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Posted April 23, 2020

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized has laid off 7% of its workforce as the company reassess its economic position in the wake of COVID-19's impact on the world cycling market.

Posted April 23, 2020

KIRKWOOD, Calif. (BRAIN) — The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled yet another industry event: The QBP U of Q Brand Camp 2020, scheduled for Sept. 15-18 at Kirkwood Resort.

Posted April 23, 2020

SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — John Forester, considered the father of "vehicular cycling," died last week at age 90. 

Posted April 23, 2020
Rich Tauer.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — With a few exceptions, almost every bike retailer in the country has an account with Quality Bicycle Products, giving the Minnesota-based distributor a wide view of what's happening across the IBD nation.

Posted April 22, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Cane Creek Cycling Components has resumed limited operations at their North Carolina headquarters after being designated as an essential business by the state.

Posted April 21, 2020

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (BRAIN) — The latest edition of the National Sporting Goods Association's annual Sports Participation in the US report showed a 1.8% increase in participation in wheel sports (which includes bike riding) last year and a 4% increase in bike riding by women. 

Posted April 21, 2020
House and presidential agreement now needed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — The Senate on Tuesday afternoon agreed to a COVID-19 relief package that will allocate $310 billion to the depleted Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses.

Posted April 17, 2020

We've told many stories of shops that remain open, here are four stories of shops that have closed, whether due to government mandate or personal choices.

Posted April 17, 2020

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department said Friday afternoon the initial success of the Paycheck Protection Program makes it imperative that funding is approved for it to continue.

Posted April 16, 2020

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Small Business Administration announced Thursday it has no more money to assist small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and can't accept any more Paycheck Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications.

Posted April 16, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — As the industry continues to suffer from a shortage of qualified mechanics, a new organization, the Bicycle Industry Employers Association, has established a curriculum of college-level classes, scheduled to launch in September 2020 at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Posted April 16, 2020

More and more bike brands are manufacturing PPE or making other donations to aid in the battle against COVID-19. Here are some of the reports we've received this week.

Posted April 15, 2020
Updated: Treasury secretary, SBA administrator make plea to Congress for more funds.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — With the Small Business Administration nearing the limit of Paycheck Protection Program loans it can issue, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza jointly issued a statement Wednesday night calling for Congress to approve additional funding.

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