Lapierre Bikes
Lapierre is a bicycle manufacturing company based in Dijon, France.[1][2] Lapierre bicycles are ridden by French UCI WorldTeams Groupama–FDJ and FDJ Suez Futuroscope.[3][4] Their mountain bikes have been notably ridden by Nicolas Vouilloz and he has been involved in the development of the bikes.[5]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Gaston Lapierre |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | https://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/lapierre |
History
The company was founded 1946 by Gaston Lapierre in Dijon. His son, Jacky, took over management in 1960, and a new factory was built in 1972.[1]
Lapierre is owned by Accell Group. Accell bought a 33% stake in January 1993, followed by the rest in April 1996.[1]
In 2007 Lapierre started distribution in the United Kingdom.[6] Distribution began in Canada with the 2010 model year. [7]
They now produce over 90,000 bicycles a year at three locations in France.[1]
References
- "75 Years of Passion for Bikes". www.lapierrebikes.com.
- "Lapierre Bikes : Formby Cycles :: BMX Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Ladies Bikes & Folding Bikes". Archived from the original on December 14, 2012.
- Norman, Paul. "2021 WorldTour team bikes and equipment". Bike Radar. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- MCLAUGHLIN, RONAN. "TEAM BIKES OF THE 2021 WOMEN'S WORLDTOUR". Cycling Tips.
- "Nico Vouilloz: Interviewing a Legend". Flow Mountain Bike. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- "Lapierre bikes for Britain". Bike Radar. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- Maine, Tyler. "Lapierre is coming to Canada - 2010 Line up!". Pink Bike. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- "Alpine Partners With Lapierre For €9,000 Carbon Fiber Bicycle". Carscoops. October 20, 2022.