Blenkinsop joins 10-time world champ Vouillez at Lapierre

The French company Lapierre is backing Team Lapierre International, a team of elite cross country, downhill and enduro racers for 2010 including Sam Blenkinsop, Nicolas Vouillez, Cédric Ravanel and Cécile Ravanel. The bike manufacturer is a long-time sponsor of mountain bike teams.

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