. He is missed.

[@gobears6487]

Absolutely same. I've watched daily for 30 years and I still miss Paul. I think of him regularly because I got the memorial Road ID bracelet (worth it). The side says "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." 💕🚴‍♀️

[@CatManDoSocial]

@@gobears6487 Very nice.

[@barbarabal8922]

It was the golden time with Phil and Paul. God, how I miss them. Thank you guys ❤❤❤🇨🇦🇵🇱

[@EyeByBrian]

Sherwen was literally on Team Motorola’s payroll as a Public Relations professional. I don’t know if that arrangement continued with US Postal. I enjoyed his voice, and his insights into cycling generally, but he was compromised.

[@jaykay8048]

Phil remains as one of the most iconic sports commentators - a true gentlemen, a broadcasting professional and his sublime dulcet tones. Watching the TDF whilst listening to his commentary is pure joy and it takes you away from all of the madness we live in.

[@MS-un9zq]

Phil is the Man.....what a true gentleman....Phil and Greg Lemond got me into cycling...

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

A great combo. 89 Tour is the first I remember - Dave

[@ianbrazier6506]

Sat down with Phil weeks ago.hes one of them people you can listen to all day ...he told me about that basque episode...top man🚴‍♂️

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

He and Paul got me into cycling.

[@grumpycyclistdubai]

This is definitely my all-time favourite episode, Long live Phil Liggett

[@brianmessemer2973]

Thank you for this delightful interview with Phil. I listened to Phil and Paul call so many Tours. They didn’t just give us facts and figures, their style was poetry.

[@sdq605]

His voice is thee voice of the Tour.

[@daniels.2720]

LEGEND

[@32446]

Phil L is simply the best. He is the voice of the tour.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

100% agree - dave

[@felixjackson2670]

Had the pleasure of knowing Phil in the early 1990’s..stayed with Phil and Pat and went cycling a few times. Simply passionate about cycling,shares his knowledge with the world and his commentary with Paul legendary.

[@hpevans9041]

The voice of the Tour de France. Loved watching Channel 4 coverage with Phil & Paul, back in the eighties. Like two friends I’d invite into the living room at the start of July every year. Great coverage, interesting tips and insights into the working of the peloton. I watch it every year and miss my two friends. Chapeau.

[@davidmoomoo]

I loved the channel 4 intro as a kid, I think we got half an hour during the week, and a full hour at the weekend, still have loads of episodes on VHS, I used to record every episode, great days.

[@jackiewilkinson3122]

Superb interview with a true legend! Thank you so much!

[@adamcooper988]

Not often your speechless, but Phil is the walking Tour encyclopaedia

[@truthfacts57]

Started watching the Tour back in 1985 , still love it .

[@garethhelliwell9736]

Paul was the voice of my childhood when I got into cycling in the 90's. The voice of cycling for me.

[@kingtungstenworldwide4472]

Speaking of the commentary, one thing about July every year is to learn more about France and see the beauty of the country while the battle of the cyclists happen. Its truly an amazing thing to hear and see such incredible coverage! Thanks (Paul) & Phil!

[@brkaz5864]

Not a Tour without Phil. 👏👏

[@ricksantana1016]

Truly a dynamic duo…

[@S_Edward_Burns_ArtsEditor]

My thanks, both. Carry on!

[@leighdickinson8299]

Fabulous to see & hear from Phil 👍👍

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

Hope Phil is still doing the Tour for another half century.

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Phil is the voice of the tour! May he keep going for years more.

[@sdh8286]

I can still recall many comments from Phil but three of my faves are "It's ShYeats, its Sean Yates" and "Who's that rider coming up behind, it's Roche, it's Stephen Roche" and finally, I can almost remember verbatim his calling of the end of the 89 Tour with Fignon bouncing off the cones.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

89 is the first tour I remember. 8 years old and mesmerized by it - Dave

[@tommykarate5126]

I'll never forget it's roche it's Stephen Roche the excitement of his voice made for some great watching of the tours in the 80s 90s it's terrible now!

[@noviceofthelaw]

Love the interview. More of these two, please.

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

I Met Phil at a bike trade show in the early 2000s. he was so laid back and Brillant.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

He sure is. Proper laid back - dave

[@markguerin6071]

Phil is amazing! Incredible to learn about the stats details...

