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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

Your guide to Bosch’s e-bike motors Dec 2024

Your guide to Bosch’s e-bike motors – get to know your Active Line Plus from your Performance Line CX (and the rest)

We break down everything you need to know about the mid-drive offerings from Bosch

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 10:45

New York’s e-bike battery swap scheme means delivery riders no longer have to charge at home

Trial participants say public battery charging makes them not just safer but more productive too

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 20:15

“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

Second-hand converted e-bike combined with generic charger caused explosion that destroyed family home days before Christmas

The converted second-hand e-bike's battery exploded, destroying a family home just before Christmas

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 09:27

“Chaos could be coming our way” – Adrian Chiles asks whether e-bikes are “a new menace in need of tighter regulation” on BBC Panorama

E-Bikes: The Battle For Our Streets is on BBC One tonight and is available on iPlayer now

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 13:00

Tenways low-maintenance single-speeds joined by powerful mid-drives on new UK website

AGO range now complements CGO range

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 16:45

Canyon recalls some e-MTB batteries – says it’s “on track to have a solution by February”

Partial refund of bike’s purchase price now available

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 09:40

New York may introduce e-bike number plates and registration

Legislation would also affect e-scooters, as well as Citi e-bikes and e-scooters used by food delivery drivers

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 15:02

Mahle’s new XS system has external battery and weighs 2.5kg in total

The system works with both X20 or X30 motors, and simplifies the entire drive system by only using the most "essential elements"

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 12:56