| Lapierre | |
| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Manufacturing |
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| Founded: | 1946 |
| Founder: | Gaston Lapierre |
| Hq Location City: | Dijon |
| Hq Location Country: | France |
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| Website: | https://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]
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.
Lapierre is owned by Accell Group. Accell bought a 33% stake in January 1993, followed by the rest in April 1996.
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.
In October 2022, French sports car manufacturer Alpine partnered with Lapierre to create a €9,000 limited edition carbon fiber bike.[8]