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Posted January 21, 2026
RadRetail in Huntington Beach.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — A fire that started at the Rad Power Bikes’ retail store here on Sunday night is under investigation by the Huntington Beach Fire Department.

Posted January 21, 2026

CARBONDALE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Revel Bikes is the latest brand to relocate, announcing its U.S. headquarters will be moving east to Golden, Colorado, with plans to be fully operational there in March.

Posted January 20, 2026
Canyon's Koblenz headquarters.

KOBLENZ, Germany (BRAIN) — Canyon says it is aiming to "reduce complexity and simplify processes," a procedure that includes reducing its workforce by up to 320 workers.

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.

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