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Posted January 20, 2026
Phil Murphy.

TRENTON, N.J. (BRAIN) — New Jersey's governor signed a bill into law on Monday that will require license, registration, and insurance for all e-bike riders. State lawmakers say it addresses a rising number of crashes, including two killed in separate incidents.

Posted January 20, 2026
John Barnett

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — John Barnett, the founder of one of the industry’s best-known schools for bike mechanics, died Dec. 17 at home. He was 74.

Posted January 20, 2026

LA CROSSE, Wis. (BRAIN) — A nonprofit manufacturer with a commercial outdoor and consumer products subsidiary purchased U.S.-made custom sports apparel company Borah Teamwear for an undisclosed price.

Posted January 15, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 170 R.X.Y adult helmets are being recalled because they don't comply with mandatory standards — impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling, and certification requirements — and can fail to protect in a crash.

Posted January 13, 2026
Jim Blackburn. Photo courtesy of Greg Hine.

LOS GATOS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Influential industry pioneer Jim Blackburn passed away peacefully in his home last week surrounded by family. He was 86.

Posted January 13, 2026
Paul Avila.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our January magazine edition, we introduce this year's State of Retail panel members and their businesses, representing 224-plus years of experience in the industry and specialty retail.

Posted January 13, 2026

OSLO, Finland (BRAIN) — Norwegian tire startup reTyre has closed on a 7 million euro ($8.1 million) funding round that includes cycling startup investor Fundracer.

Posted January 12, 2026

As a lifelong advocate for the bicycle industry, I have seen how legislative "quick fixes" often create lasting damage. In New Jersey, we are currently facing such a moment.

Posted January 9, 2026
Endura launches new gravel and road lines last year.

(BRAIN) — U.K.-based apparel brand Endura is laying off multiple employees as it moves its operations from Scotland to London, a move that follows a financial report showing losses for a second consecutive year.

Posted January 9, 2026

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes is closing two of its RadRetail company stores today — in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Vancouver, British Columbia — as its bankruptcy proceedings continue.

Posted January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — PNW Components is recalling about 1,200 Loam Gen 2 aluminum pedals because the axle can crack and cause the body to detach from the crank.

Posted January 8, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (BRAIN) — Osprey and Hydro Flask parent Helen of Troy reported third-quarter consolidated net sales declined 3.4% year-over-year with Home & Outdoor segment sales slipping 6.7%.

Posted January 7, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Co-founder Nicole Johnson is now CEO of Boyd Cycling, succeeding Boyd Johnson, who will concentrate on engineering and product development.

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