Cycles Lapierre SAS 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]
History
The company was founded in 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]
External links
References
- 75 Years of Passion for Bikes www.lapierrebikes.com^
- Lapierre Bikes : Formby Cycles :: BMX Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Ladies Bikes & Folding Bikes^
- Paul Norman. 2021 WorldTour team bikes and equipment Bike Radar, retrieved 13 August 2021^
- RONAN MCLAUGHLIN. TEAM BIKES OF THE 2021 WOMEN'S WORLDTOUR Cycling Tips, 5 March 2021^
- Nico Vouilloz: Interviewing a Legend. Flow Mountain Bike, retrieved 13 August 2021^
- Lapierre bikes for Britain Bike Radar, retrieved 13 August 2021^
- Tyler Maine. 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^