[@D-enson]

The voice of my introduction to cycling when I was young. I have so much love for this man.

[@ferventheat]

Phil is to TdF as Murray Walker was to F1.

[@michelemeixner7604]

A true Legend & gentleman. The Tour = Phil Liggett

[@LaughingLionMedia]

A great gentleman he is! It was Phil and Paul and Lance Armstrong that got me into cycling.

[@jenniferrowe2991]

What a legend! Now living in Denmark and streaming the tour on GCN+. We desperately miss you Phil!!! There is nothing to compare with your and Paul's super interesting commentary on the tour and everything that surrounds it. You say everyone receives the info, but that is definitely not apparent from other commentary where they hardly ever give detail on the beautiful buildings etc like you do. Your insight to the riders and teams is also unparalleled.

[@vincekerrigan8300]

All the other commentating teams are poor and boring by comparison.

[@alvin.holbrook]

Shoddy Dave with yet another banger. Loved watching this one!

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Glad you enjoyed it Cheers _ dave

[@Diamond_Skies]

I began watching the TdF as a teen just spacing out in front of the TV on weekends, curious about the French countryside. It was Phil and Paul who got me interested in the cycling, with me trying to work out what was going on with their commentary. I'm still a casual viewer, but other commentators just don't do it for me. Phil's voice is like a comfort blanket and he makes the hours so much more interesting and enjoyable.

[@biketrybe7071]

Great interview: the two most famous voices in cycling.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

One people like to hear, the other a smaller percentage will actually put up with, haha. - Dave

[@biketrybe7071]

@@VeloVeloVeloTV Maybe I should have said the most famous and the most infamous...

[@flyingsquirrel575]

This is wonderful. More like it, please!

[@shawnbrooks1004]

I got emotional when Phil was talking about Paul, and wouldn't you know someone here must have been cutting onions right when they showed a picture of Paul. Of course, Paul would have known the random history of some rundown castle in the middle of nowhere! Part of what made him the man!

[@Sharpetz]

Shoddy and Phil in one video! Great interview

[@Terrierized]

The two best voices at the tour

[@industryrule-4080]

It’s always great to see someone who is just so good at their craft and that even after decades doing it, they still put in the work. I would absolutely love to see Phil’s database one day.

[@markbarter9717]

Awesome interview with a awesome guy. Legend 😊

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

He sure is a legend, had a lovely time with him - dave

[@randallsussek6635]

Great interview 👍🏻 Keep up the good work .

[@FSEVENMAN]

Phil is an international treasure 😊

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Loved that interview. Think Phil should have his own channel. Always reminds me of Paul Sherwin every time I hear Phil's voice.

[@stephenhryncewicz8160]

Good to hear the Phil Liggett stories and Shoddy Dave

[@warwickh]

Simply the best.

[@palmer3977]

Legend.

[@01FozzyS]

Irreplaceable legend.

[@devilsboxcar3925]

Voice of my childhood

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Phile or me ? ;) - Dave

[@RICHARD-dg7yo]

Excellent video Dave

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Thanks for the kind words. - Dave

[@normhanson981]

Miss Phil on ITV4 and channel 4 , not the same now.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Voice of my childhood summers - Dave

[@Dunc2222]

Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwin were, in my opinion, the greatest sports commentator duo of all time. I miss Paul, and I can't imagine the Tour without Phil. It's so interesting to hear him talk about his incredible data compilation efforts (every day since 1980!) and also how they developed their commentary about the castles and other cultural sites along the route - such a tremendous complement to the race itself. Interesting also that all the national tours now do the same thing. It's part of what makes cycling such a unique sport. Just as when you go out for a ride, you can see so much more of a place, so it is with the race commentary.

[@andyp4420]

Legend full stop!

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

he sure is - Dave

[@willsprint4beer818]

The tour would have never achieved the level it is now without the GOAT, LA!!

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

In the English speaking world I certainly agree - Dave

[@morty412]

This was a fantastic interview, the parts I could understand😂

[@kencini8774]

Nothing compares PL and PS.

