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Member Q+A

Inaugural USA Member Scott Loyet!

QRCC Q+A

Name and Hometown? Scott Loyet Moraga, California USA

How Long have you been cycling and with Quick Release Cycling Club? I started riding 4 years ago with the intent of getting into triathlons, but injuries slowed my running and now I favor cycling over the other two sports.

My first encounter with QRCC was in France during June of last year when I met team members while we were all climbing up Col du Glandon. I would like to think my membership was cemented when we met (without planning) at the top of Ventoux a few days later. I believe the cycling gods put us at the top of the mountain at the same time, in this every so small window, because I was meant for the QRCC. That day concluded with my third climb up Ventoux, all three routes. I am certain that I had inspiration from my new QRCC friends.

In the course of a normal week, How often do you Cycle? Right now I am balancing cycling with swimming as well as running so I am only riding 2 or so days a week. I like doing early morning rides before work during the week (5:30am departure) and weekend rides with friends.

What Bike(s) do you own? Cervelo R3

What are your Plans/Aims in 2016? I am dialing it back a bit this year after a busy 2015. I do not race but enjoy organized rides. The big one I will be riding this summer is called 'The Death Ride.' I have ridden it twice and each time said I would not do it again. I am riding it again this year only to introduce this pain and suffering to a group of my friends who have not ridden it before. 129 Miles of riding and 15000 feet of climbing. https://deathride.com/

Favourite thing about Cycling? I love the enjoy the the feeling of being outdoors while pushing my body to the limit. Equally, enjoy the camaraderie of cycling. Cycling has become my 'social time' and am happy that many of my best friends are cyclists.

Why ride for QRCC? I love to break new ground and being the initial representative in the USA is an incredible honor.

Favourite Climb/Road you have ridden? I think my favorite ride was Col du Glandon. It was my first day riding in France and I was awestruck by the beauty. It also helped that I met some new mates from QRCC on that climb and we had a chance to do a fun descent (with one fellow yelping like a madman...which was fantastic).