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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.

Posted January 6, 2026
Hughes with his grandchildren.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Industry product developer, executive and consultant Brad Hughes died on New Year’s Eve at 71. 

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