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However, court proceedings in Dijon, France have given Lapierre some breathing space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50994336-a1fd-11f1-8b66-19922bf8e8a1-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The company will now enter a six-month period of court supervised restructuring, which is designed to preserve jobs, facilitate the company\u2019s continued operation, and address the company\u2019s liabilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This morning the Commercial Court of Dijon opened the receivership of Cycles Lapierre,&#8221; Perrier posted on his LinkedIn page earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This is the decision we came to ask for. Let&#8217;s be clear: it doesn&#8217;t mean that everything is settled, nor that Lapierre is saved. It means that we have obtained the right and the time to fight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7EMgQoLhtQ32ajnDoNSNN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7EMgQoLhtQ32ajnDoNSNN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Parent company of Lapierre and Raleigh initiates insolvency proceedings, putting major brands at risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset at the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;If we have to take a step back, we will&#8217; &#8211; Despite imminent Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part on home soil, long-established Spanish ProTeam risks folding at end of 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lapierre has been making bicycles in Dijon since 1946 and in recent years, has supplied teams like Groupama-FDJ and FDJ-SUEZ in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s WorldTour pelotons. In 2025 it began supplying bikes to all the teams under the Picnic-Post-NL umbrella, and it seems the current news is good for the supply of hardware to the Dutch squad.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The activity continues in Dijon and we will gradually resume assembly,&#8221; Perrier continued. &#8220;I want to salute the women and men of Lapierre once again. 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Last year Lapierre generated \u20ac99.1 million in revenue, reducing its losses by \u20ac19.1 million in a single year, and with its manufacturing, R&amp;D and sales infrastructure, Lapierre believes the structure &#8220;encompasses the functions required to build an autonomous company&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As it looks forward, Lapierre will enter a three-phase restructuring, first securing its current operations, before developing itself into the standalone business, then searching for an investor.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As in other parts of the world, the French bicycle market is currently re-finding its feet, a situation acknowledged by the company. &#8220;The French bicycle market remains in a correction phase but still represents a value of \u20ac 3.1 billion,&#8221; read a company press release. &#8220;These results do not mean that a turnaround is guaranteed. However, they do show that loss reduction has begun and that the work already started must now be continued within a standalone framework.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite the apparent good news, the company\u2019s presence in WorldTour is far from certain, with teams likely to be unwilling to partner with a company with an uncertain future, thus further damaging Lapierre\u2019s visibility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whatever, no such salvation is currently on hand for Accell\u2019s other sporting brands, Ghost and Raleigh, while its leisure bike brands, Batavus, Sparta, Carqon and Babboe also remain in peril.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b53b5b46-a205-11f1-8c15-3f8fbb403630\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Parent company of Lapierre and Raleigh initiates insolvency proceedings, putting major brands at risk<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset at the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">All that glitters is not gold \u2013 Half of Tour de France teams searching for title sponsors to fund rising rider salaries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Groupsets<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The new Shimano Dura-Ace still isn\u2019t wireless, but does it actually matter?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; 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However, court proceedings in Dijon, France have given Lapierre some breathing space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50994336-a1fd-11f1-8b66-19922bf8e8a1-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The company will now enter a six-month period of court supervised restructuring, which is designed to preserve jobs, facilitate the company\u2019s continued operation, and address the company\u2019s liabilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This morning the Commercial Court of Dijon opened the receivership of Cycles Lapierre,&#8221; Perrier posted on his LinkedIn page earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This is the decision we came to ask for. 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It means that we have obtained the right and the time to fight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7EMgQoLhtQ32ajnDoNSNN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C7EMgQoLhtQ32ajnDoNSNN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Parent company of Lapierre and Raleigh initiates insolvency proceedings, putting major brands at risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset at the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;If we have to take a step back, we will&#8217; &#8211; Despite imminent Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part on home soil, long-established Spanish ProTeam risks folding at end of 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lapierre has been making bicycles in Dijon since 1946 and in recent years, has supplied teams like Groupama-FDJ and FDJ-SUEZ in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s WorldTour pelotons. 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Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Parent company of Lapierre and Raleigh initiates insolvency proceedings, putting major brands at risk<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset at the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b5QvCtPG95Un75CCNwGZ7S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If we have to take a step back, we will&#8217; &#8211; Despite imminent Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part on home soil, long-established Spanish ProTeam risks folding at end of 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHm9APHiFCNNjV8Lz5nH4W-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHm9APHiFCNNjV8Lz5nH4W-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHm9APHiFCNNjV8Lz5nH4W-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHm9APHiFCNNjV8Lz5nH4W-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZHm9APHiFCNNjV8Lz5nH4W-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UK cycling distributor Saddleback to enter administration with all staff facing redundancy<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/az7Ds8N3JSAJGf2cAJDcWh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/az7Ds8N3JSAJGf2cAJDcWh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/az7Ds8N3JSAJGf2cAJDcWh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/az7Ds8N3JSAJGf2cAJDcWh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/az7Ds8N3JSAJGf2cAJDcWh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">All that glitters is not gold \u2013 Half of Tour de France teams searching for title sponsors to fund rising rider salaries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oKcvufWwQjPJuei54zuUhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar Team&#8217;s future up in the air? Title sponsor wants out of its contract, according to Bloomberg<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/srSdvrJ3RU586NYsU8kmeB-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Groupsets<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The new Shimano Dura-Ace still isn\u2019t wireless, but does it actually matter?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XP2rqy7qez9mC6UdTwJgz-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New road and gravel tyres from Silca signal a change in strategy for the Italian company<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaJ7zUvfnutyLnhu5U7geF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaJ7zUvfnutyLnhu5U7geF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaJ7zUvfnutyLnhu5U7geF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaJ7zUvfnutyLnhu5U7geF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CaJ7zUvfnutyLnhu5U7geF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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Components\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Hope for Lapierre as court decision gives French bike manufacturer &#8216;the right and the time to fight&#8217;<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nOwen Rogers <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-27T10:54:42Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n27 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">After its parent company was declared insolvent, Lapierre has begun a six-month period operating under court supervision<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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However, court proceedings in Dijon, France have given Lapierre some breathing space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-50994336-a1fd-11f1-8b66-19922bf8e8a1-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The company will now enter a six-month period of court supervised restructuring, which is designed to preserve jobs, facilitate the company\u2019s continued operation, and address the company\u2019s liabilities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This morning the Commercial Court of Dijon opened the receivership of Cycles Lapierre,&#8221; Perrier posted on his LinkedIn page earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This is the decision we came to ask for. Let&#8217;s be clear: it doesn&#8217;t mean that everything is settled, nor that Lapierre is saved. 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In 2025 it began supplying bikes to all the teams under the Picnic-Post-NL umbrella, and it seems the current news is good for the supply of hardware to the Dutch squad.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The activity continues in Dijon and we will gradually resume assembly,&#8221; Perrier continued. &#8220;I want to salute the women and men of Lapierre once again. 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Last year Lapierre generated \u20ac99.1 million in revenue, reducing its losses by \u20ac19.1 million in a single year, and with its manufacturing, R&amp;D and sales infrastructure, Lapierre believes the structure &#8220;encompasses the functions required to build an autonomous company&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As it looks forward, Lapierre will enter a three-phase restructuring, first securing its current operations, before developing itself into the standalone business, then searching for an investor.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">As in other parts of the world, the French bicycle market is currently re-finding its feet, a situation acknowledged by the company. &#8220;The French bicycle market remains in a correction phase but still represents a value of \u20ac 3.1 billion,&#8221; read a company press release. &#8220;These results do not mean that a turnaround is guaranteed. 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