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{{Short description|French bicycle manufacturer}}
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'''Lapierre''' is a [[bicycle]] manufacturing company based in [[Dijon, France]].<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/lapierre Lapierre | Cycles Lapierre<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/page/53/Lapierre_Bikes Lapierre Bikes : Formby Cycles :: BMX Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Ladies Bikes & Folding Bikes<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121214214728/http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/page/53/Lapierre_Bikes |date=2012-12-14 }}</ref> Lapierre bicycles are ridden by French [[UCI World Tour|UCI ProTeam]] [[FDJ (cycling team)|FDJ]].
'''Lapierre''' is a [[bicycle]] manufacturing company based in [[Dijon, France]].<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lapierrebikes.com/gb-en/|title=75 Years of Passion for Bikes|website=www.lapierrebikes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/page/53/Lapierre_Bikes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121214214728/http://www.formbycycles.co.uk/page/53/Lapierre_Bikes|url-status=dead|title=Lapierre Bikes : Formby Cycles :: BMX Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Ladies Bikes & Folding Bikes<!-- Bot generated title -->|archivedate=December 14, 2012}}</ref> Lapierre bicycles are ridden by French [[UCI WorldTeam]]s [[Groupama–FDJ]] and [[FDJ Suez Futuroscope]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Norman |first1=Paul |title=2021 WorldTour team bikes and equipment |url=https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2021-worldtour-bikes/ |website=Bike Radar |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=MCLAUGHLIN |first1=RONAN |title=TEAM BIKES OF THE 2021 WOMEN'S WORLDTOUR |url=https://cyclingtips.com/2021/03/team-bikes-of-the-2021-womens-world-tour/ |website=Cycling Tips}}</ref> Their mountain bikes have been notably ridden by [[Nicolas Vouilloz]] and he has been involved in the development of the bikes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nico Vouilloz: Interviewing a Legend. |url=https://flowmountainbike.com/features/nico-vouilloz-interviewing-a-legend/ |website=Flow Mountain Bike |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref>


==History==
==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.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
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.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


Lapierre is owned by [[Accell Group]], along with other bicycle brands such as [[Diamondback Bicycles|Diamondback]]. Accell bought a 33% stake in January 1993, followed by the rest in April 1996.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
Lapierre is owned by [[Accell Group]]. Accell bought a 33% stake in January 1993, followed by the rest in April 1996.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

In 2007 Lapierre started distribution in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lapierre bikes for Britain |url=https://www.bikeradar.com/news/lapierre-bikes-for-britain/ |website=Bike Radar |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref> Distribution began in [[Canada]] with the 2010 model year. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Maine |first1=Tyler |title=Lapierre is coming to Canada - 2010 Line up! |url=https://www.pinkbike.com/news/lapierre-2010.html |website=Pink Bike |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref>


They now produce over 90,000 bicycles a year at three locations in [[France]].<ref name=autogenerated1 />
They now produce over 90,000 bicycles a year at three locations in [[France]].<ref name=autogenerated1 />

===Aircode DRS Lapierre x Alpine===
In October 2022, French sports car manufacturer [[Automobiles Alpine|Alpine]] partnered with Lapierre to create a €9,000 limited edition carbon fiber bike.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/alpine-partners-with-lapierre-for-e9000-carbon-fiber-bicycle/|title=Alpine Partners With Lapierre For €9,000 Carbon Fiber Bicycle|date=October 20, 2022|website=Carscoops}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cycle manufacturers of France]]
[[Category:Cycle manufacturers of France]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté]]
[[Category:French brands]]
[[Category:French companies established in 1946]]

Latest revision as of 22:39, 25 August 2024

Lapierre
Company typePrivate
IndustryManufacturing
Founded1946
FounderGaston Lapierre
Headquarters
Dijon
,
France
Websitehttps://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/lapierre

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]

History

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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]

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "75 Years of Passion for Bikes". www.lapierrebikes.com.
  2. ^ "Lapierre Bikes : Formby Cycles :: BMX Bikes, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, Ladies Bikes & Folding Bikes". Archived from the original on December 14, 2012.
  3. ^ Norman, Paul. "2021 WorldTour team bikes and equipment". Bike Radar. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  4. ^ MCLAUGHLIN, RONAN. "TEAM BIKES OF THE 2021 WOMEN'S WORLDTOUR". Cycling Tips.
  5. ^ "Nico Vouilloz: Interviewing a Legend". Flow Mountain Bike. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Lapierre bikes for Britain". Bike Radar. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  7. ^ Maine, Tyler. "Lapierre is coming to Canada - 2010 Line up!". Pink Bike. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Alpine Partners With Lapierre For €9,000 Carbon Fiber Bicycle". Carscoops. October 20, 2022.
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