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James May after charity cycle

“Very, very few people can break the speed limit on a bike”: James May slams Mr Loophole’s call for clampdown on ‘speeding’ cyclists, claiming problem is with illegal e-motorbikes and “nothing to do with cycling”

“30mph on the flat on a bicycle is Tour de France stuff… These campaigns always demonise ‘speeding cyclists’,” the former Top Gear host said

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Bolt e-bike

“It’s not fair”: Bolt claims rival companies deliberately moving e-bikes to get them seized for bad parking

Hire bike companies deny sabotage, after Bolt accused rivals of moving its e-bikes at night

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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

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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

‘E-bike rider’ who hit and killed cyclist on shared-use path was on vehicle classed as a motorcycle

Amadou Diallo has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving

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Bosch battery

So what’s Bosch’s new Battery Lock function all about then?

Bosch batteries can no longer be used if stolen, theoretically making them worthless to thieves

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BBC e-bike Panorama – wheelie

“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”

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Carlos V1 street

The Car.Los V1 is a folding, front-loading e-cargo bike

E-cargo bikes are big, but this one… not so much

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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”

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Tenways single speed in the Wolds (2).JPG

Are single-speeds sportier than you think? Tenways’ CGO600 Pro takes a tour of the Yorkshire WoldsAre single-speeds sportier than you think? Tenways’ CGO600 Pro takes a tour of the Yorkshire Wolds

Innovative belt drive technology e-bike is aimed at city use but can clearly do more

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

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?

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