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“There was a huge empty space on the pavement and a gaping hole in my life”: BBC journalist says world has “got smaller and slower” after thieves nicked cargo bike famous for cycle path news

Anna Holligan admits the “overwhelming” reaction to the theft has given her “a renewed sense of mission and purpose in my work”

Mon, May 26, 2025 18:59

Jeremy Vine and BBC Radio Scotland debate

“Ludicrous adversarial clickbait”: BBC asks, “Is public sympathy for cyclists wearing thin?” – as around-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont claims Jeremy Vine’s bike videos “encourage division”

The debate, featured on BBC Radio Scotland’s Mornings programme, has been accused of promoting an ‘us and them’ agenda by cyclists on social media

Thu, May 01, 2025 12:21

Plain rice, boiled eggs (with shells)… “overdosed with sriracha”: Fans label cyclist’s ‘pro nutrition meal’ as “hate crime against food”; Former cycling commissioner says BBC’s ‘war on our roads’ is “exhausting and troublesome” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and Adwitiya’s back for hopefully a slightly sunnier week of cycling news, reaction and opinions on the live blog

Mon, Feb 24, 2025 10:02

2025 Stashed Products SpaceRail bike rack Dragons’ Den

“Ingenious” bike storage rail earns £100,000 Dragons’ Den investment

"You're printing cash": Impressed Dragons made four offers to Elliot Tanner, founder of Welsh based start-up Stashed Products, whose SpaceRail clothes rails for bikes start at £169 and promise to "store more bikes in less space"

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 12:21

Adrian Chiles riding an e-bike on BBC Panorama (credit: BBC)

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

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

“30 minutes of Adrian Chiles gaslighting”: Cyclists accuse BBC of “attacking” e-bikes in “fishy, fearmongering” Panorama episode “littered with misinformation and bias”; Geraint Thomas leaves free beer on footpath… but it’s BrewDog + more on the live blog

It’s another bitterly cold Tuesday, but fortunately Ryan Mallon’s still in the live blog hotseat, wrapped up and ready to go with all the latest cycling news and views

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:07