Lapierre Bikes

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

Cycles Lapierre SAS is a bicycle manufacturing company based in Dijon, France. Lapierre bicycles were previously ridden by French UCI WorldTeams Groupama–FDJ and FDJ Suez, and are ridden by Team Picnic–PostNL (men's team) and Team Picnic–PostNL (women's team) as of 2026. Their mountain bikes have been notably ridden by Nicolas Vouilloz and he has been involved in the development of the bikes.

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.

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. Distribution began in Canada with the 2010 model year.

They now produce over 90,000 bicycles a year at three locations in France.

Aircode DRS Lapierre x Alpine

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "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 (5 March 2021). "TEAM BIKES OF THE 2021 WOMEN'S WORLDTOUR". Cycling Tips.
  5. ↑ "Lapierre - Team Picnic PostNL". Team Picnic PostNL. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Nico Vouilloz: Interviewing a Legend". Flow Mountain Bike. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Lapierre bikes for Britain". Bike Radar. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Maine, Tyler. "Lapierre is coming to Canada - 2010 Line up!". Pink Bike. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  9. ↑ "Alpine Partners With Lapierre For €9,000 Carbon Fiber Bicycle". Carscoops. October 20, 2022.