Hailing from Canada, Louis Garneau has confirmed that its products will now be available through the United Kingdom and will be carried throughout all Evans Cycles stores.
Evans Cycles has a deep history in the cycling industry lasting over 90 years.
With over 40 stores throughout the UK, Evans Cycles is one of the UK’s largest cycle retailers, stocking a wide range of products and brands.
"Louis Garneau has been focused on developing the European market,” said Bruno-Luc Gauthier, International Sales Manager for Louis Garneau.
“The United Kingdom is strategic in this process due to its economy and similarity of the Independent Bicycle Dealer (IBD) retail structure to that of North America. Evans Cycles was the ideal candidate with retail coverage throughout the country, e-commerce and mail order sales, and a strong online presence via social media, a blog, and their own website."
Louis Garneau triathlon products will reach the UK in selected stores beginning in April, and cycling products will be soon to follow in all Evans Cycles stores by September 2011.
"I am excited to be working with a market leader in cycle apparel and look forward to introducing Louis Garneau’s innovation and value to the UK market," added Paul Markland, Clothing Buyer for Evans Cycles.
In addition, the relationship with Evans Cycles will also allow Louis Garneau Custom to be available in the United Kingdom to all teams and cycling clubs directly through Louis Garneau.
Louis Garneau has one of the most extensive and technological advanced custom apparel and helmet programmes worldwide, and is a leading proponent of custom apparel in North America.
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