How can anyone pretend that Top Gear, in any way shape or form, reflects anything but the fantasy end of motoring?
They only ever include "normal" cars as something to ridicule before they see if the new Lamborghini can get to Nicaragua before James May riding a diamond-encrusted Elephant..
Having said that, "Fifth Gear" include more realistic, real world cars, in their reviews and, as a result, it's an even shittier show than Top Gear.
Who wants to watch a show about the new 800cc Kia Splodge (or whatever it may be)?
"Buying my first practical commuter" may be a decent start for the Cycle Show rather than "Which is the best £4000 road bike?". (I imagine they need to be careful not to upset anyone in the trade though, unlike Clarkson who gets paid more the more people he offends)
I really enjoyed parts of this week's show though. Comparing the heart rate of House to the presenter (an ultra fit ultra-marathon runner and cyclist) was revealing. 130 vs 180bpm up Stelvio Pass. That just shows the gulf in fitness between extremely fit people and extremely fit, Pro, people.
Above all it's a TV show about cycling. Impossible to make everyone happy but trying it's hardest and not doing too bad.
It's a start
Maybe in 10 years you will be able to choose which cycling TV show you prefer watching.