Eurazeo is a shareholder of 2Ride, a leading designer and producer of motorbiking and outdoor pursuits equipment (helmets, technical clothing and protective equipment) since 2018. Eurazeo’s Small-Mid Buyout team is supporting the ambitions of 2Ride’s management to create a global leader in protective equipment for urban mobility and outdoor pursuits, with a keen focus on design, quality and an integrated supply chain. Since first acquiring its stake in 2Ride, Eurazeo has helped the company accelerate its development, for example with the acquisition of Nolan in Italy, and strengthen its R&D operation with the acquisition of Ci.Erre.E., based in Brembate, Italy.
2Ride is now entering a new phase with the acquisition of Troy Lee Designs, a high-profile US brand in the mountain biking, BMX and motorbiking segments.
Troy Lee Designs is a good fit with the 2Ride brand in terms of both markets and product lines. The acquisition makes the group a world leader in the market for protective equipment intended specifically for urban mobility use and for all practitioners of action sports including mountain biking, motorbiking and other outdoor pursuits.
Their teams share the same values and are delighted to be combining their efforts and expertise. Together, they will strengthen both 2Ride and Troy Lee Designs’ strategic positions in the key US and European markets.
Troy Lee Designs, whose helmets and equipment are easily recognisable because of their sharp graphics, will contribute its knowledge of the US market, while 2Ride has significant experience in Europe.
By combining their skills, the two entities want to increase their innovation capabilities and create high-tech products to meet the needs of various markets, as well as bringing together their distribution operations while optimising internal and external resources.
Troy Lee himself and the management team led by Jason Steris will remain fully involved in the combined group’s future developments.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, individual mobility has become more important, particularly in urban environments, and this bodes well for the group’s future prospects. The new-look group has revenue of around €210 million, with 70% coming from the motorbiking segment and 30% from other outdoor pursuits. North America now accounts for more than 30% of consolidated revenue.
Erwann Le Ligné, Managing Director of Eurazeo SMBO said:
“We are proud of this new milestone achieved by the 2Ride group, which is fully consistent with the roadmap we established with its management in 2018. In line with our strategy for all companies supported by the Small-Mid Buyout team, 2Ride has more than doubled in size within three years, considerably strengthening its market position, innovation capabilities and international footprint. These ingredients mean that it has a very bright outlook. The 2Ride group is a clear leader in this buoyant global market, and is led by a very talented international management team.”
Christophe Sicaud, CEO of 2Ride, said:
“We have met a great team and we are very excited about what we will be able to do together. The symbiosis between our companies was immediately in place and promises beautiful things for the future of the group.”
Troy Lee, founder of Troy Lee Designs, said:
“With the 2Ride partnership I am totally rejuvenated to continue the journey and expand my dream, and I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter to get started.”
Jason Steris, CEO of TLD, added:
“Joining the 2Ride Group is an exciting new chapter. The TLD and 2Ride teams share a lot of the same values – a commitment and passion to delivering the safest, best-in-class protective products. This partnership will collectively make our businesses stronger, so that we can continue to elevate the TLD brand experience for racers and enthusiasts worldwide.”
