BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle's leaked news about "right-sizing" in March, and Kona Bicycles' sudden "pause" at the Sea Otter Classic, followed by the brand's rebirth with its founders, were the most-read industry stories in 2024. Near the year's end, Pon.Bike's decision to "pause" its GT Bicycles brand also generated a traffic spike on BRAIN's website.
Here's a list of our top-20 most-read stories this year.
- Kona Bicycle's founders reclaim brand — May 20
- Trek plans to 'right size' with 10% spending cuts — March 5
- Pon pauses GT Bicycles brand — Dec. 17
- Stages Cycling executives join Giant after suit and apparent shutdown — April 24
- Colorado Cyclist and Planet Cyclery promote closing sale — April 19
- Pros Closet re-opening with new owner and familiar managers — Nov. 3
- Trek begins direct sales with consumer choice program — July 3
- Specialized names Armin Landgraf CEO – May 15
- Founders buy back GCN — June 12
- Beat Zaugg says he's still CEO of Scott, despite announcement — April 1
- Specialized opens new DC — Sept. 25
- Cannondale reduces workforce — April 30
- Rapha closes office in Bentonville — April 25
- Key tariff exclusions will expire on June 14 — May 24
- Vosper: The new normal is a lot more normal than you think — Aug. 12
- Alta Cycling Group downsized and 'waits out' industry — Aug. 30
- BMX Hall of Famer Harry Leary dies at 65 — Sept. 10
- Spot Brand sues Gates over dropout patent use — Aug. 30
- South Carolina group buys German carbon rim maker — April 17
- Vista Outdoor rejects Colt CZ buyout offer — Dec. 1