[@johnd1466]

Wow Uncle Phil Liggett looking great, chapeau to him great insight, I really must stop listening to Rob Hatch & Carlton Kirby. RIP Paul ❤

[@brianmckeown8931]

The goat 🐐 , who does he announce for now anyway. Miss him

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

NBC I think - dave

[@augustusmd]

tour de france wouldn’t be complete without phil.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Agreed. he's more Tour than Le Tour - dave

[@tman5634]

Phil is a very respected guy of all racing cyclists. The other guy, marmite I guess.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

or vegemite if you're Australian ';) - Dave

[@sandraashton868]

Phil is a real gentleman and I still miss Paul when SBS here in Australia took the coverage with Phil and Paul I loved their banter our commentators do a great job but they don't have the charisma of the two P guys 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️

[@thomasrudland4016]

Couldn't get on with the fellas voice, took me a few minutes to work out it weren't a wind up. Like Bo Selecta 😂 Phil's a legend though

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Sorry to hear this. I wouldn't recommend heading to the UK's North West if I were you ;). Hope you enjoy our other vids. - Dave

[@troycollett8540]

Who has gone on a ride with Phil’s voice in your head commentating the ride?

[@johnd1466]

7.39 Adam Blythe has a double sporting a mullet 😂

[@antoniomonteiro3698]

This is the guy that should have told us the LA was not clean - he failed us! I resent that.

[@sandgroper1970]

Used to love listening to Phil Liggett and of course the Late Paul Sherwin . But the fact he trained a a Statistical Accountant, but of course creating his data base on information on riders, means he cannot get away from statistics and data

[@speciesofspaces]

Fond memories growing up in Southern California as a junior racer and heading out on training rides where my friend and teammate who recorded all the Tours on VHS knew all the best Phil quotes which he'd use in jest as we rode and hung out. Those days all we knew to do was to ride far with obviously no power meters and training blocks just getting on our bicycles and pedalling. The lime green Avocet computer with the blue buttons was about as cool of a thing we had. And the first gen white and black Look pedals.

[@onebigdarkroom3945]

this is the voice of tdf for me. i wouldnt mind this replacing those godawful siris and whatnot

[@1fan164]

What CD's did Paul have? The first I watched the Tour Indurain almost sheared off s cliff Phil went "Looks like we'll have to get a new maillot Jaime.

[@32446]

My favourite is ‘the elastic has snapped’ 😂

[@geoffnewman3109]

Calm down calm down

[@kiranjshedge]

Is Phil the same person who does the Commentary for MotoGP? Because the GP commentator has the same Voice as Phil? Someone, please enlighten me.

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

I don't have a clue, sorry. - dave

[@Conky769]

Firing Phil from SBS Australia and replacing him will the roughest sounding commentators Australia could find end my interest in the tour. Never watched it again.

[@nuttynut722]

so CT is done?

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

No. CT along with VeloNews and Peloton are owned by the same media group and we've been rolled into one site now called Velo. - Dave

[@vincekerrigan8300]

Where is PL commentating now?

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

Peacock in the US - Dave

[@mguerramd]

When Phil no longer calls the tour, I'll probably quit watching. And it's awful to have lost Paul Sherwen.

[@marcusmaher-triskellionfil5158]

Had so much respect for Phil Liggett, however his shilling for Lance Armstrong really i feel sullied his reputation, he knew deep down this guy was a lying doper but he went along with it, tis a pity because before that he was truly the voice of the Tour/C4 and all that as a kid growing up

[@gbshaun]

Who's the interviewer?

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

That would be me, names dave, I also go under the nickname Shoddy (long story). Hope you like the vid - dave

[@joehiatt1992]

Phil likes to exaggerate the riders speeds, he has them doing 80 mph then doin 60 in a sprint

[@user-sj1hz9qw3e]

Love Phil and a great run and accomplishments but like Cavendish should make this tdf his swan song

[@ricardoramirez2846]

Phil is the Tour De France. Where is Paul Sherwin?

[@Diamond_Skies]

Paul passed away 5 years ago.

[@rochellestanley9532]

Lance Armstrong will always be the greatest Tour rider ever, I watched him win all 7 🥇🇺🇸

[@petekadenz9465]

Maybe the greatest ever drug taker. He would have been an average tour rider without them.

[@rochellestanley9532]

@@petekadenz9465 No need to comment, if you know nothing about cycling 😉

[@rayford8675]

"promosm"

[@anthonysears871]

Tour De drug!

[@SuperLanyard]

Who is the guy talking to Phil??????

[@VeloVeloVeloTV]

That's me! You can find me on most social channels under @shoddycycling. I've long been on this channel too - Dave