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BBC claims its Panorama episode about e-bikes was “fair and impartial and clearly not an attack on the e-bike industry”

The broadcaster made the claims in response to a viewer’s complaint, weeks after widespread criticism from cyclists and the Bicycle Association stating the episode “unjustifiably damaged” legal e-bike industry

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 18:08

“E-bikes are not illegal”: BBC hit with more complaints about “misleading and damaging” Panorama e-bike episode, as cycle shop owner says: “Finding a wolf in sheep’s clothing should not be a reason to attack sheep”

“The safety of road users is the most important thing, but highlighting danger should not involve the misrepresentation of an important and fast-growing sector increasing the amount of healthy, eco-friendly travel”

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 12:34

Is the cycling industry storm finally over? Why there may be fewer “disaster stories” in 2025 + Where did Adrian Chiles’ e-bike doc go wrong?

“It’s more tidal changes rather than a storm,” bike industry stalwart Rory Hitchens tells the road.cc Podcast, as we predict what lies ahead this year (and it’s more optimistic than you’d expect). Plus we dissect THAT Panorama special

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 19:02

BBC Panorama – Adrian Chiles looking at e-bikes

Bicycle Association formally complains to BBC over Adrian Chiles’ e-bike Panorama “misrepresentation”, claiming episode “unjustifiably damaged” legal e-bike industry

The cycle industry organisation said the programme conflated e-bikes with “illegal e-motorbikes”, lacked balance, and “failed to properly inform the public”

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 11:28

Cyclist who “refuses to give kudos on Strava for indoor rides” sparks lively online discussion about winter training; More BBC Panorama “attacking” e-bikes reaction; Wout van Aert cheered on by butchers wins cycling pic of the year + more on the live blog

It's another freezing cold one out there, join Dan Alexander by the live blog fire and keep warm with a round-up of all the cycling news, reaction, silliness and more this Thursday

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 09:33

Adrian Chiles riding an e-bike on BBC Panorama

Adrian Chiles’ Panorama episode on e-bikes is poorly researched scaremongering that isn’t worthy of your attention

It has happened, the day we as cyclists dreaded. If the otherwise affable and inoffensive Adrian Chiles isn't on side, what hope is there?

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 12:29

More experts, fewer conspiracy theorists on active travel TV shows please

You wouldn’t get advocates of drink-driving on a police car chase TV show – so why does the BBC keep trying to show both sides of an issue?

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 15:45

Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

“Reasonably balanced or needlessly confrontational?” New BBC Panorama episode about low-traffic neighbourhoods raises concerns over stirring culture war

The programme, which has previously been criticised for its investigations on “killer roads” and “cars v bikes”, has a new episode with a rather incendiary title

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 12:58

Richmond Park crash (via Twitter Royal Parks Police)

“We try to use language that ordinary people use”: BBC defends use of “accident” to describe road traffic collisions

“The Road Collision Reporting Guidelines are guidelines, not rules,” says the broadcaster

Sun, Nov 06, 2022 13:01

Duncan Dollimore and Edmund King appear on BBC Breakfast to discuss Panorama ‘Car v Bikes’ episode

“Many drivers cycle and most cyclists drive”: AA president calls for “a bit of give and take” on Britain’s roads

Responding to Panorama’s ‘Cars v Bikes’ episode, Edmund King also argued that greater investment in cycling infrastructure would result in “less conflict on the road”

Wed, Nov 02, 2022 17:15