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BCE Successfully Delivers Live
Broadcast as Host Broadcaster for
Škoda Tour de Luxembourg 2024
BCE expertly managed the live broadcast of the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg 2024, overcoming
technical challenges and providing seamless coverage to global audiences via Eurosport...
B
roadcasting Center Europe (BCE)
completed
its
role as
the official
proudly
host
broadcaster for the recently concluded Škoda Tour
de Luxembourg 2024. This year's edition of the
UCI Pro Series race unfolded over five exhilarating
stages, offering a global audience the chance to
experience the beauty of Luxembourg's landscapes
and the thrilling competition of world-class cyclists.
BCE's expertise ensured that every moment was
broadcast seamlessly across multiple platforms,
including Eurosport and RTL Lëtzebuerg.
Technical Triumph in Stage 1
Stage 1, which ended in the historic Fëschmaart
area of Luxembourg City, posed
significant
technical challenges due to narrow streets just 800
meters from the finish line. BCE overcame these
obstacles by deploying a cutting-edge solution that
connected cameras at the finish line directly to the
Outside Broadcast Vans (OB Vans) via fiber optics.
This ensured flawless live coverage despite the
demanding environment.
Advanced Production and
Seamless Signal Transmission
BCE
delivered a robust
the race, from thrilling sprints to exciting finishes.
A dedicated graphics team worked on-site to
produce real-time overlays that provided viewers
with live race information and standings.
and multi-faceted
production setup throughout the event. Key
components included:
* 4 HF motorbikes, which captured live footage
of the race from within the peloton.
* A helicopter that provided stunning aerial shots
of both the cyclists and the picturesque
Luxembourg countryside.
The motorbikes and helicopter, in collaboration
with NEP, transmitted via HF the feeds to a circling
airplane, which acted as a relay station, sending
the signals down to ground antennas
before
being transferred to the OB Vans. This ensured
uninterrupted live transmission throughout each
stage.
Between 5 and 7 cameras were deployed at
the finish lines, depending on
Global Distribution and Local Streaming
The final
production was handled in BCE's
OB Vans with a daily live broadcast on RTL Tele
Lëtzebuerg and then transmitted via Satellite News
Gathering (SNG) technology to Eurosport, which
distributed the feed globally. Additionally, local
fans were able to stream the race live through
RTL
Lëtzebuerg website, ensuring that
cycling
enthusiasts from around the world could experience
the event in real-time.
Reflecting on the Škoda
Tour de Luxembourg 2024
The Škoda Tour de Luxembourg 2024 once
each stage's
configuration, as per the guidelines set by the
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). These were
crucial for capturing the most dramatic moments of
again showcased the beauty of Luxembourg while
providing some of the most intense cycling action
of the year. Over the five stages, riders tackled
a grueling 707 km course that tested their limits
across steep climbs, sprint finishes, and the iconic
time trial.
Stage Highlights:
* Stage 1: Luxembourg-Knuedler to
Luxembourg-Fëschmaart (156.4 km)
* Stage 2: Junglinster to Schifflange (155 km)
* Stage 3: Rosport to Diekirch (201.3 km)
- The longest and most grueling stage.
* Stage 4: Individual Time Trial in
Differdange (15.5 km)
* Stage 5: Mersch to Luxembourg-Limpertsberg
(176.9 km)
From the breathtaking aerial
shots
of
the
Luxembourg countryside to the intense action on
the road, BCE's expertise and technology ensured
that this year's race was brought to life for viewers
around the world.
" We are proud to have played such a critical role
in the success of the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg
2024, " said Xavier Thillen, Head of Production and
Digital Media Operations at BCE.
" The technical challenges of covering such a
dynamic and fast-paced event were immense, but
the dedication and expertise of our team ensured
that we delivered top-quality coverage to a global
audience. "
BCE
supports
its
customers'
success
with
intelligent systems and services. BCE empowers
businesses in the areas of Media, Sports, Fashion
and Business, delivering innovative
solutions,
seamless services integration, and best-in-class
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the world. Together with its teams, customers and
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solutions for a sustainable and secure technology
world.
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