To become one of the most iconic brands in mountain biking needs more than great bikes; you need vision, and visionaries to fulfil the prophecies. John Parker should be always included among the seminal names that forged the sport of mountain biking, producing those badass Yetis and cultivating an even more badass roster of riders who became legends in their own right.

The latest instalment of the ever-excellent The Pros Closet Museum Series delves into the rich history and culture of the turquoise institution.