Lapierre Bikes

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Cycles Lapierre SAS
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryBicycle industry
Founded1946; 80 years ago (1946)
FounderGaston Lapierre
Headquarters,
France
ProductsBicycles
ParentAccell
Websitewww.lapierrebikes.com

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

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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]

Aircode DRS Lapierre x Alpine

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In October 2022, French sports car manufacturer Alpine partnered with Lapierre to create a €9,000 limited edition carbon fiber bike.[8]

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