November 09, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Check out Pedal’s video from the Lapierre Store grand opening party last week at 610 Markham Street in Toronto. Brad Hunter, owner of the new store, decided to set up shop in downtown Toronto after running a bike shop in Orangeville for 16 years. He selected Lapierre as his main bike brand telling us, “…their strong line of bikes was lacking exposure in the region.” The new shop is located in a high-profile area in Toronto’s downtown core, across the street from Honest Ed’s landmark discount store. Pedal also caught up with Lapierre Canada’s Peter Appleton, who had a hand in setting up the new store and stocking it with a great line-up of 2012 bikes – the new store officially opened on Nov. 8.
- (l-r) Linda Shin, Mandy Dreyer and Kristen Lake © pedalmag.com
- Guests mingle… © pedalmag.com
- Domistique Cafe was on hand supplying java. © pedalmag.com
- Party action… © pedalmag.com
- Lapierre Store owner Brad Hunter and Lapierre Canada's Peter Appleton… © pedalmag.com
- (l-r) Ross McKegney, Linda Scott and Gnarley Spoke… © pedalmag.com
- (l) Sean Ruppel from Chico Racing and friends… © pedalmag.com
- Lapierre bikes on display… © pedalmag.com
- Lapierre's Peter Appleton and Domestique Cafe's Krys Hines © pedalmag.com
- Lapierre Store exterior © pedalmag.com
- Chris Cousineau and Peter Lilly from Sweet Pete's Bike Shop… © pedalmag.com
- Party guests © pedalmag.com
- Guest and Mike Garrigan (r) OCA Coach and Lapierre rider. © pedalmag.com
- Outside shot of the Lapierre Store © pedalmag.com
- Former longstanding CCA Board Director Aaron Hershoff (r) and better half Erin enjoying the festivities. © pedalmag.com
- Service area… © pedalmag.com
- Cyclists love their coffee…Krys (l) and Peter. © pedalmag.com
- (l-r) Linda Shin, Mandy Dreyer and Kristen Lake © pedalmag.com